3-Day Private Tour of Medieval Transylvania from Bucharest

4.9 (16 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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

What to expect

Day 1: Visit the most beautiful places of Transylvania
  1. Bran Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Bran Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Transylvania, and is known as the home of Count Dracula.
  2. Black Church
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Over 600 years old, the Black Church from Brasov is the most famous monument from this old Transylvanian town. This is the largest hall church east of Vienna.
  3. Peles Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    This 19th-century castle was commissioned by King Carol I and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
  4. Catherine's Gate
    Pass by
    Ecaterina/Catherine's Gate, one of the oldest gates of Brasov City, is considered the most beautiful gates that has kept its original state.
  5. Sighisoara Clock Tower
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Clock Tower, the highest tower of Sighisoara , with 64 m of its dates from the fourteenth century. Now, holds the history museum.
  6. Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    As a defensive construction, this fortified church acted as a shelter during times of attack and could house over 1500 people.
  7. Church on the Hill
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    This church is the most important monument of religious architecture in Sighisoara and is one of the great churches of Transylvania, being the third largest.
  8. Biertan Fortified Church
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    A must-see attraction while in Transylvania, the fortified church of Biertan is part of the UNESCO Heritage Sites and is one of the strongest of these unique fortifications.
  9. Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
    Pass by
    Founded by German craftsmen and merchants known as the Saxons of Transylvania, Sighişoara is a fine example of a small, fortified medieval town.
  10. Saros pe Tarnave
    Pass by
    Admire the old river of Sighisoara Fortress, that cross the town
  11. Fortified Church of Harman
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The church-fortress stands on flat ground in a square in the centre of the village. It was surrounded by a moat in the Middle Ages.
  12. Turnul Alb
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The White Tower in Braşov
    Built in the 15th century out of brick and stone, the tower had five wooden galleries and its maintenance was done by the craftsmen of the tin and copper guild.
  13. Black Tower
    20m
    Black Tower (aka Turnul Negru) was a defensive tower on Warthe Hill which protected the west side of medieval Brasov.
  14. Scara acoperita
    Pass by
    It was built between 1660 - 1662 and covered by the locals to protect children going to school. In 1842 it was altered and left with 175 steps.
  15. Casa Vlad Dracul
    Pass by · Admission ticket not included
    Vlad Dracul House of Sighișoara is located in Tin Street No.1, between the Citadel Square and the Clock Tower. It is the place where Vlad the Impaler, the historical character who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, was born, in 1431.
  16. Weavers Bastion or Bastionul Tesatorilor
    Pass by
    The Weaver Bastion is the work and toil of the craftsmen belonging to the weaver guild, being built during 1421-1436.
  17. Draper Bastion
    Pass by
    The Drapers' Bastion is one of the six bastions of the preserved Brasov Fortresses. It is located in the southwestern corner of the fortification line.
Day 2: Enjoy the beauty of Transylvania
  1. Bucegi Mountains
    Pass by
    Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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