After years of changes and adaptations to the new travel realities, Romanian tourists return to a popular custom before 2020: Circuit -type holidays. According to an analysis of players in the international tourism industry, this trend is in full swing, as travelers want more complex experiences, which combine more destinations in a single trip.
Circuit -type holidays returned to Romanians’ preferences in 2025 DMS collage
Travel preferences have diversified significantly, and more and more tourists choose to create their personalized itinerary, in order to have more control over the holiday. Between June 2024 – March 2025, the number of those who opted for personalized circuit holidays was doubled, confirming a tendency to grow accelerated.
Technology changes the way we travel
The digital was radically transformed the way in which Romanian tourists organize their holidays. The demand for integrated platforms, which allow the reservation of air tickets, accommodation, guided tours and local activities from a single place, is constantly increasing, according to the Circuiter Platform (former Circute by Eturia, renamed this month).
This platform was conceived as an innovative solution for reserving circuits with multiple destinations, offering users access to both predetermined itineraries and the option to completely customize their holidays. The all-in-one booking experience allows users to: choose predefined circuits or create their own itinerary from scratch; Reserves packages designed by tourism experts or to individually plan every stage of the trip; access flexible flights and updated rates in real time; Combine several destinations and activities in a single reservation process, without having to use more platforms.
These solutions offer flexibility, speed and transparency in travel planning, being increasingly appreciated by travelers who want total control over their experience.
Favorite destinations by Romanians for circuit -type holidays
The interest in exotic destinations and travel that combines adventure with relaxation is increasing. Among the most popular elections of Romanians in recent months are:
US – circuit on the west coast and the famous route 66
Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia
latin america – Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica
Caribbean – Cuba
Australia and New Zealand
Circuit holidays have, on average, a duration of 10-14 days, and the average budget invested by a tourist who prefers exotic destinations or a mix between adventure and relaxation varies between 1,500 and 4,500 euros per person, depending on the desired attraction and the type of services chosen.
The profile of the modern traveler
Current trends show that a significant percentage of tourists who choose organized circuits are active people, with a dynamic lifestyle. Among them are:
Free Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Digital Nomadswho want to explore the world in an organized but flexible way
Families with childrenlooking for memorable experiences adapted to all ages
Groups of friendseager for adventure and exploration
Active seniorswho prefers comfortable but rich travelers in cultural experiences
About one third of Romanians prefer to customize their circuit from scratch.
What are circuit -type holidays
Circuit-type holidays are an increasingly popular alternative to tourists who want to discover more destinations in a single trip. Unlike the classic stays, where the entire holiday takes place in one place, these itineraries offer a dynamic experience, combining the exploration of various cities or regions with relaxation moments.
Tourists can opt for guided circuits, where the itinerary is planned in detail and each stage is accompanied by the explanations of an expert, or for personalized circuits, which offer more flexibility and freedom to adjust the route according to their own preferences. More and more passengers are also choosing the self-drive variant, in which they organize their route alone and move on their own, having total control over their experience.
These trips are ideal for those passionate about adventure, culture and authentic discoveries. Whether it is an incursion through the big European capitals, an exotic circuit through Asia or a spectacular route on the West Coast of the US, the circuit holidays turn every journey into a memorable story, full of various experiences.
With the increase of interest in personalized circuits, the future of travel seems to be increasingly connected to innovation and digital solutions that simplify the organization of holidays. Romanians show that they are increasingly interested in authentic experiences, planned in the smallest detail, and the trends of 2025 confirm this evolution.
