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Description
Come and explore the history of Transylvania and its people. Highlights of the tour include a visit to Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Biertan fortified church, Bran castle, Rasnov fortress, and Hunyadi Castle. Visiting medieval fortresses and cities will guide you back in the medieval ages!
Highlights
Embark on a panoramic tour of Bucharest and the Medieval castles like Triumph Arch and Victoriei Avenue
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Carpathian mountains and pass by Sibiu's Old District
Explore the medieval town of Sighisoara, called "The Pearl of Transylvania."
Visit the famous Bran castle, famously known as Dracula's Castle
See the Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the kings of Romania
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1 Bucharest – Sibiu area expand_more
Meet your guide in the morning at your hotel in Bucharest.
Start the journey with a panoramic tour of Bucharest. The tour includes visiting Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, and Victoriei Avenue.
Continue on the way to the area of Sibiu, crossing the Carpathian mountains.
Do a walking tour of Sibiu’s Old District.
Next, we will stop in an old village in the Sibiu area. You can enjoy a horse-driven wagon tour in the old village. Learn more about the local traditions and way of living, and visit an icon painting museum and a local household—traditional dinner in a local house.
Overnight stay in a local guesthouse
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Day 2: Sibiu - Hunedoara - Alba Iulia - Sighisoara expand_more
In the morning, we will go to Hunedoara to visit the most important medieval castle in Romania – Corvin’s (Hunyadi) Castle, dating since the 15th century.
We will continue to Alba Iulia, a city with a long history dating since ancient times.
Visit the Orthodox Cathedral, Catholic Cathedral, the fortification system built in the “Vauban” style.
End the day in Sighisoara. Taste the local drinks in the evening, and enjoy the plum/pear brandy tasting in a small family cellar.
Overnight in a three-star hotel in the Old Town – Hotel Sighisoara or similar
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Day 3: Sighisoara – Saschiz – Prejmer – Brasov expand_more
We will start the day with a visit to the medieval town of Sighisoara (UNESCO), also called “The Pearl of Transylvania”, a wonderful medieval city where you can enjoy the medieval atmosphere.
Next, we will drive through an area of old Transylvania villages which preserve their architecture and customs.
Stop at Saschiz village, which is famous for its natural homemade jams. Visit and jam-tasting in a local produce shop.
Next, we will visit the fortified church from Prejmer (UNESCO), dating since the 13th century and having a unique defensive architecture.
In the afternoon, do a walking tour of the medieval center of Brasov. Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion and Ecaterina’s Gate are the tour highlights.
Overnight in Brasov at Bella Musica Hotel, located in the Old Town
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Day 4: Brasov – Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest expand_more
In the morning, we will visit the famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the Bran - Rucar passage entrance.
Continue to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the kings of Romania.
End our journey with a panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch and Victoriei Avenue.
Drop-off at the airport (approx 5.30-6.00 pm) or to a hotel in Bucharest.
What's Included
Three nights accommodation; daily breakfast, one dinner, transport with minibus
Romanian tour guide - English language
Entrance tickets at the monuments (standard tours)
Plum brandy and jam tasting; horse-driven wagon ride
What's Excluded
Airfare
Other services are not specified on the itinerary
Photo and video fees
Other meals except for breakfasts
Banking or e-payment fees
Know before you go
This tour is one of the best ways to explore Transylvania. The tour includes visits to the most important towns, castles and unique fortified churches. There is also the chance to experience rural life and learn more about local people's customs and traditions. Travelling as a small grout to Transylvania is a chance to meet other people and have a great vacation at a lower price than a private guided tour.
Sibiu is one of the most important fortified towns in Transylvania. The city is reminiscent of old European cities such as Nuremberg, and it was founded in 1190 and grew to be the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. This fantastic town, with the "Old Town" (The Big Square, the Small Square, The staircase Tower, the Tanners Tower, the Liar’s Bridge, the House of the Butcher’s Guild, also.
The city of Brasov is one of the oldest in Europe, dating from 1235. During the Middle Ages, Brasov was known as a mighty fortress surrounded by high stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers and other small fortresses. The historical centre's buildings and streets still preserve a medieval note.
Sighisoara: The citadel built in the 13th century by German (Saxon) settlers was an important cultural and artistic center in the medieval period. The old town is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Dracula's castle: The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola. The first documents about the Bran Castle appeared in 1377.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 495 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |