2-Day Transylvania Castles Tour from Bucharest with Sighisoara

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia and Dracula Castle in Bran
• 02 See the Black Church and the medieval old town area in Brasov
• 03 Tour Sighisoara Citadel
• 04 Visit the UNESCO site of Prejmer fortified church

Visit Transylvania on a 2-day tour and explore one of the richest regions in Romania's history. Learn about medieval times, the royal family, and Romania's relationship with Europe, while hearing the famous tale of Dracula. Discover the captivating fortifications of Transylvania through its castles, medieval cities, citadels, fortified churches, and traditional Saxon villages. Experience local traditions, delicious Romanian cuisine, and a comfortable stay in charming local guest houses.

Visit Transylvania on a 2-day tour and explore one of the richest regions in Romania's history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Sighisoara, Râșnov

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Through the Carpathians to Brasov and Sighisoara

• The first day will take you through the Carpathian valleys, with stops at the stunning Peles Castle - the former royal summer residence - and Rasnov, a splendid fortified citadel from the 15th century. You will then explore the lovely Old Town of Brasov, a medieval city founded by German colonists in the 13th century, before finishing the day in Sighisoara, one of the most beautiful, best-preserved, and still inhabited medieval citadels in Europe. This is the birthplace of the famous Count Dracula, and you will have the chance to visit his house.

2

Day 02

Rupea Citadel and UNESCO Fortified Churches

• During the second day, you will discover Rupea Citadel, one of the oldest and best-conserved medieval sites in Romania, along with other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Prejmer, the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, built by the Teutonic Knights in 1212-1213, or Viscri, one of the most interesting Saxon fortified churches, built around 1100 by the Szekler population and taken over by Saxon colonists in 1185.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation with breakfast in 3*** hotels/guest houses
• English-speaking professional guide
• Private transportation by air-conditioned car/minibus
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Bucharest

What's Not Included

• Other meals or drinks
• Entrance fees to the visited attractions
• Photo/video fees
• Souvenirs or personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bucharest, România

Tour start

București, România

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.