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This two day tour is perfect to browse the two most important medieval Saxon cities of Transylvania: Sighișoara and Sibiu with departure from Brasov and arrival at the same place. The beautiful citadels and fortified churchies from the route, some of them in the UNESCO heritage, like Viscri and Biertan fortified church can be visited, without being in a hurry. At Sibiu is enough time to admire the historical center on the night too.
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Itinerary
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1
The former headquarters of the Teutonic Knights from 13rd century, recently renovated.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Viscri Fortified Church
Viscri Vilage is representative for Transylvania, being very well preserved and so the modern influences being unimportant. It is one of the Transylvanian vilages where prince Charles of Wales has a house. The village and its surroundings can be admired from the fortified church tower (UNESCO patrimony).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
Sighisoara, the citadel-city (UNESCO patrimony) with buildings, walls and defend towers from the Medieval Age. We will visit the “upper town” with Clock Tower, the house where Vlad the Impaller was born, the Covered Stair, the Hill Church and the Evanghelic Cemetery.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
4
Axente Sever Fortified Church, a well preserved church and a museum about the Saxon minority from Transylvania.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Sibiu Travel
Over night
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Sibiu Tourist Information Center
It is the most important settlement of the Transylvanian Saxons. The main attractions are, besides the pedestrian and narrow streets, characteristic for the old medieval cities: The Big Square, with the Town hall and Brukental Museum, The Council Tower, on the top of which you can admire the whole view of the city, the Small Square, the Ursuline Nun’s Church, the Lies Bridge, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Fagaras Fortress
One of the greatest and well preserved citadels in Eastern Europe. Built between the 14th and 17th century, it had many destinations: princely residence, Citadel of the Throne, military garrison of the Austrian Army and after 1918, a Romanian army garrison, political prison (1950 – 1960) and today the museum of the County of Fagaras.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Manastirea Sinca Veche
Sinca Veche Orthodox Complex where there is an Orthodox Cave Church, dug in the ground by the Orthodox Christians. The historians say the temple is unique in the world. It was used as a refugee place by the Orthodox monks hunted and forced by Maria Theresa to convert to the Catholic faith.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Brasov Historical Center
Destination point.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Here is the oldest water mill, still working, of the Country of Fagaras. You can see the way in which it works and the hospitable owners will offer you a tea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11
The only ruin of a Cistercian Monastery in Romania, dating from the first half of the 13thcentury.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Sibiu - Brasov
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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