Fortified castles/citadels of Transylvania (2 Days Private Tour from Bucharest)

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Offered in: English

Step into the legendary land of charming Transylvania!

The tour takes 2 full days (departure from Bucharest) and includes visits to the major medieval fortifications in the area of Transylvania: Brasov medieval city, Rasnov – a splendid fortified citadel from XV century and Sighisoara - one of the most beautiful, best-preserved and still inhabited medieval citadels in Europe. An optional visit would be Peles Castle in Sinaia.

In the second day you will discover Rupea citadel - which is one of the oldest and best-conserved medieval sites in Romania, archaeological excavations showing the first signs of human settlements are dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic and Prejmer fortress - the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe. An optional visit would be Dracula Castle in Bran

Our guide will present you the history of medieval defense structures, how people used to defeat the enemies and how this ended up being part of our Romanian culture.

What's Included

Transport by private airconditioned vehicle
Private tour with a local guide
Breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest
Overnight accommodation in Sighisoara (3* hotel)
Food and drinks
Entrance fee to the tourist attractions

Meeting and pickup

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

Your guide will meet you in front of your hotel at the time you requred.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Bucharest to Sighisoara

    5 stops
  • 1
    Peles Castle

    A Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

    A fortified citadel from XV century

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Brasov Historical Center

    The city is notable for being the regional capital of the Transylvanian Saxons of the Burzenland administrative area in the past, and a large commercial hub on the trade roads between East and West. It is also the birthplace of the national anthem of Romania.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

    It is a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved walled old town, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

    A legendary castle in Transylvania

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Fortifications in Transylvania

    3 stops
  • 6
    Cetatea Rupea

    One of the oldest archaeological sites in Romania, the first signs of human settlements dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer

    The church was founded by the Germanic Teutonic Knights, and then was eventually taken over by the Transylvanian Saxon community. Initially Roman Catholic, it became Lutheran following the Reformation. Together with the surrounding village, the church forms part of the villages with fortified churches in Transylvania UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

    It was built by the German community of the city and stands as the main Gothic style monument in the country, as well as being the largest and one of the most important Lutheran (Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania) places of worship in the region.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Crafted Tours Romania

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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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