Transylvania in a nutshell (2 days, from Cluj)

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Highlights:
• Corvin Castle: The largest Gothic castle in Romania, known for its dramatic architecture and historical significance.
• Sibiu city center, recognized as the European Capital of Culture (2007)
• Biertan fortified church, the most imposing Saxon church, part of UNESCO heritage.
• Sighisoara Fortress: a beautifully preserved medieval town, also a UNESCO heritage
• Vlad the Impaler birthplace, Romanian prince who inspired the legendary Dracula character

What's Included

services of a professional English speaking guide / driver
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
accommodation in a 3* hotel, on a double room basis - if you choose this options
all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
hotel pick up & drop off (only for private tours)
your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
photo / video entrance fees (where required)
your personal expenses
flight tickets
travel insurance
entry tickets (for Corvin Castle, Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral, Biertan fortified church)
single supplement if you chose the accommodation included option (30 eur to be paid on the spot)

Meeting and pickup

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

For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address where we can meet you. For shared tours, we ask travellers to choose one of the two set pick up locations. We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cluj - Alba Iulia - Hunedoara - Sibiu

    3 stops
  • 1
    Cetatea Alba Iulia

    After breakfast, take a one hour transfer to Alba Iulia. Stop to visit the Vauban citadel. Good chance to understand why this is a very special town both for Romanians and Hungarians of Transylvania.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Castelul Corvinilor

    Visit Corvin Castle (also known as Hunyadi Castle), built by the glorious Hunyadi family which gave the Kingdom of Hungary one of its greatest Kings: Matthias the Just. Charmed by the fairy-tale beauty of the castle and shocked by its austerity, let yourself immersed into the legends and the stories about the royal family, it’s origin, medieval fighting techniques and many other interesting information.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sibiu

    Arrive in the culturally bustling city of Sibiu. Free time to stroll on the colourful streets and enjoy one of the many local restaurants.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Sibiu - Biertan - Sighisoara - Cluj

    3 stops
  • 4

    After breakfast, tour the old town: visit the four fortifications of the medieval city, the Liar’s Bridge, the Small & the Big Squares, the Evangelical church. Departure for Sighisoara, along Hartibaciu Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Biertan Fortified Church

    Stop in Biertan to visit the biggest of the UNESCO fortified Saxon churches of Transylvania. Lunch in a restaurant.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Sighisoara

    Arrive in the medieval town of Sighisoara and visit the old fortification. Free time to visit Vlad the Impaler 'Dracula‘s' birth house or savour a local craft beer. Arrival back in Cluj in late afternoon.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No high-heeled shoes advices
  • The order of the visits may differ.
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