2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest
Make the most of limited time in Romania on this 2-day tour of Transylvania, with round-trip transportation included from your Bucharest hotel. Benefit from the personalized insights of your small-group guide as you explore famous landmarks such as Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu and Biertan fortified church and learn about the area's legends, culture, and cuisine from your tour guide.
ItineraryDay 1: Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov - SighisoaraPass By: Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf), Piata Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest Romania
On the first day you will be picked up from Bucharest and we will drive towards the beautiful Prahova Valley.
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Our first stop will be at the imposing and magnificent palace of Peles. Built by the royal family of Romania during the 19th century, this palace offers an insight of 19th century German Renaissance style of decorations.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
The next stop will be in Bran Castle, known also as Dracula’s Castle. The imposing construction watches over a valley from a strategic position, it was originally built as a fortress at the former border between Wallachia and Transylvania. Together we shall discover the connection between the legendary ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and the infamous vampire.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
In the afternoon we will head to the city of Brasov, a city that retains its medieval charm with the help of its well kept historical center. Our walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square from where we shall admire the old City Hall with its clock tower, the monumental Gothic Black Church, the fortifications, the two watch towers up the hill, the craftsmen guilds and the narrowest street in Europe.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
In the evening sets in we will reach Sighisoara, where you will be accommodated.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Sighisoara.
Day 2: Sighisoara - Sibiu - BucharestStop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
After breakfast, we will go on a walking tour of the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, one of the very few permanently inhabited citadels in Europe. This is also the birthplace of the legendary Vlad Dracula, whose house we will see, after which we will climb to the top of the 500 year old clock tower for a fantastic view over the town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Biertan Fortified Church, Central Square, Biertan 557045 Romania
Head for Biertan Fortified Church UNESCO Heritage site, to visit one of the most important fortified church in Transylvania.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Sibiu Travel, Sibiu Romania
Next stop will be Sibiu, also known as Hermannstadt. This is the heart of the German community living in Romania, the German Saxons having lived here for over 800 years. A former European capital of culture, Sibiu boasts many great sights from medieval times when it was a citadel: the Great Square, the Brukenthal Museum and an infamous Bridge of Lies.
Afterwards, we drive along the spectacular Olt river valley going back to Bucharest.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Not wheelchair accessible, due to uneven surfaces"
"Peles Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesdays in period of November 2023 till April 2024. You will spend more time at Bran Castle & Brasov"
"We pick up from provided list of hotels that are situated in the central area of Bucharest. If you are located in an apartment, hotel or hostel that is not on our list, please indicate the address and we will contact you the day before the tour starts to let you know the pick-up/meeting time and if your hotel/hostel/apartment is not situated in the central area we will call for you to meet the minivan in a central spot/meeting point."
"Children under 11 y.o. cannot attend shared tours"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Your guide will assist you with purchasing the entrance tickets"
"There is a 45 Euro single supplement to be paid directly to the guide at the departure if you require a single room"
"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 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up/meeting service starts between 7:30-7:45 am. We will contact you one day before your trip for the exact hour of pick-up choice (hotel or another address in Bucharest)
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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