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Description
This tour takes visitors on an extensive journey through Transylvania, with stops at the Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorges, Coltesti Fortress, Alba Carolina Citadel, Balea Lake, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress, and the Medieval City of Sighisoara, among other attractions. The tour offers a mix of cultural and natural experiences, including hiking, sightseeing, and learning about the history and wildlife of the region.
Highlights
- Explore the science fiction-themed underground theme park at the Turda Salt Mine
- Take a canoeing boat tour on an underground lake
- Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary to meet and learn about the brown bears
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Day 1: Cluj Napoca - Turda -Alba Iulia expand_more
Start the tour at 9 am with pick up from your accommodation in Cluj Napoca.
The first stop on the Transylvania Golden Circle route is Turda Salt Mine, where you will go 120 m deep underground to discover a science fiction theme park. Listen to the salt mine story from your guide while you admire the salt stalactites in Rudolf mine.
At the base of the mine, you will take a canoeing boat tour on an underground lake to navigate to the heart of Transylvania.
Go to Turda Gorges, where you will make a 9 km long hike through and over the gorge and have a spectacular view of the Transylvania landscape. During the hike, you will identify plants and animals specific to the area.
The third stop will be in a Transylvanian village, where you will take time to visit and traditionally have lunch.
End the day by visiting Coltesti Fortress and head to your accommodation in Alba Iulia.
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Day 2: Alba - Sibiu - Brasov expand_more
Begin the second day with a tour of Alba Carolina Citadel to discover the complex history of this Vauban-style Citadel. The second day combines culture with nature in a unique way.
Go to Balea waterfall via Transfagarasan road.
Reach the most beautiful glacial lake in Romania, Balea Lake, by cable car, and from there, and you will start the hike up to 2311 m. The hiking trail is medium-level, with an elevation gain of 300m.
Enjoy the nature and the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains, you will have a picnic, and then you will start the journey to Brasov city, where you will stay for the night.
Visit the main attractions of the medieval city and enjoy dinner.
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Day 3: Brasov - Mures - Cluj expand_more
Day 3 is about myth and legend.
After a generous breakfast, we will go to Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where we will meet the 100 bears that are protected in this place.
We will make a tour of the reservation with a local guide who will teach us all about brown bears and how they protect this species.
The next stop will be the famous castle of Dracula, where we will follow in the footsteps of Count Vlad the Emperor and learn about the Romanian Royal Family.
In the afternoon, we will head to Rasnov, and we will visit Valea Cetatii Cave. The sunset will catch us on the way Crit the village where we have accommodation.
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Day 4: Brasov - Sighisoara expand_more
The last day of travel is planned to be a more relaxing one.
Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 3 Saxon villages, and the Medieval City of Sighisoara.
Have lunch in the citadel of Sighisoara. After these days of travelling through Transylvania, you will get an idea about the culture here, its history, and its landscapes, and you will understand Transylvania with good and evil.
The sunset will catch us on the way to Cluj Napoca.
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus/car (gas, road tax, parking fees included)
English speaking professional tour guide during the program
Entry ticket to Turda Salt Mine
Entry to Turda Gorge
Entry to Dracula Castle
Entry to Libearty Bear Sanctuary
Cable car fee
3 nights accommodation
3 breakfast
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Flight tickets
Private insurance. Every participant will be requested to purchase their own trek insurance for the duration of the trip, that covers mountains in summer conditions up to 2,000 m.
Other meals not mentioned
Other services not mentioned
What to bring
- Hiking boots with adherent sole,”vibram sole if it is possible”, waterproof and preferably with high ankles
- Breathable t-shirt, 1-2-3
- Quick Dry Pants-Shorts
- Warm blouse (in a bag in the backpack),
- Jacket (waterproof),
- Rain coat,
- Moisture-wicking underwear
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Hiking poles (optional), we will offer them
- Small backpack approx 20L to 30L,
- 2L water bottle or reservoir
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Food for the trail (sandwiches, carbohydrate-rich energy bars, granola, trail mix and fruit provide an instant pick-me-up on the trail)
- For winter hiking, the company will provide you with snowshoes, avalanche transceivers (if the case) or gaiters
- Day Hiking Extras:
- Headlamp or Flashlight
- Extra Batteries
- ID
- Cellphone
- Camera
Know before you go
Golden Circle of Transylvania combines nature with culture and connects the most important attractions of Transylvania. You can expect to do a 9 km long hike as well as you can expect a relaxing afternoon in a medieval city, a visit to the bear sanctuary, or a visit to your friend Dracula. The guides have linked all these activities for you in order to understand what Transylvania means. This tour was built with the intention of making it the best you can choose. The tour has them all.
This tour is flexible and may change and adapt depending on the size of the group, arrival and departure date, physical condition, and needs of the group.
Traveler pickup is offered from your hotel/airport in Cluj Napoca.
Departure time 9.00 AM
It is important to have good hiking shoes.
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 1 | EUR 1300 Per Person |
| 2 To 5 | EUR 800 Per Person |
| 6 To 8 | EUR 700 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |