Romania · Rural Experiences

7-Day Transylvania Tour from Sibiel with Villages and Fortresses

7 Days Round trip from DN15 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Museum of Painted Glass Icons in Sibiel
  • 02 Head to the Fortified Church of Biertan
  • 03 Stroll the streets of picturesque Sighișoara
  • 04 Drive through the Carpathian forests with panoramic views of the surrounding villages
  • 05 Sightsee Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia and Câlnic Fortress
  • 06 Attend a painting workshop and a Transylvanian wedding
  • 07 Explore Sibiu, the European Cultural Capital of 2007

Enjoy a journey through the land of Transylvania, from the village of Sibiel and its Museum of Painted Glass Icons to Biertan and its remarkable Fortified Church. Stroll the cobbled streets of picturesque Sighișoara, travel through the Carpathian forests, and admire the famous fortresses of Alba Iulia and Câlnic. Along the way, experience local traditions through a glass painting workshop and a traditional Romanian wedding, before ending with the major attractions of Sibiu City.

Having been declared the European Cultural Capital in 2007, Sibiu greets the tourist with the atmosphere of a medieval German burg, with its wonderfully preserved old town and squares surrounded by historical buildings, museums, and artsy cafés.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alba Iulia, Targu Mures, Sibiu, Transylvania, Sighisoara, Southern Carpathians
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sibiel and Painted Glass Icons Museum

  • Soon after you arrive at the airport, get transferred to the rural area of Sibiel, a delightful place at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. Sibiel is a unique place where traditions have not changed, and locals wear peasant clothes created by their own hands.
  • After reaching your accommodation - a boarding house in the center of the village - we will visit the Museum of Painted Glass Icons, the largest of its kind in Romania.

Overnight stay in Sibiel.

2
Day 02

Biertan Fortified Church and Sighișoara

  • On our second day, we'll delve into the medieval history of Transylvania. First, we'll visit the Fortified Church of Biertan, a place of worship, refuge, and prison all at once.
  • Then we'll take a stroll along the winding cobbled streets of picturesque Sighișoara, up to the Clock Tower.
  • In the evening, your hosts will organize a party including meals, music, and Romanian traditional folk dances.

Overnight stay in Sibiel.

3
Day 03

Horse Cart Ride through the Carpathian Forests

  • After breakfast, go for a ride in a cart pulled by horses, a means of transport traditionally used in the Romanian countryside.
  • Our beautiful journey will take us through the Carpathian forests, and we'll pause for a picnic in a meadow offering a panoramic view of the surrounding villages. All products served are organic, resulting from a natural process that has remained largely unaltered for decades.

Overnight stay in Sibiel.

4
Day 04

Alba Carolina Fortress and Câlnic Fortress

  • We leave the busy morning atmosphere behind and head to the Alba Carolina Fortress, the largest fortress in Romania, whose history begins with the Roman Empire and continues to this day.
  • Our next tourist sight is Câlnic Fortress, a monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient noble's dungeon turned into a fortress.

Overnight stay in Sibiel.

5
Day 05

Glass Painting Workshop and Traditional Wedding

  • For a truly authentic local experience, your vacation in Transylvania should include demonstrations by local artisans. Your morning begins with a glass painting workshop, using unique techniques perfected over the years by craftsmen in the area.
  • In the afternoon, we're invited to a traditional Romanian wedding. Dressed in traditional folk costumes, the wedding guests go to the bride's and groom's houses, accompanied by musicians and a cheerful crowd.
  • The evening continues with the wedding party, where you'll enjoy traditional foods and beverages. This event is organized only for groups exceeding 15 people.

Overnight stay in Sibiel.

6
Day 06

Discover Medieval Sibiu City

  • A few minutes away from Sibiel, we enter the city of Sibiu - one of the absolute must-see places in Romania. Having been declared the European Cultural Capital in 2007, Sibiu greets the tourist with the atmosphere of a medieval German burg, with its wonderfully preserved old town and squares surrounded by historical buildings, museums, and artsy cafés.

Overnight stay in Sibiel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Transylvania

  • Saying goodbye to the unique atmosphere of Transylvanian villages, we leave for the airport.

End of the tour services.

Museum of Painted Glass Icons, Fortified Church of Biertan, Sighișoara Clock Tower, Carpathian forests

Where this trip takes you

Museum of Painted Glass Icons, Fortified Church of Biertan, Sighișoara Clock Tower, Carpathian forests

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from DN15 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers in a private car/coach
  • Accommodation for 6 nights in Eco Guest House
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 6 dinners
  • Private multilingual-speaking Transylvanian guide
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Airline tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary, and alcoholic beverages
  • Entrance fees to monuments/sites other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Various expenses such as room service, beverages, personal calls, and souvenirs

Know before you go

  • Traditional Romanian wedding is organized only for groups exceeding 15 people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Transylvania Airport, DN15, Ungheni, Romania
Tour start
DN15, Ungheni 547605, Romania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in DN15.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €571.00 — €715.00
Double Sharing €571.00 — €715.00

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