Three days into the trip I hurt my ankle and was limited as to what I could do. Once I was ready to move forward he completely revised the trip plans to accommodate me. Gelu and his amazing driver assisted me, literally, every step of the way. They turned what could have been a disaster into a fabulous trip. Gelu is not only smart, knowledgeable and a talented tour guide but a warm and wonderful human being. We enjoyed his company. He was so in tune with our needs and interests. Not only did we see Romania and its unique treasures, but because of Gelu’s special touch we got to see and feel the Romanian people. We are very experienced traveler’s and have visited many, many countries. We rank this as the best tour we have ever taken. Bonnie Goldman, 10/2022

A l’écoute de nos idées, Gelu nous a concocté un splendide périple passant autant par des paysages alpins superbes, que des villes pleines d’histoire, et des lieux authentiques . Sa connaissance des lieux et de nos hôtes, tellement accueillants, ses commentaires historiques et culturelles pimentés d’humour, ont fait que nous avons passé des vacances exceptionnelles. Encore une fois merci à Gelu et à Vlad, le chauffeur, pour ce voyage magnifique devenu un tour entre amis plutôt qu’avec un guide touristique. Cristina, 07/2022

During the trip, it felt like we were touring with a friend vs a Tour Guide that we just met. Gelu is so warm, kind and considerate! He is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about his home country. Gelu showed us not only the sites but ensured we had experiences and interactions with locals. He thought of everything and made the trip fabulous! Caroline, 03/2022

Hello Gelu! I wanted to personally thank you for guiding us on the tour with Andrew. Doug and I were so impressed with your guiding style and attention to detail. The personal stories were our favorite and we appreciate your honesty in sharing your life story with us. Thanks for ALL you did to make our trip special. Julie, 09/2021

Gelu is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about his homeland. Spent 2 weeks with a tour group that he led that traveled all over Romania. He always allowed time for questions, pictures and breathing in the experience. The last day of the trip I tested positive for Covid and had to quarantine in my Bucharest hotel room for an additional 14 days. Although I was no longer under his supervision, Gelu checked in with me every day, dropping off food, supplies. He even made sure I got to the airport to return home. I don’t know how I would have managed those 2 weeks without him. Gelu is a very smart, skilled, compassionate guide. Jennifer, 10/2021

My partner and I spent two nights/ three days with Gelu, trekking on a personalised route along the #ViaTransilvanica from Sighisoara to Biertan. It was one of the best experiences of our lives, spending time in nature, visiting beautiful churches and monuments, camping in a shepherd & local priest’s gardens and hearing about the local history (in Gelu’s perfect English) along the way. Gelu has an unlimited wealth of knowledge of the local history, traditions and wildlife and being with him was honestly priceless. We felt very safe (despite my fears of bears and dogs!!) and completely in sync with Gelu. He has so much experience with many different types of people of all different ages and he was such fantastic company; with the exact right balance between allowing us time to relax whilst ensuring we also kept to our schedule (42km in 2 days). Charlotte, 08/2021

We had a wonderful tour of Romania with Gelu. He has remarkable knowledge and a love for his country which shines through! We certainly came to share that love of Romania! What a beautiful country with picturesque landscapes, wonderful architecture and amazing food. My favorite part of the trip was our stay in Breb Village. We felt so welcomed and at home. If you are considering a trip to Romania... I highly recommend you do so and you will be in wonderful hands with Gelu to guide you! Cherity, 12/2020

We had an private 3-day tour in Transylvania and were pleased with everything: the advice during the planning stage, the impeccable organization and timing, the cozy hotels, the comfortable car and the reliable driver and our greatest Romanian discovery - our guide Gelu. We saw a beautiful countryside, learned about its past and modern history, discussed current affairs and had a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Gelu and his team turned it into our most memorable trip ever. Skirma, 05/2020

Last year, we have brought our extended family to Romania and included a 6 day Transylvanian tour, having Gelu as our guide. We had a fabulous time, he was very knowledgeable, entertaining and helped us built wonderful memories. Well done Gelu, we will definitely come back! Anca, 05/2020

Gelu is a complete professional. Punctual, funny and has amazing knowledge about his country and its history. We left Romania after our time with Gelu having a deep sense of satisfaction. Highly recommended. Janice & Jim, 5/5/2020

His knowledge of Romanian history was second to none due to his experience and interest in history and journalism of Romania and overseas. I wouldn’t know as much or have had such an enjoyable time in both Bucharest and Braşov if it was not for meeting him. Thank you Gelu, I’ll not forget you or the experience you provided soon.

Dear Gelu, We have had such a perfect tour of Transylvania with you! Your knowledge of history, religion and culture have brought your country alive. We now can see the beauty of Romania through new eyes. We will always remember our 3 days exploring with you! Thank you! Peggy and Jerry 11/10/2018