Highlights of Transylvania
It is a great short break tour of Transylvania. In a limited time, just four days, we try to 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.
HighlightsOld towns of Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu. Bran castle. Peles Castle. Rupea fortress, Feldioara Fortress. Prejmer fortified church. Viscri village and Viscri church.
Prices
Details | Price |
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Euro / person - for groups of 2 travellers | 765 |
Euro / person - for groups of 4 travellers | 520 |
Euro / person - for groups of 6 travellers | 405 |
Euro / person for single room supplement | 110 |
for solo travelers or different group sizes than the ones above, prices are on request | 0 |
The price include
3 nights accommodation in dbl / twin rooms in a hotel located in the Old Town of Brasov; daily breakfast, transport with medium size car for 2-3 persons, with minivan for 4-7 people; Private Tour Guide - English language (Other languages on request); one lunch with traditional home-made food; horse driven wagon trip;
The price not include
Entrance tickets at the monuments (Approx. 55 euro/person). You have flexibility to choose what you want to visit and the type of tour inside the museum. The amount can be paid cash or by credit card at the location.Other services not specified on the itinerary; Photo and video fees (required in some museums); Other meals or services not mentioned as included;
The price include
3 nights accommodation in dbl / twin rooms in a hotel located in the Old Town of Brasov; daily breakfast, transport with medium size car for 2-3 persons, with minivan for 4-7 people; Private Tour Guide - English language (Other languages on request); one lunch with traditional home-made food; horse driven wagon trip;
The price not include
Entrance tickets at the monuments (Approx. 55 euro/person). You have flexibility to choose what you want to visit and the type of tour inside the museum. The amount can be paid cash or by credit card at the location.Other services not specified on the itinerary; Photo and video fees (required in some museums); Other meals or services not mentioned as included;
Special conditions
For solo travelers or for groups over 6 people the prices are on request. Please contact us via booking / request form or by email.
Highlights of Transylvania itinerary map
Starting point: Bucharest
Ending Point: Bucharest
Total distance: approx. 1050 km (650 miles)
Total driving time: approx. 15 hrs.
Average daily driving time: approx. 3hrs 45min
Accommodation: 3 nights in Brasov, the same hotel
Map Legend: I (Bucharest), B (Bran castle), D (Prejmer), E (Sighisoara), H (Brasov), G (Sibiu)
Day 1. BUCHAREST – BRAN - BRASOV
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.
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.
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 center 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 centres and one of the most fortified towns. Part of the medieval buildings can still be seen in our tour.
Accommodation at Bella Muzica Hotel *** or similar, located in the Old Town.
Optional services in Bucharest before / after the tour in Transylvania
Accommodation in Bucharest in a 4 stars hotel, central located – from 70 euros/night/room
Airport transfers – from 10 euros/person
Bucharest – half day guided tour – from 40 euros/person
Bucharest – full day tour – from 50 euros/person
Please contact us for supplementary details!
Day 2. BRASOV - PREJMER – VISCRI – RUPEA - SIGHISOARA - BRASOV
Breakfast. 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.
Next we’ll drive to one of the most charming Transylvanian villages – Viscri. The village preserve 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.
We’ll continue to Rupea fortress, an impressive citadel with three concentric fortified walls and three interior precincts.
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 to see place for any traveller having a tour in Romania.
Optional: we can taste local made plum / pear brandy or fruit liqueurs at a small family cellar.
In the evening return to Brasov. Overnight at the same hotel.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY - BROWN BEAR WATCHING TOUR
Just before sunset we’ll go in the forest assisted by a ranger and we’ll wait in a special watch tower to see the brown bears in their natural habitat. The program is about 2 hours long, but depends a lot of the bears activity. These bears are truly wild and we have a 90 – 95% chance of seeing them at the hides.
However we cannot guarantee the success.
Note: the optional activity can be organized in any other day when we stay overnight in Brasov.
Prices from 39 euros/person.
Day 3. BRASOV – SIBIU – SIBIEL - BRASOV
We’ll spend the morning in the area of 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, Romano - Catholic Cathedral, 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. It is a former European Capital of Cultures.
In lunch time we’ll drive you in the villages from Sibiu surroundings, places with a long history and tradition. The best way to discover the village life is to go a trip by horse driven wagon. Enjoy the sightseeing and village. 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.
We'll end the day going back to Brasov driving on the fast road if you want to spend more time in tne city or on the slower countryside road to pass picturesque mountain villages.. Overnight in Brasov, in the same hotel.
Day 4. BRASOV – SINAIA – BUCHAREST
Breakfast. Leave Brasov on the way to Bucharest. Stop on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian kings, built at the end of 19th century by the king Carol I. Peles castle is considered one of the best castles in Europe and one of the most modern buildings of its time.
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.
END OF TOUR SERVICES
Customize your private tour in Transylvania
This tour is just a standard proposal. We are very flexible and for any private tour in Transylvania we can built a customized tour offer to follow your wishes. Just send us your requirements, changes you want us to make on the itinerary, services, hotels, etc. If you have in mind a certain tour or route or certain hotels or services wețll do our best to make all the arrangements. Our main goal is to design the best vacation for you. You can see on our website a large variety of tours in Transylvania and any of them can be customized for you.
Payment and Cancellations Policy for Highlights of Transylvania Tour
Payments
To secure your booking a deposit of 100 euro/person is required.
The final payment has to be made with minimum 15 days prior the tour start.
The payments can be made online by credit card or by banking transfer
In certain circumstances can be made cash or card on arrival
Cancellations
Special conditions. If an emergency situation occurs (pandemic, disasters, revolution, war, etc) and the Romanian authorities or the authorities from the traveler’s country impose restrictions to travel, to enter or leave the country, the cancellation can be made anytime without any penalty.
Standard conditions. If none of the above mentioned situations occur the cancellation policy is:
No penalty will apply if the cancellation is made with minimum 15 days prior the tour. Any deposit paid will be refunded in maximum 10 days.
20 % penalty fee apply if the cancellation is made with 5-14 days prior the our departure.
50% penalty fee apply if the cancellation is made with less than 5 days prior the tour start or in case of NO SHOW.
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Why to book this tour?
Highlights of Transylvania Tour will guide you to the most important sights in Transylvania, through the history, culture and traditions of the local people. It is a perfect tour if you have a limited time to spend in our country. If you are looking for a short break tour in Romania or for a pre cruise or post cruise tour, our trip it may be the right choice.
Along this journey we’ll visit the “must to see” of Transylvania, the classic triangle Brasov – Sighisoara – Sibiu. These three cities are the oldest, biggest and best preserved medieval towns of Transylvania. Between them is a fantastic area rich in Saxon / German heritages as charming villages, unique fortified churches, impressive citadels and beautiful landscapes. Find more about the rural life and locals way of living while you’ll visit a village in a horse driven wagon ride, having a tasty home-made lunch or visiting a family household.
Join our tour in Transylvania for a great experience and to taste the beauty of this region.