Fairytale castles of Transylvania
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Fairytale castles of Transylvania
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Fairytale castles of Transylvania
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Worldwide famous for its mystical atmosphere and vampire stories, Transylvania is located in an idyllic region of Romania among the Carpathian Mountains. Visit its beautiful cities and towns filled with castles, fortified churches, medieval citadels in which the multicultural, Romanian, German and Hungarian heritage is held. Visit the famous Bran Castle, the outstanding citadels from Sighisoara and Alba Iulia, The Corvin Castle and many other unique attractions. Explore the wonderful cities of Transylvania, Sibiu, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Alba Iulia, as well as Bucharest and Sinaia. While in Transylvania, visit the beautifully preserved castles, The Peles Castle, The Bran Castle, and The Corvin Castle.
Please note that The Peles Castle is always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. In the period of the Romanian winter holidays (24.12.2021-02.01.2022) several attractions may have a modified schedule. Let us know in advance your date of travel. Thank you for understanding.
Itinerary
Bucharest – the „Little Paris of the East”
Bucharest
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWelcome to Bucharest! Meet your local driver at the international airport and transfer from the to Bucharest. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Romanian capital and discover its treasures such as The Arch of Triumph, The National Village Museum, The Victory Square, The Victory Avenue, The Romanian Athenaeum, The Palace of Parliament, Constitution Square, and The Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantin and Elena. Arrive at your 4* centrally located hotel and check-in. Enjoy a traditional dinner in the heart of the city, at one of the oldest beerhouses from Bucharest, opened in 1879 in The Old Town. The atmosphere from The Beer Cart Restaurant will take you back to the moment in which it was opened, especially due to the beautifully preserved architecture, stained glass, and secret beer recipe.- AccommodationsOvernight at a 4* centrally located hotelFood And DrinksDinner - 3 course set menu dinner including a glass of wine/beer/soft drink
Champagne and Royalty
Sinaia
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeScenic drive to Sinaia, and visit of one of the most stunning castles from Europe, the Peles Castle, built in an outstanding German Renaissance design, also known for being the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family. Take a walk through the castle’s garden and enjoy the new-Renaissance architecture before visiting the stunning and impressive interior. Explore the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia built by the Prince Cantacuzino, in the 19th century with a Byzantine design, and admire the exhibition of valuable objects that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, as well as the first Romanian translation of the Bible from the 17th century.Peles Castle
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Peles Castle was built by the first king of Romania with the help of various architects that established a German-New-Renaissance design, and it is famous for being the former summer residence of the Royal Family of Romania. With the marvelous architecture, an imposing front garden, and an impressive interior decorated in various styles preserved in their original state, the castle is one of Europe's treasures.Manastirea Sinaia
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Sinaia Monastery is a religious masterpiece of the orthodoxy, built by the Prince Cantacuzino in the 19th century. The Monastery also helds an exhibition of valuable objects that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, as well as the first Romanian translation of the Bible from the 17th century. Formed as a complex with two churches, the monastery is designed in a Byzantine style.Azuga
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy a sparkling wine tasting session at a famous wine cellar from Azuga.Brasov
Admission Ticket FreeEnjoy a beautiful ride to Brasov, and check-in at your centrally located hotel. Dinner at the hotel.- AccommodationsOvernight at a 4* centrally located hotelFood And DrinksDinnerBreakfast
Transylvanian fortresses
Brasov
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, discover the medieval town Brasov, founded by the German Saxons in the 12th century. Visit the beautifully preserved symbol of Brasov, The Black Church, modelled after the famous Saint Sebaldus Church from Nurnberg, and built in almost 100 years due to its complex Gothic design. Continue with visiting The Old Town, The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate and Rope’s Street. Scenic drive to Bran and visit of the Bran Castle, built in the 14th century by the Saxons, and worldwide known for the legend about Dracula. Besides the correlation with Dracula, The Bran Castle was one of the residences of the Romanian Royal family. Return to Brasov. Dinner at a local restaurant from the Old Town.Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWith a history of almost 600 years, The Black Church is the City symbol of Brasov. Modeled after the famous Saint Sebaldus Church from Nurnberg, the church took almost 100 years to be designed and built in order for each detail of the Gothic architecture to be included and perfectly made until the last detail. The location was chosen in the valley surrounded by the thick forest, since it is known that a Catholic nunnery existed in the spot of the actual church before the arrival of the Teutonic knights in the area. In 1689, the overwhelming fire destroyed several parts of the town, and highly damaged the church, the roof being caught in the fire and fell over the floor, leaving a heavy cloud of ash. It is said that the smoke and the flames turned the colour of the walls so black that the name of the church became The Black Church.Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe 14th century imposing Bran Castle, is one of the main landmarks of Transylvania, being a popular destination for the people that are interested in its history, as well as for the enthusiats in legends. Famous for its association with the legend of Dracula, the Castle hosts nowadays the museum of furniture dedicated to the Romanian Royal Family, especially to Queen Marie, the one that collected the object, and to whom the people of Brasov gifted the Castle.- AccommodationsOvernight at a centrally located hotelFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Transylvanian countryside and UNESCO heritage
Transylvania
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeA lovely start of the day with a tour of the Transylvanian idyllic countryside, fortified churches, and beautifully preserved traditional way of living. Explore the country life of Transylvania by getting to know Viscri, the most popular Saxon Village from the area. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church, admire the Prince of Whales’ House, the brick factory, and the blacksmith. Enjoy a scenic ride to Sighisoara. Upon arrival, visit the medieval Citadel of Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage), The Church on the Hill, the Covered Stairway, The Clock Tower, Vlad Dracul House, and Tinsmiths’ Tower. Check-in for one overnight in Sighisoara. Dinner at the hotel.Viscri
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExplore the country life of Transylvania by getting to know Viscri, the most popular Saxon Village from the area. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church, admire the Prince of Whales’ House, the brick factory, and the blacksmith.Sighișoara Fortress
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe citadel was built in the 12th century by Saxon colonists, and is the historical center of Sighisoara City, having the most popular attractions from the area, , The Covered Stairway, The Clock Tower, Vlad Dracul House, and The Tinsmiths’ Tower. The citadel maintained its original structure almost unchanged, and it is part of UNESCO heritage since the year 1999.Church on the Hill
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Church on the Hill was built in 1488, with a distinct architecture, enchanting with the simplicity of the exterior unlike the late Gothic monuments from Western Europe. The Church is Sighisoara's most important religious monument when it comes to architecture, being the third largest church from Transylvania. Positioned at a high altitude of 429m, the church is visible from long distances.Casa Vlad Dracul
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLocated near the Clock Tower and The Citadel of Sighisoara, it is the house in which Vlad the Impaler was born, in the period of the Turkish invasion, when the ruller of Wallachia, Vlad Dracul and his wife were hosted by the mayor of Sighisoara. It has been said that the monument is the oldest stone building from the city. Nowadays, it hosts a museum and a medieval-style restaurant.- AccommodationsOvernight at a centrally located hotelFood And DrinksDinnerBreakfast
Western Transylvanian culture
Cetatea Alba Iulia
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedJourney towards Alba Iulia, and visit one of the largest Vauban fortresses from Eastern Europe, The Citadel of Alba Iulia, Alba Carolina, and enjoy a guided tour of the main attractions, the impressive Orthodox Cathedral, and the oldest standing cathedral from Romania, The Roman Catholic CathedralCastelul Corvinilor
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Hunyad Castle is one of the largest castles from Europe. It was built in the 14th century in a Gothic-Renaissance architecture. It suffered several fires and had to be renovated, each renovation was made in such way that its architecture would not be modified. The castle is divided in three large areas: The Diet Hall, The Knight's Hall, and the circular stairway. It features towers of circular and rectangular forms, considered an innovation for the specific period in Transylvania. The Knight's Hall was used for feasts, meanwhile The Diet Hall was used for ceremonies. The Corvin Castle is one of the best-preserved monuments from Romania.The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOne of the most artistic orthodox traditions is revealed, 20km from Sibiu, in the village Sibiel, at The ''Pr. Zosim Oancea'' Museum. The museum its named after its founder, and has an exhibition of almost 600 creations, positioning it as the biggest museum of painted icons on glass from transylvania.- AccommodationsOvernight at a centrally located hotelFood And DrinksDinner - 3 course set menu traditional dinner in the Sibiel VillageBreakfast
Sibiu - 2007 European Cultural Capital / 2019 European Gastronomy Region
Sibiu
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeStart the day with a tour of the beautifully preserved medieval city of Sibiu, visit the Bridge of Lies, the second iron bridge from Europe, the Citadel Park, the Council Tower, the Large Square, the Huet Square, and the Small Square. Enjoy a walk among the Old Town of Sibiu, one of the famous old towns from Romania, due to the presence of historical monuments with specific architectures that keep the medieval atmosphere alive, from which the majority are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore The Evangelic Church, located in the historical city center of Sibiu, its tower of almost 74m of height, is the tallest tower from Transylvania, has an outstanding architecture, being one of the most impressive buildings from Sibiu.Bridge of Lies
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Bridge of Lies is a popular attraction from the Old Town of Sibiu and makes the connection between two important streets. Made of iron, the bridge was the second of its kind from Europe and the first from Romania. Several legends are told about its name, it has been said that the bridge was often crossed by merchants that used to lie to their clients and fool them.Transfăgărășan
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeScenic ride to Bucharest though the Transfagarasan road, named by Top Gear as Best road in the World (Open July-October)- AccommodationsOvernight at a centrally located hotelFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Departure
Bucharest
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy leisure time and explore on your own the treasures of the famous Old Town from Bucharest, until your departure. Transfer from Bucharest to the International Airport. Have a safe flight!- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Sparkling wine tasting (3 types ) x 1
Throughout modern transportation
Dinner (6)
Breakfast (6)
Entrance fee
Throughout professional guide
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Bucharest, Romania
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