2 days Transylvania Tour with Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara
Discover the place where Dracula was born, at Sighisoara, visit the city of Sibiu, European capital of Culture in 2007, discover Dracula's Castle at Bran, royal Castle of Peles and the beautiful city of Brasov. Transylvania, a set of valleys and mountain peaks, is perhaps one of the most popular places in the world for the legends and mysteries surrounding his paths.
ItineraryDay 1: Day 1 - Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov - SighisoaraPass By: Bucharest, Bucharest
Departure in the morning at 08.00 a.m. from your hotel
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Visit to the fabulous Peles Castle, the summer residence of the first king of Romania, the King Charles 1 of Hohenzollern, of German origins. The castle was beautifully designed by a Czech architect, and is famous for being one of the most modern castles in Europe at the time of its construction, between the 19th and 20th centuries. Each room is characterized by a unique style, different from the styles of the other rooms. We will also admire the Florentine room, where we will breathe a typically Italian and Renaissance atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Visit the famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. 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 the Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the romanian royal family, in order to became their residence.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Brasov, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
We will continue towards to Brasov where you will have free time to enjoy the old town . Dating from 1520, the City Council Square has been considered the centre of Brasov for hundreds of years. Merchants and craftmen fairs took place here. They came from Transylvania, Wallachia, and even the Near East andEurope. According to the types of merchandise they traded on the side streets of this Square, the streets were called The Wheat Fair, The Cloth Row, The Butnar Fair, The Linen Fair, The Cotton Row or The Coats Fair.
The Square is surrounded by houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and Neo-classic style and they once sheltered small shops and warehouses.
The Square is dominated by the magnificent building called the Council Hall.
The medieval fortress of Brasov was one of the most secure fortresses inEurope, the architectural defence pile being made of stone walls, 32 defence towers, 8 bulwarks and 4 fortified gates. The towers had both defence and observation roles. During our tour we’ll see the old wall which it is still preserved, Black and White Towers and also the Weaver’s Bastion – the biggest and best preserved bastion.
Ecaterina`s Gate situated near the Schei Gate in the western part of the Fortress was built in 1559 in the Renaissance style. It has a sharp tower and four little towers, symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over the vassals lives (the right of the broadsword). The gate also had firing vents, a drawbridge with chains, being one of the most fortified gates of the city.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sighisoara in a 3* hotel.
Day 2: Day 2 - Sighisoara - Sibiu - Bucharest Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Visit Sighisoara, “fortress city” also a Unesco monument, which retains its medieval center on the hill of the fortification. Here and also born Vlad Tepes, more known as Count Dracula. You will enjoy a medieval atmosphere in the birthplace of Vlad Dracula.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Visit Sibiu, a magical city steeped in an atmosphere of another era, which in 2007 was the European cultural capital. During your city tour, cross the old streets to admire the main monuments, such as Bruckenthal Palace built in the Baroc style in the late eighteenth century, the Lies Bridge built over a road that connects the lower town and the upper town, the Cathedral of Saxons, the Catholic Cathedral and the main squares of the city.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Bucharest, Bucharest
Drop-off to your hotel in Bucharest
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Required: Minimum 4 persons to book the tour."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up from your hotel at 08.00.
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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