3 days Private day trips from Brasov. City Break in Transylvania

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Private guided tour starting / ending in Brasov
Explore the South-East corner of Transylvania, the area most rich in historical sights, medieval towns, old castles, the unique fortified churches and fortresses. scenic old villages, traditions, crafts, great landscapes of the Carpathians mountains, green rolling hills and forest. You can also enjoy the Transylvanian countryside, charming old villages which preserve the architecture, traditions and the old way of living. This tour of Transylvania is a great chance to taste local food and drinks and to admire the scenic landscapes. We are inviting you to join us for this 3 days tour from Brasov. We’ll leave each day in a different direction to explore the area and we’ll be back in the afternoon back to Brasov. The city of Brasov is by itself a jewelry and a great place to set your base for a Transylvanian experience. You can book your own hotel as you please and our guide will pick you up and drop you off, every day at this location.

What's Included

Private tour Guide - English language
Lunch
Transport with car or minivan
Tour of the village in horse driven wagon

Meeting and pickup

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

Our guide will carry a sign with the traveler's name

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    BRASOV – SINAIA – BRAN – PREJMER - BRASOV

    5 stops
  • 1
    Brasov

    9.00 AM. Meet our tour guide, in the morning at your hotel / address from Brasov.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Peles Castle

    First stop at Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian kings. It is a great palace which impress with his architecture, amazing wooden decorations, furniture, King Carol I weapons collections, and stained glass windows.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

    Continue to Bran and visit the famous Bran Castle, dating since 14th century. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov, at the entrance in the Bran - Rucar passage – the gate of Transylvania. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola. The castle was built to defend the entrance in Transylvania and to be a custom point, Your tour guide will tell you all details about the castle construction style, its architecture and events along the history and mostly which is the real connection between Vlad Dracula and Bran castle.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Fortress of Prejmer/Tartlau

    Last visit of the day will be at Prejmer fortified church (UNESCO), a unique sample for a mix between a religious and a defensive structure. Built to protect the village communities, fortified churches are characteristic for southern Transylvania.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Brasov

    Return in the afternoon (about 6.00 PM) to Brasov. Drop off at your hotel or accommodation place.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    BRASOV – VISCRI - SIGHISOARA - BRASOV

    4 stops
  • 6
    Brasov Historical Center

    9.00 AM meet your guide and start the tour . Brasov is one of the most important cities from Romania and a very powerful medieval citadel dating since 13th century. Vlad Dracula lived in this town for a couple years in 15th century. You’ll find more about his activities and love affairs. In the morning we’ll have a walking tour of Brasov, which include: Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion, Ecaterina’s Gate, etc.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Cetatea Rupea

    We’ll continue our Transylvanian tour driving in a very scenic rural area. Admire the beauty of the Transylvanian green rolling hills and the old charming saxon villages scattered among the hills and alleys. Almost all the villages in the south of Transylvania had a type of fortification to protect the local community. From the road we can admire Rupea fortress, an impressive citadel which had the role to protect the villages in the area. The three lines of fortifications made from this place one of the strongest fortresses from Transylvania.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Viscri Fortified Church

    Viscri village is one of the most known and charming villages of Transylvania which preserve authentic houses and ways of living. Viscri fortified church (UNESCO) is the oldest and most important building. We’ll visit the church, fortifications and the museum. Enjoy a nice walk on the village streets, take a look at the local hand-made products and experience the rural life of the past.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

    The afternoon is dedicated to explore the medieval town of Sighisoara, an amazing place which preserved the medieval houses and town aspect. Sighisoara is highly connected with our Dracula tour because here was born Vlad Dracula in the Middle Age, where nowadays, there is a restaurant called House of Dracula. Enjoy a walk on the narrow river stones paved streets and visit the town’s best sights: Clock Tower, Church on the Hill, Tinsmith’s Tower, Church of the Monastery, etc. Sighisoara’s Old Town is included in the UNESCO World Heritages List. Return to Brasov. Drop off at your hotel or accommodation place (estimated 7.00 PM)

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    BRASOV - SIBIU – SIBIEL – BRASOV

    3 stops
  • 10
    Centrul Istoric

    9.00 AM meet your guide and start the tour. We’ll drive in the morning to Sibiu. The city of Sibiu it was the biggest medieval town of Transylvania and today is one of the most popular tourist sights. Highlights: Big Square, Little Square, Orthodox and Lutheran-Evangelical Cathedrals, Liars bridge, medieval wall, etc. Sibiu is a vibrant city with a charming old town and a walk will reveal parts of the local history and culture. It is considered one of the European most romantic places to live and visit.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 11

    Next we’ll drive you to the villages from the Sibiu's surroundings, places with a long history and tradition. The best way to discover village life is to go a trip by horse driven wagon. Enjoy the sightseeing and the village architecture.. Then we’ll serve a home-made traditional lunch in a local family guesthouse. It is also the chance to see a typical Transylvanian household and to see how a peasant family lives.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Brasov

    Return to Brasov. Drop off at your hotel or accommodation place (estimated 7.00 PM)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Visit Transilvania Travel

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If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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