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Transylvanian Tales: Journey through Medieval Towns, Castles, and Countryside - private tour

8 days
Start and end in Bucharest
5.0
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    You'll arrive at Otopeni International Airport where your local guide meets you for the drive to your hotel. During the transfer, you'll get a panoramic look at Bucharest, passing by the House of the Free Press, Romanian Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Roman Square, Palace of the Parliament, and University Square. After checking in and settling down, you can walk through the Old Town on your own. Later that evening, there's a welcome dinner waiting at a historic restaurant.

    Start point
    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Oraș Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Meeting at the international airport from Bucharest)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a historic restaurant in the Old Town)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Bucharest including House of the Free Press, Romanian Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Roman Square, Palace of the Parliament, and University Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town on your own
    Landmarks
    House of the Free Press
    Romanian Arch of Triumph
    Victory Square
    Roman Square
    Palace of the Parliament
    University Square
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Sibiu

    This morning starts with a tour of Bucharest focusing on the Palace of the Parliament, the world's second largest building. You'll see the preserved architecture, grand chandeliers, mirrors, and impressive interiors throughout. From there, you'll head to Cozia to visit the Cozia Monastery, which has intricate stonework and Byzantine paintings. By afternoon, you'll arrive in Sibiu for a two-night stay at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Palace of the Parliament
    • Visit Cozia Monastery
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Cozia Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Sibiu

    Start with a walking tour of Sibiu's Old Town, taking in the Lutheran Cathedral at Huet Square with its 74-meter tower. You'll check out the Grand Square, Small Square, and Liars' Bridge, then have free time to wander around on your own. In the afternoon, you'll drive into the Carpathian Mountains to see the 13th-century Fortified Church in Cisnadioara. Dinner happens in the mountain village of Sibiel with local cuisine and wine before returning to Sibiu for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring local cuisine and wine in the mountain village of Sibiel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sibiu's Old Town
    • Visit Lutheran Cathedral at Huet Square
    • Explore Grand Square, Small Square, and Liars' Bridge
    • Visit 13th-century Fortified Church in Cisnadioara
    • Dinner featuring local cuisine and wine in Sibiel village

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Sibiu at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Lutheran Cathedral at Huet Square
    Grand Square
    Small Square
    Liars' Bridge
    Fortified Church in Cisnadioara
  4. Day 4

    Sibiu to Sighisoara

    You'll drive through scenic countryside toward Medias, a medieval town founded by German settlers originally. St. Margaret's Church there has a 68-meter inclined tower that ranks among Europe's top 10 inclined towers. Next, you'll visit the village of Biertan and its 15th-century Fortified Church, one of the largest in Transylvania and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. By evening, you'll reach Sighisoara and check in to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Margaret's Church in Medias
    • Visit 15th-century Fortified Church in Biertan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Medias
    Landmarks
    St. Margaret's Church
    Fortified Church in Biertan
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  5. Day 5

    Sighisoara to Brasov

    You'll tour Sighisoara, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns with UNESCO World Heritage status. This 13th-century German settlement still has residents living within its fortified walls. You'll see the Clock Tower, visit the birth house of Dracula, and check out the Church on the Hill, plus have free time to explore on your own. Later, you'll drive to Viscri, a popular Saxon village, to tour its 13th-century Fortified Church and have traditional lunch with locals. Then you'll head to Brasov for a two-night stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Viscri)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Sighisoara
    • Visit Clock Tower
    • Visit birth house of Dracula
    • Visit Church on the Hill
    • Visit 13th-century Fortified Church in Viscri
    • Traditional lunch in Viscri

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to wander around Sighisoara at leisure
    Landmarks
    Clock Tower
    Birth house of Dracula
    Church on the Hill
    Fortified Church in Viscri
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  6. Day 6

    Brasov to Bran and back

    After breakfast, you'll explore Brasov, another medieval Transylvanian town. The tour covers the 600-year-old Black Church, Black Tower, White Tower, Ecaterina's Gate, and Rope Street, with free time after to walk the Old Town. You'll then go to Prejmer village for the Prejmer Fortified Church, a UNESCO site from the 13th century with 272 rooms. After that comes Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle. Early dinner happens at Queen Marie's Tea House on the castle grounds, then you'll return to Brasov.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Early dinner at Queen Marie's Tea House on the premises of Bran Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Brasov
    • Visit Black Church
    • Visit Black Tower
    • Visit White Tower
    • Visit Ecaterina's Gate
    • Explore Rope Street
    • Visit Prejmer Fortified Church
    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Early dinner at Queen Marie's Tea House

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Brasov Old Town at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Black Church
    Black Tower
    White Tower
    Ecaterina's Gate
    Rope Street
    Prejmer Fortified Church
    Bran Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Brasov to Bucharest via Sinaia

    You'll travel to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, one of Europe's finest castles and former summer home of the Romanian Royal family. It's now a museum with original furniture, decorations, and paintings, and you'll have time to walk through the castle gardens and admire the Neo-Renaissance architecture. You'll also visit the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia, built in the 19th century with Byzantine design, and see its exhibition of valuable family objects plus the first Romanian Bible translation from the 17th century. Later you'll drive back to Bucharest for a farewell dinner with folk music and wine.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional farewell dinner at a local restaurant featuring folk music and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Stroll through Peles Castle gardens
    • Visit Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia
    • Explore Sinaia Monastery exhibition
    • Traditional farewell dinner with folk music and wine
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia
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  8. Day 8

    Bucharest to Otopeni International Airport

    You'll take a scenic drive to Otopeni International Airport to say goodbye to your guide. Safe travels on your journey home.

    End point
    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Oraș Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Transfer to the international airport of Bucharest)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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