Transylvania Tour from Budapest to Bucharest: 4 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Budapesta – Arad- Timisoara
3 stops
1
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
On your first day meet with your guide and set out for Romania. You'll cross the border at Arad.
2
. The first stop will be in Arad for a short walking tour. Arad is one of the Transylvanian towns with rich culture, that can be observed through it’s architecture. Stroll the city streets to see City Hall Palace , the Palace of Culture , the neo-gothic and secessionist-style Red Church, the large domed Roman Catholic Church and the neo-classical State Theatre. If time allows it you can have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Timisoara Historical Center
In the afternoon reach Timisoara. This bustling city has been awarded European Capital of Culture 2019 due to it’s architecture that shows Turkish influence and massive Austro-Hungarian influence.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Timisoara – Corvin Castle – Alba Iulia – Sibiu
3 stops
4
Castelul Corvinilor
Start fresh in the morning after breakfast with your guide and head for your first stop at Corvin Castle. Explore this gothic castle to find it’s history that lays in the walls of this place.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Cetatea Alba Iulia
After Corvin castle head for Alba-Iulia city. Alba-Iulia has an important cultural role in modern Romania as this is the place where the ancient and medieval history can be observed and also for the fact that this is where our country signed the unification treaty in 1918. Stroll the Old Town section to explore the history of this city.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Sibiu Travel
In the afternoon reach Sibiu, where you will be having a walking tour in the Old Town of Sibiu. Sibiu is a medium size city but with rich history and it was appointed the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Join our guide for a walking tour and explore the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sibiu- Sighisoara – Brasov
2 stops
7
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
Start fresh in the morning and set out for Sighisoara city, a fairtale town where Vlad Dracula was born in 1431. Explore the city with our guide through a walking tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Brasov Historical Center
After Sighisoara set out for Brasov. This medium size city is one the most favorite destination of most Romanian people as the Old Town preserves rich history. Enjoy a walking tour to observe the Black Church and the main gates of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Brasov – Bran Castle – Peles Castle – Bucharest
2 stops
9
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Set out first thing in the morning for Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s castle. Visit the inside of this 14th century castle to find out the story about Vlad Dracula.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Peles Castle
In the afternoon set out for Sinaia where you will stop at the Peles Castle. This 19th century castle was built by the royal family of Romania and it’s still being preserved in the same way it did over a century ago. In the afternoon reach Bucharest. End of service.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from 1st of August, 2024, to 1st May 2025. If your tour is booked within this period then you will see Peles Castle from the outside. You will spend more time at Bran Castle and Brasov. Subject to change due to castle policy
• Your guide will assist you with purchasing the entrance tickets

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