Romania · City Tours

2-Day Photography Tour of Medieval Cities and Heritage in Romania

2 Days Round trip from Bucharest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sibiu and see the Evangelical Cathedral and Old City Center
  • 02 Discover Sighisoara, the medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler
  • 03 Explore Brasov, Romania's highest city, set beneath Mount Tampa
  • 04 Experience the peaceful atmosphere of Sinaia Monastery in the Carpathians

Embark on this 2-day tour to better understand the present by first learning about the past. Visit Cozia Monastery, beautifully set between the Olt River and Mount Cozia, explore Sibiu with its Evangelical Cathedral and Old City Center, and discover Sighisoara, Romania's medieval town and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. The journey also takes you through Brasov and to Sinaia Monastery, one of Romania's most beautiful Orthodox landmarks in the Carpathians.

After just a few steps along the cobblestone streets, past the gates and massive stone walls that rise as high as 14 meters, you will know you are in one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Călimănești, Sinaia
Languages English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bucharest, Cozia Monastery, Sibiu and Sighisoara

  • Meet your tour guide and start your guided tour with visits to the following attractions:
    • Cozia Monastery

      If you take a tour of the Romanian monasteries and reach Cozia Monastery, you will understand why thousands of tourists are eager to see it. Guarded for over 600 years, with the Olt River on one side and Mount Cozia on the other, the fortified walls of this ancient monastery once protected the area from invaders and seem to preserve a place of mystery and mythical beauty.

    • Sibiu City Tour

      This city tour helps you understand why Sibiu was elected European Capital of Culture. It includes the Evangelical Cathedral, the Sibiu Old City Center, and the town itself, which are among the most visited tourist attractions in Romania because they cater to every taste and provide a wonderful travelling experience, even for the pickiest of tourists.

      If you love authentic cultural experiences, whether you are more romantic or more adventurous, you will find everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself, leave the stress of everyday life behind, and have a fun and memorable trip. The beauty of this old citadel, which has received record-breaking recognition, comes from its architecture, the arrangement of its streets, its cultural and artistic heritage, and its beautiful natural scenery, as the town is flanked on two sides by the Fagaras and Lotru mountains.

2
Day 02

Sighisoara, Brasov, Sinaia Monastery and Bucharest

  • Meet your tour guide and continue your guided tour:
    • Sighisoara Citadel

      If you want to go back in time and glimpse what life was like in the Middle Ages, you have to visit Sighisoara, Romania's medieval town and the birthplace of Count Dracula - actually Vlad the Impaler. Built in 1280, Sighisoara Citadel is not just one of Romania's most visited tourist attractions. It is a living, breathing medieval fortress, as it has remained inhabited for over 700 years - something quite rare.

      After just a few steps along the cobblestone streets, past the gates and massive stone walls that rise as high as 14 meters, you will know you are in one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. For this reason, it is not surprising that the Romanian citadel was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List of historical and cultural landmarks.

    • Brasov City Tour

      Are you looking for a different urban experience where you can explore history and culture while rediscovering the beauty of nature at the same time? The city of Brasov is the ideal destination for lovers of history, music and culture, adventure, good food, winter sports, hunting, hiking, and even romance.

      It is the quintessential mountain adventure. Brasov is sure to be a high point of your trip - literally. Even though its average altitude is 625 meters, because its structure includes Postavaru Peak, it is the highest city in Romania. Another thing that makes this tourist destination unique is that Brasov is the only city in the world that contains a natural reservation, the one on Mount Tampa.

    • Sinaia Monastery

      On your private tour in Romania, you will visit this beautiful mountain resort, a place where many kings and important figures came to unwind and reflect. Sinaia Monastery is where you have the chance to escape reality and experience the simplicity and richness of Orthodox spirituality, beautifully expressed in the artistic representations of this house of worship.

      As soon as you pass through the massive door of this fortified monastery, you will step into a place of absolute peace and tranquillity, where even time seems to have stopped. With the help of your private guide, you will have the chance to understand Romania's history better. This Orthodox establishment is over 300 years old.

      It is dubbed "the Cathedral of the Carpathians" because of its position in one of Romania's most beautiful mountain resorts, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. It was also the first construction in this area, founded by Prince (Spatarul) Mihai Cantacuzino, who decided to erect the house of worship following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, with its name inspired by Mount Sinai.

Sighisoara Citadel, Sibiu Old City Center, Sinaia Monastery, Olt River

Where this trip takes you

Sighisoara Citadel, Sibiu Old City Center, Sinaia Monastery, Olt River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bucharest 6 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary, even after the start of the tour
  • A private licensed multilingual Romanian guide-driver is available throughout the tour
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned car
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access in the car, so that you can stay in touch with your loved ones even while travelling
  • All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking, and road tolls
  • Accommodation with breakfast included in a four-star hotel
  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Meals or beverages other than the included ones
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary, with guided visits. If you wish to add any sight on the go, the guide will always be available with information during the visit.
  • Photo fees (some sights require a fee for allowing you to take pictures; these are mostly inexpensive, around 2 or 3 euro per sight)

Know before you go

  • Private Trip in Romania, Medieval Cities: To better understand the present, you must first learn about the past. The guide invites you on a 2-day trip to Romania that includes three of the most beautiful medieval towns in Romania, with Sighisoara also ranked among the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bucharest, Romania
Tour start
Bucharest, Romania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Bucharest.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €350.00 — €700.00
Double Sharing €350.00 — €400.00

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