7-Day Transylvania Castles and UNESCO Villages Tour with Mountain Life

Accommodation: Guesthouse/Hotel 3*
Meals: None

• Begin your journey with a scenic transfer from Bucharest Airport to Sibiu (280 km, approximately 4 hours).

• Settle into a comfortable 3* guesthouse or hotel upon arrival.

• Explore Sibiu, once the cultural capital of Europe and a centre of Transylvanian Saxon heritage.

• Visit historical landmarks such as Romania's first hospital (1292), the first pharmacy (1494), and the Brukenthal Museum (1817), the country's oldest museum.

• Stroll through the charming cobblestone streets and admire the medieval architecture.

Accommodation: Guesthouse/Hotel 3*
Meals: Breakfast

• Travel to Hunedoara (130 km, approximately 2 hours).

• Visit the majestic Corvin Castle, a Gothic-Renaissance architectural treasure and one of the largest castles in Europe.

• Learn about its history and legends as you explore its towers, halls, and courtyards.

• Return to Sibiu for an enchanting illuminated evening walking tour.

Accommodation: Guesthouse/Hotel 3*
Meals: Breakfast

• Drive to the Astra Open Air Village Museum, the second largest open-air museum in Europe, featuring more than 300 traditional buildings set around a forest lake.

• Continue to Biertan (70 km, approximately 1 hour), a UNESCO-listed Saxon village with an impressive fortified church and remarkable late-Gothic architecture.

• Proceed to Sighisoara (30 km, approximately 30 minutes), one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Explore the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler and admire the Old Town, which has remained unchanged since the sixteenth century.

Overnight at a 3* hotel.

Accommodation: Guesthouse/Hotel 3*
Meals: Breakfast

• Travel to Viscri (approximately 1 hour), a charming village known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church and traditional houses.

• Wander through the rustic streets and learn why King Charles describes Transylvania as being in his blood.

• Visit Rupea Fortress, a fourteenth-century structure built on basalt rock, featuring three defensive rings and a 60-metre deep well with drinkable water.

• Continue to Brasov (90 km, approximately 90 minutes).

• Enjoy a guided evening tour of Brasov's Old Town.

• Accommodation in Brasov for three nights.

Accommodation: Guesthouse/Hotel 3*
Meals: Breakfast

• Drive to Sinaia (approximately 45 minutes) and visit Peles Castle, a stunning Neo-Renaissance palace built for Romania's royal family.

• Explore the richly decorated rooms of Peles Castle and optionally visit Pelisor Castle, adorned with Art Nouveau design.

• Continue to Bran Castle (approximately 60 minutes), also known as Dracula's Castle. Discover its Gothic chambers and hear legends associated with Vlad the Impaler.

• Travel to Rasnov (approximately 30 minutes) and explore Rasnov Fortress, a medieval refuge built by the Teutonic Knights to protect local villagers from invasions.

• Return to Brasov in the evening.

Accommodation: Guesthouse/Hotel 3*
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

• Experience rural life in the mountain villages of Pestera and Magura on an eco-friendly small-group tour.

• Enjoy a guided walk of 3 to 4 hours through meadows and forests, visiting the Bat Cave, a protected natural monument with unique Jurassic limestone formations.

• Interact with local villagers and learn about their traditional lifestyle centred around farming and handcrafted produce.

• Visit the oldest guesthouse in Piatra Craiului National Park and taste several varieties of handmade cheese.

• Enjoy a farm-fresh lunch prepared with local ingredients.

• Walk through Pestera Village and visit the local church before returning to Brasov.

Meals: Breakfast

• Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport (approximately 3 hours).

• Conclude your Transylvanian adventure with unforgettable memories of Romania's history, culture, and countryside.