Discover Transylvania from Budapest

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest - Transylvania
2 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
Cetatea Alba Iulia
Next 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
Day 2
Alba Iulia - Brasov
4 stops
3
Salina Turda
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
4
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
5
Viscri Fortified Church
After exploring Sighisoara we will stop to visit another UNESCO site in Viscri, the place where King Charles of England has a house and comes to visit every year. Here we will discover the fortified church inside and out and get the change to go up the main tower!
45 minutes • 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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Brasov - Timisoara
3 stops
7
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Early in the morning before the crowds come we will go see Dracula's castle, the most famous tourist spot in Romania! We'll see who built it and why and talk about Bram Stoker's novel who made this spot so popular!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Carta Monastery
One of the least know but truly interesting places in Romania is Carta Abbey. The easternmost Cistercian abbey in the Europe is a must while driving from Brasov to Sibiu.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Sibiu
Sibiu is a must when visiting Transylvania. We will be exploring its old town and walk up the council tower for the best view of the main square and of the surrounding area.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Timisoara - Budapest
2 stops
10
Timisoara Historical Center
On our last day we will be exploring the Old Town of Timisoara, European Capital of Culture in 2023 and learn about what happened in 1989 as this is the place where the revolution against the communist regime started!
2 hours • 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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