Highlights of Transylvania - private tour

Day 1 BUCHAREST – BRAN - BRASOV

1. 1

   Bucharest

   30 min

   In the morning meet with our guide at your hotel in Bucharest or at the airport (for flights arriving up to 11.00). Note: on request we can include extra nights and travel services in Bucharest.

2. 2

   Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Continue your Transylvania tour with a visit at the famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, the castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about Bran Castle appeared in 1377.

3. 3

   Brasov

   2 hours

   After the Bran Castle visit you can spend some time for souvenirs shopping and then leave
   End the day in Brasov with a visit of the medieval center of Brasov, The main sites are: Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion and Ecaterina’s Gate, St Nicholas Church, The Rope’s street, etc. The city of Brasov has its origins back to 13th century and it was one of the most important trade centre and one of the most fortified towns. Part of the medieval buildings can still be seen in our tour.
   We'll end the day going back to Brasov driving on the fast road if you want to spend more time in the city or on the slower countryside road to pass picturesque mountain villages..
   Overnight in Brasov.

Day 2 BRASOV - PREJMER – VISCRI – RUPEA - SIGHISOARA - BRASOV

1. 1

   Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer

   45 min Admission ticket included

   Depart from Brasov to explore the Saxon heritages from the area. First stop at Prejmer Fortified Church (UNESCO), one of the best preserved of its kind in Eastern Europe. Dating since 13th century, it is a great sample of a mix between the religious and defensive structures. Built the be a shelter for the local communities the fortified churches are characteristic for southern Transylvania and was part of the regional defensive system. Almost every village in the area had a type of fortification. The most important ones are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

2. 2

   Viscri Fortified Church

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Next we’ll drive to one of the most charming Transylvanian villages – Viscri. The village preserves the authentic architecture of the houses, old way of life, traditions and crafts. It is considered a great sample of the Saxon / German Heritage of Transylvania. Enjoy a walk through the village and visit the Viscri Fortified church.

3. 3

   Cetatea Rupea

   45 min Admission ticket included

   We’ll continue to Rupea fortress, an impressive citadel with three concentric fortified walls and 3 interior precincts.

4. 4

   Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   In the afternoon we’ll arrive at Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval town of Transylvania. The main sights: Clock Tower and History Museum, Birth place of Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), Covered stairs, Church on the Hill, towers and fortifications. Enjoy a walk on the narrow streets paved with river stones.
   Sighisoara is a must see place for any traveller having a tour in Romania.

Day 3 BRASOV - SIBIU – SIBIEL – BRASOV

1. 1

   Centrul Istoric

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   We’ll drive in the morning to Sibiu. The city of Sibiu it was the biggest medieval town of Transylvania and today is one of the most popular tourist sights. Highlights: Big Square, Little Square, Orthodox and Lutheran-Evangelical Cathedrals, Liars bridge, medieval wall, etc. Sibiu is a vibrant city with a charming old town and a walk will reveal parts of the local history and culture. It is considered one of the European most romantic places to live and visit.

2. 2

   Sibiel

   2 hours

   At lunch time we’ll drive you to the villages from the Sibiu's surroundings, places with a long history and tradition. The best way to discover village life is to go a trip by horse driven wagon. Enjoy the sightseeing and the village architecture.. Then we’ll serve a home-made traditional lunch in a local family guesthouse. It is also the chance to see a typical Transylvanian household and to see how a peasant family lives.
   Return to Brasov.
   Overnight in Brasov, in the same hotel.

Day 4 BRASOV – SINAIA – BUCHAREST

1. 1

   Peles Castle

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   . Leave Brasov on the way to Bucharest. Stop on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian kings. Peles castle is considered one of the best castles in Europe and one of the most modern buildings of its time.

2. 2

   Bucharest

   1 hour

   Drop off at the airport or at a hotel in Bucharest – Approx 2.00 PM.
   Optional. Panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Triumph Arch, Victoriei Square, Victory Avenue, Royal Palace, Athenaeum, Revolution Square, Parliament Palace, Union Square, University Square.