BUCHAREST – BRAN - BRASOV
Bucharest - In the morning between 8.00-9.00 AM we’ll organize a pick-up from the hotels located in the central part of Bucharest. We’ll have a panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, Victoriei Avenue, etc
Then we’ll travel on the route to Transylvania crossing the scenic Carpathians mountains using the beautiful Prahova Valley.
Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - First visit will be at the famous Bran castle. Also called Draculas Castle, the castle got its fame from Draculas legend. The first documents about Bran Castle appeared in 1377.
After the Bran Castle visit you can spend some time for souvenirs shopping.
Brasov Historical Center - End the day in Brasov with a visit of the medieval center of Brasov, Walking tour in the Old Town of Brasov, having an old history since 1235. The main sites are: Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion and Ecaterina’s Gate, St Nicholas Church, The Rope’s street, etc.
BRASOV - PREJMER –VISCRI - SIGHISOARA - BRASOV
Fortress of Prejmer/Tartlau - Depart from Brasov to explore the Saxon heritages from Transylvania. First stop and visit at Prejmer Fortress (UNESCO) a great , one of the best preserved of its kind in Eastern Europe
Viscri - Viscri village. It is one of the most known and charming villages of Transylvania which preserve the authentic houses and way of living. It started to develop and to be more known with the help of (at that time) Prince Charles the Wales. We’ll start walking in the village, on the cobblestone streets between the colorful houses where people are trying to preserve their traditions and way of life. The village looks almost the same as it was 100 years ago.
Viscri Fortified Church - We’ll visit Viscri fortified church (UNESCO) , which is the oldest and most important building. The local ethnographic museum will reveal more about the locals’ life.
Next we can see some of the shops and workshops where people are still doing their hand made products.
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - Next we’ll visit Sighisoara (UNESCO), also called “the Pearl of Transylvania’’. The city has its origins in 12-13th century and it is the best preserved medieval town in Transylvania. The Renaissance style architecture, the colorful houses, narrow streets, towers and medieval walls make the charm of this amazing place. Church on the Hill and the Clock Tower are the most important buildings.
Cetatea Rupea - Another sample of the impressive Transylvanian system is represented by so called “Peasant Fortresses” and one of the biggest is Rupes fortress, which we’ll visit on our route. Rupea was built in 14th century with a great location on a hilltop.
BRASOV – SIBIU – SIBIEL - BRASOV
Centrul Istoric - In the morning we’ll drive to Sibiu, one of the oldest and biggest medieval towns from Transylvania and former capital of this region. We’ll have a walking tour of the Sibiu’s Old District. 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. Highlights: the Big Square, the Small Square, The staircase Tower, the Lier’s Bridge, Evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, medieval wall and fortifications.
Sibiel - At lunch time we’ll stop at Sibiel village, a great rural area where old architecture and traditions are well preserved. Enjoy a horse driven wagon tour in the old village and a home-made lunch with traditional products.
BRASOV – SINAIA - BUCHAREST
Peles Castle - We’ll leave Transylvania on the route back to Bucharest, crossing the Carpathians mountains. At Sinaia we’ll visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania.
Bucharest - Around 1,00 PM we’ll arrive at Bucharest. Drop-off at the airport or at a hotel in the central part of Bucharest.
- Tour guide fluent in English
- Standard entrance fees to monuments included
- Two nights’ accommodation in double or twin rooms
- Transport via SUV, minivan, or minibus tailored to group size
- Daily breakfast
- Other meals oe services not mentioned as included
- Tips
Embark on a journey through the principal medieval citadels and towns of Transylvania, where their charm, traditions, and myths transport you back to the medieval eras. Discover more about Transylvania’s history and its people.
We’ll explore ancient medieval cities, rare fortified churches, castles and strongholds, along with quaint old villages and the awe-inspiring Transylvanian landscape of mountains and verdant hills.
Tour Highlights: Brasov, Sighisoara, Rupea Fortress, the fortified church and village of Viscri, the fortified church and village of Biertan, Bran Castle, Prejmer fortified church, Peles Castle
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
