Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Transylvania is King Charles III (of United Kingdom) favorite place in Romania. In this private tour you shall discover the medieval towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, the UNESCO Fortified Churches from the Saxon Villages including Viscri where King Charles III owns a property - to be visited. The most beautiful castle of Romania, Peles but also the most famous one, Bran - aka Dracula's Castle are part of the tour. Amazing views of Carpathian Mountains will offer you unforgettable memories.
What's included
Air conditioned private car or minivan, fuel cost and parking fees
The Church on the hill - Sighisoara
Breakfast
Visit of a Blacksmith within a ROMA family in a Saxon village
3 night accommodation in central 3* hotel/guest house, please see examples in tour description.
Transfer from / to the airport / accommodation (Bucharest)
Peles Castle visit of ground floor and first floor
The Council Tower (Sibiu) and the Lutheran Cathedral (Sibiu)
Bran Castle standard tour
Licensed private English speaking guide/driver for the whole trip
Black church in Brasov
Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
The fortified churches of Viscri, Malancrav and Biertan
King Charles III (of United Kingdom) property in the Saxon village of Viscri
Other meals than mentioned
Individual travel insurance
Bran Castle exhibition of medieval torture devices (20 RON per person)
Bran Castle - the time tunnel
What to expect
Day 1: Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Brasov medieval city
Bran Castle
1h · Admission ticket included
The document first attesting its existence dates back in 1377. The castle became a favorite place for Queen Maria, who put her mark on the interior’s renovation, and it was later seized by communists in 1948 along with royals’ expulsion from Romania. For Bran Castle, being most associated with the myth of Dracula’s Castle - linked to the Bram Stoker’s novel, made it famous all over the world. After the guided tour of the castle, you will surely enjoy some little souvenirs’ shopping.
Peles Castle
1h · Admission ticket included
In Sinaia there is probably the most beautiful castle in Romania. The Royal family built the Peles Castle as their summer residence at the end of 19th century and it is one of the architectural masterpieces of Europe.
Brasov Historical Center
1h · Admission ticket included
Brasov is one of the seven medieval cities of Transylvania. We shall have a relaxing walk in the Old Town area (the Council Square) and accommodate for the night.
Day 2: Brasov medieval city - Viscri, a Saxon village UNESCO - Sighisoara UNESCO
Viscri Fortified Church
1h · Admission ticket included
We shall visit the fortified church in the traditional Saxon village of Viscri. Optional (at your own expense) we can pay a visit to the Blacksmith within a traditional Gypsy family (cost 5 Euro/person) and take a ride by a horse and cart in the village (cost 7 Euro/person)
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
1h · Admission ticket included
We shall visit the Medieval Citadel (UNESCO) and its Square, pass by the house where Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula, was born. Visit the Church on the Hill which is a representative one for Transylvnia.
Day 3: Sighisoara - Malancrav & Biertan UNESCO, both Saxon villages - Sibiu
1h · Admission ticket included
The real treasure of the Fortified church in Malancrav is its mural painting, being the best-preserved ensemble of linear-narrative Gothic painting of the 14th century. Also we shall find out the reason why in Malancrav there is the largest Saxon community for any village in Transylvania. And we can pay a visit to a local lady (extra cost 5 Euro/person) that still weaves carpets and table cloths on a wooden loom and even had Prince Charles as one of her clients.
Biertan Fortified Church
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the Fortified Church of Biertan included in UNESCO.
Piaka Mica
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Have a relaxing walk in the Old Town of Sibiu including the Large Square, the Small Square (Piata Mica), the Liars' Bridge, The Council Tower, the Citadel's street and other representative cathedrals of Sibiu.
Brateiu
30m
Optional we can visit a Coppersmith within a ROMA/Gypsy family that still works with copper, brass and silver. We can visit his house where his wife will show us some traditional Roma/Gypsy outfits. Cost 5 Euro/person
Day 4: Sibiu - Transfagarasan road / Olt valley road - Bucharest
Transfagarasan Highway
1h · Admission ticket included
If would like to drive back to Bucharest on an adventure road with some spectacular scenery, and you’re travelling from July to October we can go through Transfagarasan, the “best road in the world” according to Jeremy Clarkson – famous former co-presenter of UK TV show Top Gear.
If you are travelling in the other time of the year, we shall drive through the Olt Valley road, the traditional one from Sibiu to Bucharest.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
It is possible to start the private tour from the cities of Brasov or Sibiu too.
To ALL TRAVELERS : please be so kind to provide a phone number for the lead traveler to be able to make contact with the tour guide.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
