Highlights of Transylvania
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Highlights of Transylvania
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18 Dec
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Highlights of Transylvania
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Highlights
Enjoy a 5 day guided tour through the best Transylvanian Highlights including famous castles, characterful old towns, secluded villages, the famous local cuisine, bears and a visit to a local gypsy family.
Itinerary
Cluj-Napoca – Turda Saltmine – Gypsy Visit - Biertan – Sighișoara
Salina Turda
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the spectacular Turda Saltmines.Brateiu
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHere we visit a typical gypsy family in a village running a metal workshop.Biertan Fortified Church
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedMost important fortified church in Transylvania, Biertan was long time bishopseat and one of the last gothic constructions to be built here.- Accommodations3*/4* hotel with local flair
Sighisoara – Viscri – Brașov
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast we start the day with a city tour in Sighișoara where we admire the most beautiful medieval townscape in the country, which is often used as a film set. We visit the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, the fortified walls and towers of the town, as well as the birthplace of the Wallachian leader Vlad Dracul, who later became known as Count Dracula in Gothic literature and film.Viscri
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNext, we visit the charming village of Viscri. Away from the main roads, it seems like time stood still in the 19th century here. We visit the fortified church and the summer residence of King Charles of Great Britain.Brasov Historical Center
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the afternoon, city tour in Brasov. We learn about the local history, visit the old town up to the panorama point at the Black Tower.- Accommodations3*/4* hotel with local flairFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Lunch in barn in Viscri, 3 courses and water included
Brasov – Bear Sanctuary – Peles Castle - Brasov
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning we visit the Bear Sanctuary, a safe heaven for mistreated bears in Romania. We find out more on the current situation of the bears, but also get to see them in the wild.Peles Castle
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the afternoon we visit the Peleș Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian royal family, a modern palace built at the end at the 19th century to resemble castles from the late middle ages. Another highlight here is the Sinaia Monastery.- Accommodations3*/4* hotel with local flairFood And DrinksBreakfast
Brasov – Dracula Castle – Transfagarasan – Sibiu
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDrive to Bran Castle. The Bran Castle Museum is located on the former border between Transylvania and Walachia. Also known as the Dracula Castle, it was built in 1377 to safeguard the trading route between Transylvania and Walachia, enlarged and restored a few times since then.Transfagarasan Highway
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter the lunch break we drive up the Transfagasaran Highway up to Balea Lake (June – October), otherwise only up to Balea Waterfall. The „Highway in the clouds” was built as a pure megalomaniac project of then Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the charming village of Sibiel, we visit the small glasspaintings museum.- Accommodations3*/4* hotel with local flairFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner - Dinner at a local family, 3 course meal and water included
Sibiu – Corvin Castle – Alba Iulia – Cluj-Napoca
Sibiu
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning we start our city in Sibiu, the most expansive old town in Romania. We cover most of the Upper Town including a visit at the Council TowerCastelul Corvinilor
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOne of the renaissance styled constructions in Transylvania, the Corvin Castle has a strong medieval flair. We find out more on the family of Corvin that gave more successful local kings along the centuries.Cetatea Alba Iulia
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe see here a great example of a star shaped citadel and find out more about the Habsburgs empire expansion towards the East.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Lunch
Good Solo Traveller prices on 18th of July
Dinner
Transport with minivan/bus according to the program
4 overnight stays in 3 star and 4 star hotels
Breakfast (4)
Tour Guide for the whole itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees, unless specified
Tips
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Address
Bucharest, Romania
Provider
George Turism
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NZD 4,338
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