Discover Transylvania from Budapest

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest - Transylvania
3 stops
1
Castelul Corvinilor
Our first stop will be at Corvin Castle, probably the most amazing gothic castle in Eastern Europe where we'll be talking about the history of Transylvania and who built this beautiful fort.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Here we'll be exploring one of the seven UNESCO fortified churches of Transylvania and understand who and why built these amazing fortifications that are scattered throughout Transylvania.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Sibiu
Our day will end in Sibiu with a tour of the historical Old Town and of course a traditional Romanian dinner at one of the restaurants nearby. Overnight in Sibiu.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sibiu - Brasov
3 stops
4
First stop of the day will be in the small town of Carta where we will be exploring the ruins of the easternmost Benedictine Abbey in Europe where parts of the movie "The Nun" were filmed.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
The highlight of today will be our visit to Dracula's Castle where your guide will tell the story of Vlad the Impaler and how the legend of Dracula has managed to attract so many people to visit this castle and learn about its history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Brasov Historical Center
Before hitting the hay we will be doing a walking tour of Brasov's Old Town which many consider to be one of the most impressive in Transylvania. During the tour we'll get to visit the Black Church, the largest gothic church in Romania.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Brasov - Turda
3 stops
7
Viscri Fortified Church
On our way to Sighisoara we will stop to visit another UNESCO Fortified Church in Viscri, the place where King Charles of England has a house and comes to visit every year. Here we will explore the fortified church inside and out and get the change to go up the main tower!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Sighisoara
Sighisoara will surely amaze you with its beautiful colorful houses and with its interesting history. We'll explore the Old Town and get to see one of the last inhabited medieval forts in Europe.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Salina Turda
Last but not least, Turda Salt Mine will simply leave you speechless. One of the most amazing underground places in Europe is right here in the heart of Transylvania where we'll be 120m underground ( 360 feet ). Don't worry, it's a huge space and you won't feel claustrophobic
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Turda - Budapest
2 stops
10
Alba Iulia
On our last day we will be visiting the place where the unification of Romania was signed back in 1918, Alba Iulia. The Old Town is simply stunning, as it is basically within a star shaped fortress so there so much to discover!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Budapest
Drive back to Budapest or Budapest Airport.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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