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Overview
Saxon Villages within Transylvania date back more than 900 years. Fortified churches, peasant fortresses and castles are those things that you will explore on your 7-Day private guided tour of Transylvania. Here, the ways of life have remained unchanged after hundreds of years. With the help of "Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation” that functioned under the patronage of King Charles III, many of the traditional houses from the Transylvanian villages were carefully restored and are now ready for you to discover.
What's included
English-speaking guide for the entire tour
4 nights accommodation in Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation's guesthouses (double occupancy)
Dinner
3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel/guest house in Brasov, Sibiu and Bucharest (double occupancy)
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
What to expect
Day 1: Start our adventure to Transylvania / Bucharest - Brasov Medieval City
Peles Castle
1h · Admission ticket included
Drive 2 hours from Bucharest and visit Peles Palace from Sinaia, the sumer Residence of the Royal Family of Romania and one of the most beautiful castles of Europe
Brasov
2h
We reach Brasov Medieval Town and visit the Old Town - relaxed walking tour and visit the Black Church and take you to lunch.
Day 2: Discover King Charles III favourite Saxon Village from Transylvania - Viscri Village
Viscri
45m
Drive 1.5 hours from Brasov to Viscri Saxon Village, the village where King Charles III has a house. We will visit His house and learn about the relationship between King Charles III and Transylvania. The house is fully restored and keeps the genuine charm of the old days.
Viscri Fortified Church
2h · Admission ticket included
We walk Viscri Village and stop at the Fortified Church, 700 years old Unesco WH site. We will meet the locals. In the evening, we'll taste the local cuisine – a lovely lady will cook for us a traditional meal.
Day 3: Go deeper in Transylvania to Malancrav Saxon Village
Sighisoara
1h 30m
Today, we go deeper into Transylvania. After 1 hour we'll arrive in Sighisoara, a superb citadel with people still living inside. It was one of the seven cities which formed Siebenburgen, the old german name of Transylvania (7 cities). It is the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, famous worldwide by his nickname, Dracula.
Fortified Lutheran Church of Malancrav
3h · Admission ticket included
Our accommodation for the night will be in Malancrav Village, one of the most beautiful villages from Transylvania. We'll enjoy Apafi Manor. The mansion was restored by the Mihai Eminescu Trust - King Charles III was the patron of this Foundation. Apafi Manor is right next to the impressive Fortified Church which still has 600 years old original frescoes.
Day 4: Discover Sibiu Medieval City, the most beautiful city of Romania
Sibiu
2h
Today, we'll go for Sibiu Medieval City, probably, the most beautiful city of Romania, an old Saxon Town built by the Saxons more than 800 years ago.
Biertan Fortified Church
45m · Admission ticket included
On the way to Sibiu, we'll visit Biertan Fortified Church, Unesco WH site and a 500 years old church.
Day 5: Enjoy rural Transylvania and discover another village where King Charles III used to come
Kalnoky Castle
2h · Admission ticket included
We drive to a remote village, Miclosoara, where Count Kalnoky - a good friend of King Charles III - restored many old charming houses. We.ll visit the old mansion as well. The accommodation will be in an old saxon house with superb furniture.
Day 6: Have accommodation in King Charles III private house
Valea Zalanului
4h
Save the best for last, people say. Well, it's true – today we will go to Valea Zalanului Village, the place where King Charles III bought a house and asked his good friend – Count Kalnoky – to restore it. Great job he did ! We'll have the opportunity to stay in The King's house from the village. Here, we can admire the area on a horse cart ride. Traditional dinner at the house.
Day 7: Go back to Bucharest, the Capital of Romania
Bucharest
4h
Time to get back to Bucharest where we'll reach after 3 hours. We'll visit Palace of the Parliament, the impressive building constructed during Nicolae Ceausescu’s dictatorial regime. The current headquarters of the Romanian Parliament is the largest non-military building on the planet. We'll spend some time in the Old City of Bucharest.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from the customer location
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
On public holidays and Mondays, sites may be closed
Minimum 2 persons per booking
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
