4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest
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About This Tour in Bucharest
Why Visit Bucharest?
Bucharest, Romania offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Bucharest provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Bucharest
The easiest way to reach Bucharest is by flying into Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Air conditioned private car or minivan, fuel cost and parking fees
- The Tower Clock in Sighisoara
- Visit of a Blacksmith within a ROMA family in a Saxon village
- 3 night accommodation in central 3* hotel/guest house, please see examples in tour description.
- Transfer from / to the airport / accommodation (Bucharest)
- Peles Castle visit of ground floor and first floor
- The Council Tower (Sibiu) and the Lutheran Cathedral (Sibiu)
- Bran Castle standard tour
- Licensed private English speaking guide/driver for the whole trip
- Black church in Brasov
- Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
- The fortified churches of Viscri, Malancrav and Biertan
- King Charles III (of United Kingdom) property in the Saxon village of Viscri
What's Not Included
- Other meals than mentioned
- Individual travel insurance
- Bran Castle exhibition of medieval torture devices (20 RON per person)
- Bran Castle - the time tunnel
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Brasov medieval city
The document first attesting its existence dates back in 1377 1 hour
The document first attesting its existence dates back in 1377. The castle became a favorite place for Queen Maria, who put her mark on the interior’s renovation, and it was later seized by communists in 1948 along with royals’ expulsion from Romania. For Bran Castle, being most associated with the myth of Dracula’s Castle - linked to the Bram Stoker’s novel, made it famous all over the world. After the guided tour of the castle, you will surely enjoy some little souvenirs’ shopping.
In Sinaia there is probably the most beautiful castle in Romania 1 hour
In Sinaia there is probably the most beautiful castle in Romania. The Royal family built the Peles Castle as their summer residence at the end of 19th century and it is one of the architectural masterpieces of Europe.
Brasov is one of the seven medieval cities of Transylvania 1 hour
Brasov is one of the seven medieval cities of Transylvania. We shall have a relaxing walk in the Old Town area (the Council Square) and accommodate for the night.
Brasov medieval city - Viscri, a Saxon village UNESCO - Sighisoara UNESCO
We shall visit the fortified church in the traditional Saxon village of Viscri 1 hour
We shall visit the fortified church in the traditional Saxon village of Viscri. Optional (at your own expense) we can pay a visit to the Blacksmith within a traditional Gypsy family (cost 5 Euro/person) and take a ride by a horse and cart in the village (cost 7 Euro/person)
We shall visit the Medieval Citadel (UNESCO) and... 1 hour
We shall visit the Medieval Citadel (UNESCO) and its Square, pass by the house where Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula, was born. Visit the Church on the Hill which is a representative one for Transylvnia.
Sighisoara - Malancrav & Biertan UNESCO, both Saxon villages - Sibiu
The real treasure of the Fortified church in... 1 hour
The real treasure of the Fortified church in Malancrav is its mural painting, being the best-preserved ensemble of linear-narrative Gothic painting of the 14th century. Also we shall find out the reason why in Malancrav there is the largest Saxon community for any village in Transylvania. And we can pay a visit to a local lady (extra cost 5 Euro/person) that still weaves carpets and table cloths on a wooden loom and even had Prince Charles as one of her clients.
Visit the Fortified Church of Biertan included in UNESCO 1 hour
Visit the Fortified Church of Biertan included in UNESCO.
Have a relaxing walk in the Old Town... 1 hour 30 minutes
Have a relaxing walk in the Old Town of Sibiu including the Large Square, the Small Square (Piata Mica), the Liars' Bridge, The Council Tower, the Citadel's street and other representative cathedrals of Sibiu.
Optional we can visit a Coppersmith within a... 30 minutes
Optional we can visit a Coppersmith within a ROMA/Gypsy family that still works with copper, brass and silver. We can visit his house where his wife will show us some traditional Roma/Gypsy outfits. Cost 5 Euro/person
Sibiu - Transfagarasan road / Olt valley road - Bucharest
If would like to drive back to Bucharest... 1 hour
If would like to drive back to Bucharest on an adventure road with some spectacular scenery, and you’re travelling from July to October we can go through Transfagarasan, the “best road in the world” according to Jeremy Clarkson – famous former co-presenter of UK TV show Top Gear. If you are travelling in the other time of the year, we shall drive through the Olt Valley road, the traditional one from Sibiu to Bucharest.
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