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Explore the rich history of Transylvania by visiting the remarkable fortified church in Viscri and rural village, beautiful medieval town, and medieval fortress of Rupea. Starting from Brașov, this day trip involves private transportation to each site, where a knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating stories and insights about these architectural wonders.
- Private transportation included from Brașov for convenience
- Learn about the history and significance of these architectural treasures
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers interested in Transylvanian culture
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers will be notified with specific details after confirmation
Itinerary
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1Cetatea Rupea
upea Fortress (Romanian: Cetatea Rupea, German: Burg Reps, Hungarian: Kőhalmi vár) is a medieval fortress built by Transylvanian Saxons in the Kingdom of Hungary and first mentioned by a 1324 document. It is situated on a 120 m high basalt cliff, to the west of the Transylvanian town of Rupea in Romania. The fortress is located on DN13, 70 km from Brașov, on the road to Sighișoara.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Sighisoara
The second site to see is the amazing city of Sighisoara. It is a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved old town, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1999. The town played an important strategic and commercial role at the edges of Central Europe for several centuries. Sighișoara became one of the most important urban centers of Transylvania, with artisans from throughout the Holy Roman Empire visiting the settlement. The German artisans and craftsmen dominated the urban economy, as well as building the fortifications protecting it. It is estimated that during the 16th and 17th centuries Sighișoara had as many as 15 guilds and 20 handicraft branches.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Viscri Fortified Church
Discover unique UNESCO Herritage sites, Fortified church in Viscri, Sighisoara old town, and Rupea Fortress Start your private day trip in Brasov, where you meet your guide. The Viscri fortified church is a Lutheran fortified church in Viscri Rural Village, Brasov County, in the Transylvania region of Romania. It was built by the ethnic German Transylvanian Saxon community at a time when the area belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. Briefly Roman Catholic, it became Evangelical 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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