3 Day Tour in Transylvania
OVERVIEW:
A 3-Day tour from Bucharest
Capture the gothic magnificence of Transylvania on a 3-day tour from Bucharest, ideal for first-time visitors with limited time in Romania. Travel through the cities, towns and villages of Sibiu, Sighisoara, Viscri, Brasov, Bran and Sinaia, and tick off top Transylvania attractions
Hotel pickup offered: yes
Avoid searching for hotels with 4-star accommodations booked in advance
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Bucharest – Cozia – Sibiu
Stop At: Cozia Monastery, one of the most valuable monuments of the national medieval art and architecture in Romania, built by Mircea the Elder.
Stop At: Sibiu the most important cultural centers in Romania. This amazing medieval city was one of the largest and wealthiest strongholds in Europe and nowadays it is a city of art and culture that has the power to fascinate. Walking in the old center will reveal such places as The Big Square, The Liars Bridge, The Bukenthal Palace and The Clock Tower.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included at 4* hotel.
Day 2 | Sibiu – Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov
Stop At: Sighisoara where you will explore an impressive medieval fortress, part of the UNESCO World Heritage: The Clock Tower, The Church on the Hill and Dracula’s House.
Stop At: Viscri an authentic Transylvanian village and the oldest fortified church in Transylvania and UNESCO world heritage site. Walking through this enchanting village is like going back in time! Even Prince Charles of Wales, attracted by the beauty of this area, bought a house here a few years ago.
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center. We will take a short tour of the old town. You will be able to visit Black Church, the Council Square and to enjoy the lovely atmosphere of this charming city!
Breakfast included on this day
Accommodation included at 4* hotel.
Day 3 | Brasov – Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
Stop At: Bran Castle, also called Dracula’s Castle, it is situated in Bran village. A remarkable architecture with Gothic elements, the castle was built between 1377-1382, at 60 m high. Built originally as a fortress surrounded by a massive wall with small windows which were used to shoot the enemies, Bran Castle proved to be a successful defense point. In the inner courtyard of the castle is a fountain used to provide water in case of siege. Bran Castle got its fame from the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker and Dracula movie.
Stop At: Peles Castle – the former royal residence, an architectural jewel. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries.
Breakfast included on this day
No accommodation included on this day.
INCLUSIONS:
2 nights accommodation in 4* hotels in Sibiu and Brasov
Breakfast
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Fuel surcharge Parking fees Local taxes Transportation by air-conditioned sedan/minivan/busAssistance during the entire tour in English
EXCLUSIONS:
Entrance fees and photo / video fees
Other Meals
GratuitiesADDITIONAL INFO:
– Confirmation will be received at time of booking
– We pick up also from apartments. Please indicate the address and we will contact you the day before the tour starts to let you know the closest pick-up point if we can’t pick you up from your address. In any case it will not be further than 500-600 m.
– The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
– Infant seats available
