3-Day Private Tour of Medieval Transylvania from Bucharest

4.9
(15 reviews)

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

This 3-day private tour introduces you to fascinating Transylvania, where colourful centuries-old traditions are still alive and well in the small villages, and people make a living from time-honoured, traditional occupations, such as being shepherds, weavers, blacksmiths and carpenters.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan
English speaking licensed tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
2 nights accommodation
Private tour
Breakfast
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We offer pick-up from any hotel & apartment rental in Bucharest. The guide will meet you in your hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.

What to expect

Itinerary:

Day 1. Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle (aka Dracula's Castle) - Brasov

Your private guide will meet you at the airport or at your centrally located hotel in Bucharest. Afterwards you will start your journey to Transylvania. First, visit Peles Castle: located in Sinaia (approx. 44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in all of Europe. Set against the natural back drop of the Carpathian Mountains, the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.

The next stop is Bran, where you will visit the 'Castle of Dracula'. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created from Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the medieval town of Brasov. Highlights of the tour include; Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, The Blacksmiths Bastion, The Weavers Bastion, The Ropemakers Bastion, The Drapers Bastion.

Day 2. Brasov - Prejmer - Harman - Sighisoara

The first stop of the day is the Fortified Church of Prejmer (UNESCO site) - Situated approximately 16km northeast of Brasov, it is one of Eastern Europe’s best preserved fortified churches. Surrounding the cross-shaped church (originally built by the Teutonic knights) are walls 12 meters high and 4 meters thick. These wall helped to protect the church and Prejmer’s inhabitants during war times, when each family would retreat into their own room.

Next visit the Fortified church of Harman - although smaller than Prejmer fortress, this church matches it in charm and architectural value.

The tour moves on to visit the fortified town of Sighisoara (UNESCO site) last. Sighisoara is one of the few inhabited fortified towns in the world and is a great example of medieval town planning: Here, all the elements of the medieval world have been perfectly preserved. Sighisoara tour highlights: The Clock Tower & History Museum, The Church on the Hill, House of Dracula, The pupils roofed stairways, German cemetery.

Day 3. Sighisoara - Fortified Church of Biertan - Bucharest

Today you will visit the Fortified Church of Biertan (UNESCO site) - This architectonic ensemble from Biertan will impress with its harmonious position and its aesthetic and historic value. The original building materials have been preserved since the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century; it is therefore easy to see why it is included in The UNESCO List of World Patrimony.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Supplied by Yolo Tours Romania

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