3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages and Medieval Towns

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3 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Get ready for a three-day adventure in the mythical land of Transylvania that is filled with castles, medieval fortresses and a glimpse in the traditional Romanian way of life.  You’ll discover Transylvania’s remote villages and the enchanting medieval towns of Brașov and Sighișoara. Your guide will take you off the beaten path and explore authentic mountain villages and will tell you everything there is o know about the bloodthirsty count while visiting the birthplace of the famous Dracula.

What's Included

2 nights accommodation
Licensed English speaking guide;
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available in the car;
Transport by modern sedan/SUV with climate control;
Standard entrance fees to the visited attractions
Meals & alcoholic beverages, other than stated in the itinerary;
Photo & video fees at the visited sites;

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Bucharest to Transylvania

    3 stops
  • 1
    Peles Castle

    Guided tour of the Peles Castle considered as one of the most visited landmarks of the country.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

    Bran Castle, also known as the Dracula Castle, does not only have an impressive architecture but also is a place of great stories, myths, and legends. Discover everything you need to know during a guided tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Magura

    Arrive in the countryside where the time appears to stand still. The remote villages of Pestera and Magura are situated right between Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Mountains, miles away from bustle of the urban life. These villages welcome tourists to enjoy a picturesque landscape in an authentic rural environment.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania

    3 stops
  • 4
    Magura

    If weather permits, after breakfast you will have a couple of hours walk in the villages under the mountain or even have hike to the Zarnesti Gorge. There is a lot of natural variety available all seasons for everyone to enjoy. The actual walk/hike will be personalized on the spot.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Viscri

    On the way to Sighisoara, stop in Viscri village to visit one of the most important Saxon fortified churches. Its name comes from the German Weisse Khirche, meaning white church. Viscri was built around 1100 and is considered a unique gothic church. It was designated in 1993 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

    Like most of the cities of Transylvania, Sighișoara is also a city built by the Saxon colonists, but different from the others by the fact that it is the only currently inhabited citadel in Europe, and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1999. Discover this amazing place during a walking tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Back to Bucharest via Brasov

    2 stops
  • 7
    Brasov

    your guide will drive you to Brasov, one of the largest medieval towns in Transylvania. We will have a walking tour of the old city, visiting the main landmarks and we will go also for a short cable car ride (if available), to the top of the nearby mountain of a better view of how a medieval town looks like.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Bucharest

    The drive back to Bucharest will take a minimum of 3 hours. In the evening, the tour ends in Bucharest where your guide will drop you at your hotel or any other place in the town of your choosing.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Room type: 1 person - single occupancy; 2 people - 1 x double/twin room; 3 people - 1 double and 1 single occupancy room; 4 people - 2 x double rooms.
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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