Highlights of Transylvania - private tour
By Visit Transilvania Travel
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per adult*
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
Private guided tour starting / ending in Bucharest.
Join us to understand the Essential of Transylvania, the best and most popular tourist attractions, its history, culture and gastronomy. Old towns, castles, fortresses, the most charming villages and scenic drives are part of this tour in Transylvania. Highlights: Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Bran castle, Saxon fortified churches and many more.
The tour itinerary include as many visits is possible and to offer you a great experience of Transylvania. Our trip focus on so called Classic Triangle of Transylvania, the area of Brasov – Sighisoara – Sibiu. These are the best three old towns and in their surroundings we have an important number of castles, fortresses, the famous Saxon fortified churches, beautiful villages, etc. The area has great landscapes over the Carpathians mountains and the spectacular hills and woods.
The tour is an excellent choice if you plan a pre cruise or post cruise excursion in Transylvania
Activity location
- Bucharest
- Bucharest, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Bucharest
- Bucharest, Romania
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Accommodation in Double room
- 4d
- English
Pickup included
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$1,552.02 x 2 AdultsAU$3,104.04
Total
* Select 6 adult tickets to get our lowest price of AU$932.82 per adult
What's included, what's not
- 3 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel from Brasov Historic Town
- Entrance tickets at the monuments (standard tours)
- horse driven wagon trip in Sibiel village
- Lunch
- transport with medium size car for 2-3 persons, with minivan for 4-7 people
- Private Tour Guide - English language
- Other meals or services not specified on the itinerary
- Photo and video fees
- Tips
Know before you book
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: BUCHAREST – BRAN - BRASOV
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: 3 star hotel, located in Brasov Historic Town accommodation in double or twin rooms Single room supplement is required.
Bucharest
- 30m
In the morning meet with our guide at your hotel in Bucharest or at the airport (for flights arriving up to 11.00). Note: on request we can include extra nights and travel services in Bucharest.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Continue your Transylvania tour with a visit at the famous Bran castle. Also called 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 Bran Castle appeared in 1377.
Brasov
- 2h
After the Bran Castle visit you can spend some time for souvenirs shopping and then leave
End the day in Brasov with a visit of the medieval centre of Brasov, 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. The city of Brasov has its origins back to 13th century and it was one of the most important trade centre and one of the most fortified towns. Part of the medieval buildings can still be seen in our tour.
We'll end the day going back to Brasov driving on the fast road if you want to spend more time in the city or on the slower countryside road to pass picturesque mountain villages..
Overnight in Brasov.
Day 2: BRASOV - PREJMER – VISCRI – RUPEA - SIGHISOARA - BRASOV
- 4 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: 3 star hotel, located in Brasov Historic Town accommodation in double or twin rooms Single room supplement is required.
Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Depart from Brasov to explore the Saxon heritages from the area. First stop at Prejmer Fortified Church (UNESCO), one of the best preserved of its kind in Eastern Europe. Dating since 13th century, it is a great sample of a mix between the religious and defensive structures. Built the be a shelter for the local communities the fortified churches are characteristic for southern Transylvania and was part of the regional defensive system. Almost every village in the area had a type of fortification. The most important ones are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Viscri Fortified Church
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Next we’ll drive to one of the most charming Transylvanian villages – Viscri. The village preserves the authentic architecture of the houses, old way of life, traditions and crafts. It is considered a great sample of the Saxon / German Heritage of Transylvania. Enjoy a walk through the village and visit the Viscri Fortified church.
Cetatea Rupea
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
We’ll continue to Rupea fortress, an impressive citadel with three concentric fortified walls and 3 interior precincts.
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
In the afternoon we’ll arrive at Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval town of Transylvania. The main sights: Clock Tower and History Museum, Birth place of Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), Covered stairs, Church on the Hill, towers and fortifications. Enjoy a walk on the narrow streets paved with river stones.
Sighisoara is a must see place for any traveller having a tour in Romania.
Day 3: BRASOV - SIBIU – SIBIEL – BRASOV
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: 3 star hotel, located in Brasov Historic Town accommodation in double or twin rooms Single room supplement is required.
Centrul Istoric
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
We’ll drive in the morning to Sibiu. The city of Sibiu it was the biggest medieval town of Transylvania and today is one of the most popular tourist sights. Highlights: Big Square, Little Square, Orthodox and Lutheran-Evangelical Cathedrals, Liars bridge, medieval wall, etc. Sibiu is a vibrant city with a charming old town and a walk will reveal parts of the local history and culture. It is considered one of the European most romantic places to live and visit.
Sibiel
- 2h
At lunch time we’ll drive you to the villages from the Sibiu's surroundings, places with a long history and tradition. The best way to discover village life is to go a trip by horse driven wagon. Enjoy the sightseeing and the village architecture.. Then we’ll serve a home-made traditional lunch in a local family guesthouse. It is also the chance to see a typical Transylvanian household and to see how a peasant family lives.
Return to Brasov.
Overnight in Brasov, in the same hotel.
Day 4: BRASOV – SINAIA – BUCHAREST
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Not included
Peles Castle
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
. Leave Brasov on the way to Bucharest. Stop on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian kings. Peles castle is considered one of the best castles in Europe and one of the most modern buildings of its time.
Bucharest
- 1h
Drop off at the airport or at a hotel in Bucharest – Approx 2.00 PM.
Optional. Panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Triumph Arch, Victoriei Square, Victory Avenue, Royal Palace, Athenaeum, Revolution Square, Parliament Palace, Union Square, University Square.
Location
Activity location
- Bucharest
- Bucharest, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Bucharest
- Bucharest, Romania
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