4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest
Transylvania is King Charles III (of United Kingdom) favorite place in Romania. In this private tour you shall discover the medieval towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, the UNESCO Fortified Churches from the Saxon Villages including Viscri where King Charles III owns a property - to be visited. The most beautiful castle of Romania, Peles but also the most famous one, Bran - aka Dracula's Castle are part of the tour. Amazing views of Carpathian Mountains will offer you unforgettable memories.
ItineraryDay 1: Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Brasov medieval cityStop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
The document first attesting its existence dates back in 1377. The castle became a favorite place for Queen Maria, who put her mark on the interior’s renovation, and it was later seized by communists in 1948 along with royals’ expulsion from Romania. For Bran Castle, being most associated with the myth of Dracula’s Castle - linked to the Bram Stoker’s novel, made it famous all over the world. After the guided tour of the castle, you will surely enjoy some little souvenirs’ shopping.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
In Sinaia there is probably the most beautiful castle in Romania. The Royal family built the Peles Castle as their summer residence at the end of 19th century and it is one of the architectural masterpieces of Europe.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
Brasov is one of the seven medieval cities of Transylvania. We shall have a relaxing walk in the Old Town area (the Council Square) and accommodate for the night.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight & breakfast in BRASOV (included) in central 3 star hotel
very good reviews. Ex: Casa Wagner or Bella Muzica
Day 2: Brasov medieval city - Viscri, a Saxon village UNESCO - Sighisoara UNESCOStop At: Viscri Fortified Church, Viscri 507039 Romania
We shall visit the fortified church in the traditional Saxon village of Viscri. Optional (at your own expense) we can pay a visit to the Blacksmith within a traditional Gypsy family (cost 5 Euro/person) and take a ride by a horse and cart in the village (cost 7 Euro/person)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
We shall visit the Medieval Citadel (UNESCO) and its Square, pass by the house where Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula, was born. Visit the Church on the Hill which is a representative one for Transylvnia.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT & breakfast in Sighisoara (INCLUDED) central 3 star hotel very good reviews.Ex:hotel Sighisoara
Day 3: Sighisoara - Malancrav & Biertan UNESCO, both Saxon villages - SibiuStop At: Fortified church Malancrav, Mălâncrav 557117, Romania
The real treasure of the Fortified church in Malancrav is its mural painting, being the best-preserved ensemble of linear-narrative Gothic painting of the 14th century. Also we shall find out the reason why in Malancrav there is the largest Saxon community for any village in Transylvania. And we can pay a visit to a local lady (extra cost 5 Euro/person) that still weaves carpets and table cloths on a wooden loom and even had Prince Charles as one of her clients.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Biertan Fortified Church, Central Square, Biertan 557045 Romania
Visit the Fortified Church of Biertan included in UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piaka Mica, Sibiu 550182 Romania
Have a relaxing walk in the Old Town of Sibiu including the Large Square, the Small Square (Piata Mica), the Liars' Bridge, The Council Tower, the Citadel's street and other representative cathedrals of Sibiu.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Brateiu, Brateiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Optional we can visit a Coppersmith within a ROMA/Gypsy family that still works with copper, brass and silver. We can visit his house where his wife will show us some traditional Roma/Gypsy outfits. Cost 5 Euro/person
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT & breakfast in Sibiu (INCLUDED) in central 3 star hotel with very good reviews. Ex:Casa Luxembourg
Day 4: Sibiu - Transfagarasan road / Olt valley road - BucharestStop At: Transfagarasan Highway, Dn 7C Sibiu and Arges County, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
If would like to drive back to Bucharest on an adventure road with some spectacular scenery, and you’re travelling from July to October we can go through Transfagarasan, the “best road in the world” according to Jeremy Clarkson – famous former co-presenter of UK TV show Top Gear.
If you are travelling in the other time of the year, we shall drive through the Olt Valley road, the traditional one from Sibiu to Bucharest.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 4 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
It is possible to start the private tour from the cities of Brasov or Sibiu too.
To ALL TRAVELERS : please be so kind to provide a phone number for the lead traveler to be able to make contact with the tour guide.
Airports- Otopeni Intl Airport, Bucharest Romania
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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