Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

This full day tour brings you closer to the german ethnic group of the Saxons from Transylvania by visiting their most important city, Sibiu. In the afternoon you'll sample a bit of typical village life by walking through the romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Big Square (Piata Mare), Piata Mare 1, Sibiu 550163 Romania

Spend a day in the capital of the historical region of Transylvania, the city of Sibiu. There you'll admire one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Romania, as evidenced by the city's title as "European Capital of Culture". On the drive down, you'll find out more about the Saxons roots, their colonization in Transylvania and their cultural impact on the country.

In Sibiu, you'll start off by seeing the city's walls and the three main squares. Then, you'll visit two of the most important churches. Climbing up to the top of the Council Tower will give you a beautiful overview of the old city.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass, Strada Bisericii nr. 329, Sibiel 557234 Romania

In the afternoon, the group will take a short excursion from Sibiu to visit two villages that seem to be stuck in time: Sibiel and Fântânele. Here, the population lives from what it produces locally and horse-drawn carriages are a daily occurrence. You'll taste a local made schnapps (țuică) and then visit the glass paintings museum in Sibiel. In the afternoon, you'll head back to Cluj-Napoca.

Duration: 5 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio: 08:30 AM
Duración: 10 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located hotels in Cluj-Napoca

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Driver/guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Entry/Admission - Big Square (Piata Mare)
• Entry/Admission - The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass

No Incluye

• Food and drinks, unless specified

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