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This private tour is a 2-day tour of Transylvania with departure from Brasov. In these two days you’ll explore the main tourist sites of Transylvania but you’ll discover some remote villages such as Viscri, a plce so beautiful that even Prince Charles bought a house. Sighisoara, a great UNESCO medieval citadel built by the Saxons about 800 years ago, and Sibiu, probably the most beautiful old town of Transylvania, are also on the map of this tour. A last stop will be done in Fagaras for the local fortress.
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Type: private tour, cultural tour
Distance: 371km / 231mi
Departure: Brasov
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
”Tariff”
Group of 2-3 persons – €333/person
Group of 4-8 persons – €262/person
Single Supplement: €30
Day 1
BRASOV – VISCRI – SIGHISOARA – SIBIU
The fortified church of Viscri, Transylvania
It’s time to discover the forgotten world of the former Saxon villages. On the way to Sighisoara we’ll make a detour to the remote village of Viscri, a great UNESCO site. There is no asphalt in Viscri, just two or three dirt roads, the main one being quite wide. It also serves as a thoroughfare for cows heading out to pasture. This road is lined on both sides with beautiful and unique houses, built in the Saxon style. They stand there like immortal soldiers of the past, telling of a medieval history. To all of this, add one of the oldest fortified churches of Transylvania. Located on a hill at the outskirts of the village, this 16th-century fortified church still stands tall and proud.
The tour of Transylvania continues with Sighisoara, another UNESCO site in Transylvania. Built by the Germans about 800 years ago, the medieval citadel of Sighisoara looks like a perfect postcard. It is the best preserved citadel in Romania, a stunning combination of cobblestone streets, medieval walls, massive watch towers and old architecture. Add to these the House of Vlad Dracul, allegedly the birth place of Dracula. You’ll visit the Clock Tower, the symbol of Sighisoara, and the Church on the Hill, one of the oldest buildings of the citadel.
In the afternoon you’ll reach Sibiu where you’ll spend one night.
Overnight in Sibiu
Day 2
SIBIU – FAGARAS – BRASOV
Sibiu, Transylvania
In the first part of the day you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Sibiu. Hermanstadt, to use its German name, was founded by Saxon colonists about 800 years ago. In a short time, Sibiu became one of the most important cities of Transylvania. Sibiu boasts several medieval squares, including the Great Square (Piata Mare) which is the largest of its kind in Romania. It is surrounded by old houses, impressive palaces such as the Brukenthal Palace, and by religious constructions including the Catholic Cathedral. The tour of Sibiu continues with the other squares, the oldest cobblestone streets, and you’ll find out more about the legend which surrounds the Bridge of Lies. The tour of Sibiu ends with the Evangelical Cathedral and the former medieval towers.
On the way to Brasov you’ll stop in the town of Fagaras. Here you’ll visit the medieval fortress built in 14th century. Located not far away from the highest peaks of the Transylvanian Alps, the citadel played an important role in the military and administrative life of Transylvania.
In the afternoon you’ll reach the city of Brasov where your tour of Transylvania ends.
End of the tour.
Included
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- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Brasov only)
- Transport by modern car
- Accommodation for 1 night in 4-star hotel
- Breakfast
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver
- Entrance fees to sites included in the program
Not Included
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- Flight ticket
- Hotel extras (telephone, mini bar, etc)
- Drinks (other than water)
- Other meals except breakfast
- Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses