Discover top Romanian attractions and the unspoilt beauty of Transylvania in 2 days, with your personal guide and in the comfort of a private car. We visit two of the world’s most beautiful castles before traveling to the heart of Transylvania, a land of cultural richness and natural beauty. This tour features the medieval citadel of Sighisoara and the secluded village of Viscri with its Fortified Church, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Tour type: culture, heritage, rural, historical

Highlights
Peles Castle – essential Romanian landmark, emblematic of the Romanian royalty, regarded as one of the most beautiful 19th century European royal residences
Bran Castle – famous due to the link with Bram Stoker’s story of Dracula, but fascinating for what it truly is, a genuine feudal citadel evocative to history of the region
Sighisoara – a romantic medieval citadel town with narrow cobbled lanes and colorful ancient houses, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Viscri – old Saxon settlement that provides a rare image of an older Europe – Prince Charles was charmed and bought himself a house in Viscri, having been a regular visitor since his first visit to Transylvania some 20 years ago.
Brasov – one of the most popular destinations in Transylvania, with its medieval Old Town nestled at the foot of Tampa Mountain

DURATION
2 days/1 night

PRICE
600 EUR/tour/1-3 people

ACTIVITY LEVEL
medium physical demands – please consider that visit of Bran Castle, as well as medieval citadels and towers in Transylvania, involve climbing steps!

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– the itinerary and activities as mentioned
– hotel pick-up and drop-off
– transport by private car, a 2017 Volkswagen Golf air conditioned (for up to 3 people)
– all parking fees and fuel
– guide/driver fee

WHAT’S EXTRA
– traveler accommodation for 1 night at hotel in Sighisoara is not included
– admission fees, approx. 100 Lei/person, equivalent of 21 EUR/person; reduced tickets available at Peles Castle and Bran Castle for seniors age 65+ and students with proper ID
– cost of the optional photo fee at Peles Castle
– all food & drink you choose to buy

MEET UP LOCATION
at your hotel or location in Bucharest

Program

Day 1 Bucuresti – Sinaia – Bran – Sighisoara
Set off in the morning to Sinaia, popular mountain resort in the Carpathian Mountains two hours north of Bucharest. Visit Peles Castle that preserves the original furniture and decoration of the era, admire its gardens and beautiful surroundings and enjoy a drink at the terrace cafe overlooking the castle. Then, cross the mountains into Transylvania to Bran Castle. After lunch to a local restaurant in Bran, explore the twisting passages and staircases of the castle and learn about the true Prince Dracula, myth and reality. Later we travel through the rolling hills and farmlands of southern Transylvania to Sighisoara, where we spend the night. (total driving distance 330 km)

Day 2 Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov – return to Bucharest
After breakfast, tour of the citadel town of Sighisoara. Enjoy the cobbled streets and the stories of the place, and climb the steps of the Clock Tower for fantastic views over the city and surrounding area. Then, we reach the remote village of Viscri for a step back in time. Walk the lanes lined by old houses, with geese and chicken wandering around and feel the village life. Visit the fortified church, one of the oldest and most beautiful of this type in Transylvania. The church tower provides panoramic views over the tiny village and the surrounding green rolling hills with hay meadows and lush pastures.
Later we continue to Brasov, where we have lunch then a stroll around the main square and pedestrian streets of the old medieval town. Return to Bucharest. (total driving distance 330 km)
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