Highlights of Transylvania

Starting point: Bucharest

Ending Point: Bucharest

Total distance: approx. 1050 km (650 miles)

Total driving time: approx. 15 hrs.

Average daily driving time: approx. 3hrs 45min

Accommodation: 3 nights in Brasov, the same hotel                                                                                                                                                 

Map Legend: I (Bucharest), B (Bran castle), D (Prejmer), E (Sighisoara), H (Brasov), G (Sibiu)

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.
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. 
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 centres and one of the most fortified towns. Part of the medieval buildings can still be seen in our tour.
Accommodation at Bella Muzica Hotel *** or similar, located in the Old Town.

Breakfast. 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.
Next we’ll drive to one of the most charming Transylvanian villages – Viscri. The village preserve 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.
We’ll continue to Rupea fortress, an impressive citadel with three concentric fortified walls and three interior precincts. 
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 to see place for any traveller having a tour in Romania.
Optional: we can taste local made plum / pear brandy or fruit liqueurs at a small family cellar.
In the evening return to Brasov. Overnight at the same hotel.

We’ll spend the morning in the area of 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, Romano - Catholic Cathedral, 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. It is a former European Capital of Cultures.
In lunch time we’ll drive you in the villages from Sibiu surroundings, places with a long history and tradition. The best way to discover the village life is to go a trip by horse driven wagon. Enjoy the sightseeing and village. 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. 
We'll end the day going back to Brasov driving on the fast road if you want to spend more time in tne city or on the slower countryside road to pass picturesque mountain villages.. Overnight in Brasov, in the same hotel.

Breakfast. Leave Brasov on the way to Bucharest. Stop on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian kings, built at the end of 19th century by the king Carol I. Peles castle is considered one of the best castles in Europe and one of the most modern buildings of its time.
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.

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This tour is just a standard proposal. We are very flexible and for any private tour in Transylvania we can built a customized tour offer to follow your wishes. Just send us your requirements, changes you want us to make on the itinerary, services, hotels, etc. If you have in mind a certain tour or route or certain hotels or services wețll do our best to make all the arrangements. Our main goal is to design the best vacation for you. You can see on our website a large variety of tours in Transylvania and any of them can be customized for you.