Private 5 Day Best of Transylvania Tour from Bucharest

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest-Arrival
2 stops
1
Otopeni
Transfer from the Airport to Bucharest
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Bucharest
Welcome to Romania! Upon arrival, discover the uniqueness of the capital of Romania, known as the ‘Little Paris of the East’. Discover the most popular attractions from Bucharest such as the famous Arch of Triumph, The Romanian Atheneum, The Constitution Square, and the second largest building in the world, The Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest’s icon. Arrive at the hotel, and check-in. Enjoy a traditional welcome dinner at a local restaurant from the Old Town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Bucharest – Sibiu (cca 300km)
3 stops
3
Palace of Parliament
After breakfast, visit The Palace of the Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the World, and discover its amazing interior with impressive halls, massive chandeliers, mirrors and huge carpets.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Sibiu
Drive north towards famous Transylvania, cross the Carpathian Mountains along the Olt Valley to the old and idyllic town of Sibiu. Sibiu was settled by the German colonists in the 12th century and preserved until nowadays its medieval atmosphere. Join your local guide for a walk to the Grand and Small Square, the Liar’s bridge and the Huet Square. Admire the Brukenthal Palace, the Council Tower, the Catholic Church and the Evangelic Church with its 74m high tower.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Bridge of Lies
The 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sibiu – Sighisoara – Biertan – Sibiel – Sibiu (cca. 270km)
4 stops
6
Near the Clock Tower and The Citadel of Sighisoara, visit 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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Visit The Church on the Hill, 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.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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Visit the clock Tower of Sighisora, built in the 14th century had as main purpose to defend the main gate of the citadel, and it was also used as town hall until the year 1556. It is opposite guarded by Tailor's Tower and is the main entrance to the citadel. With a height of 64m, the tower is visible from almost every part of the City.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Biertan Fortified Church
Journey towards The Fortified church of Biertan, one of the largest and most impressive strongholds in Transylvania, that looks like something out of a fairy tale. Set in a spectacular landscape, perched high on a hill, and surrounded by vineyards, the fortified church bears an enchanting love story. Legend has it that couples seeking divorce were locked for 2 weeks in the Prison Tower, being forced to share everything, and after that most of the couple decided to give up the idea of divorcing.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Sibiu – Bran – Brasov (cca. 190km)
3 stops
10
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
After a scenic drive to Bran visit the 14th-century imposing Bran Castle, the Transylvania’s most famous castle. Hidden in the hilly forest of Bran and surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend, the castle was built by the German Saxons in the 14th century and served as customs for many centuries between Transylvania and Wallachia. In 1920 the castle became Royal Residence, offered as a gift by the people of Brasov to Queen Marie of Romania.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Brasov
Journey towards Brasov and discover an enchanting medieval town with colourful houses and cobblestone streets. Enjoy a tour of the Old Town, visit the town’s symbol with a history of over 600 years, The Black Church. Continue with The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate and the Rope’s Street, the third narrowest street in Europe. Check-in at your centrally located hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
With 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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest (cca 200km)
1 stop
13
Peles Castle
Travel to Sinaia, one of the most popular mountain resorts in Romania, and visit the Peles Castle. Considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe, The Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture. Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873, the castle served as the summer residence of the royal family until 1947.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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