4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

4.9 (35)
Duration
4 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Transylvania is King Charles III (of United Kingdom) favorite place in Romania. In this private tour you shall discover the medieval towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, the UNESCO Fortified Churches from the Saxon Villages including Viscri where King Charles III owns a property - to be visited. The most beautiful castle of Romania, Peles but also the most famous one, Bran - aka Dracula's Castle are part of the tour. Amazing views of Carpathian Mountains will offer you unforgettable memories.

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

Pickup

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

What's included

Air conditioned private car or minivan, fuel cost and parking fees
The Council Tower (Sibiu) and the Lutheran Cathedral (Sibiu)
Licensed private English speaking guide/driver for the whole trip
Peles Castle visit of ground floor (45 min)
Breakfast: 3
Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
Bran Castle tour
The Tower Clock in Sighisoara
The fortified churches of Viscri, Malancrav and Biertan
Visit of a Blacksmith within a ROMA family in a Saxon village
King Charles III (of United Kingdom) property in the Saxon village of Viscri
3 night accommodation in central 3* hotel/guest house, please see examples in tour description.
Transfer from / to the airport / accommodation (Bucharest)
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Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Brasov medieval city
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.

Overnight & breakfast in BRASOV (included) in central 3 star hotel very good reviews. Ex: Casa Wagner or Bella Muzica

Breakfast:

Day 2: Brasov medieval city - Viscri, a Saxon village UNESCO - Sighisoara UNESCO
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)

OVERNIGHT & breakfast in Sighisoara (INCLUDED) central 3 star hotel very good reviews.Ex:hotel Sighisoara

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Day 3: Sighisoara - Malancrav & Biertan UNESCO, both Saxon villages - Sibiu
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.

OVERNIGHT & breakfast in Sibiu (INCLUDED) in central 3 star hotel with very good reviews. Ex:Casa Luxembourg

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Day 4: Sibiu - Transfagarasan road / Olt valley road - Bucharest
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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