Transylvania Tour small group - guaranteed departure

Itinerary

Day 1: BUCHAREST – SIBIU area

Stop At: Big Square (Piata Mare), Sibiu Romania
Meet our tour guide, in the morning at your hotel in Bucharest. Time 8.30-9.30 AM. We collect all people from the Bucharest central hotels.

Continue on the way to the area of Sibiu, crossing the Carpathian mountains.

Walking tour of the Sibiu’s Old District. Sibiu is one of the most important fortified towns in Transylvania.. The city is reminiscent of old European cities such as Nuremburg and it was founded in 1190 and grew to be the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. This amazing town, with the "Old Town" (The Big Square, the Small Square, The staircase Tower, the Tanners Tower, the Liar’s Bridge , the House of the Butcher’s Guild , etc
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass, Strada Bisericii nr. 329, Sibiel 557234 Romania
Next we’ll stop in an old village from Sibiu area. You can enjoy a horse driven wagon tour in the old village. Learn more about the local traditions and way of living, visit an icon painting museum and a local household. Traditional dinner in a local house.

Overnight in a local guest house.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Traditional Romanian dinner in a local guesthouse
Accommodation included: Traditional guesthouse in Sibiel village

Day 2: SIBIU – HUNEDOARA - ALBA IULIA – SIGHISOARA

Stop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
In the morning we’ll go to Hunedoara to visit the biggest medieval castle from Romania – Corvin’s (Hunyad) Castle, dating since 15th century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Citadel of Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
We’ll continue to Alba Iulia, a city with long history dating since the ancient times. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral, Catholic Cathedral, the fortification system built in “Vauban” style.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar, Str. Scolii nr.14, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
End the day in Sighisoara. Taste the local drinks: In the evening we’ll have a plum/pear brandy and wine tasting in a small family cellar.

Overnight in a 3 stars hotel, located in the Old Town – Hotel Sighisoara or similar.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3 stars hotel, located in the Old Town – Hotel Sighisoara or similar.

Day 3: SIGHISOARA – SASCHIZ - PREJMER – BRASOV

Stop At: Sighisoara Historic Center, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
We’ll start the day with a visit on the medieval town of Sighisoara (UNESCO), also called “The Pearl of Transylvania” a wonderful medieval city where you can stil enjoy the medieval atmosphere. The citadel built in 13th century by German (Saxon) settlers it was an important cultural and artist center in medieval period. The old town is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns from Europe and its included in the UNESCO heritages list.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pivnita Bunicii, Str Principala 354, Saschiz 547510 Romania
Next we’ll drive through an area of old Transylvania villages which preserve their architecture and customs. Stop at Saschiz village, which it is famous for its natural home-made jams. Visit and jam tasting in a local producer shop.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer, East side of the Brasov Depression, Prejmer 507165 Romania
Next we’ll visit the fortified church from Prejmer (UNESCO), dating since 13th century and having an unique defensive architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
End the day in Brasov. In the afternoon walking tour of the medieval center of Brasov (2 hours). The city of Brasov is one of the oldest in Europe, dating from 1235. During the Middle Ages, Brasov was known as a powerful fortress surrounded by high stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers and other small fortresses. The buildings and the streets in the historical centre still preserve a medieval note. Concil Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion and Ecaterina’s Gate are the tour highlights.

Overnight in Brasov at Bella Musica Hotel***or similar, located in the Old Town
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Black Church (Biserica Neagra), Curte Honterus Johannes nr. 2, Brasov 500025 Romania
Visit inside of Black Church
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Weavers Bastion or Bastionul Tesatorilor, Strada Cosbuc George 9, Brasov 500015 Romania
inside visit
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at Bella Musica Hotel***or similar, located in the Old Town

Day 4: BRASOV –- BRAN – SINAIA - BUCHAREST

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
In the morning we’ll visit famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the Bran - Rucar passage. 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 the Bran Castle appeared in 1377.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Continue to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian kings.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Triumph Arch, Piata Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest Romania
End our journey with a panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, Victoriei Avenue, etc

Pass By: Palatul Regal/Royal Palace, Calea Victoriei 49-53, Bucharest Romania
Former Royal Palace, nowadays Art Mseum

Pass By: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
Drop-off at the airport (aprox 5.30-6.00 PM) or to a hotel in Bucharest.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.