Itinerary

1. Day 1. BUCHAREST – PREJMER – VISCRI - SIGHISOARA

   • 9.00 AM. In the morning meet with our private tour guide at your hotel or address in Bucharest. We’ll depart towards the Transilvania region, the biggest and the most popular region for tourism. We’ll cross the Carpathians Mountains via the Prahova River Valley. We can admire the beauty of the mountain scenery and the small, cosy mountain towns along the route.
   • We will start our visiting program with one of the majestic UNESCO sights – the Prejmer fortified church. During your visit, you’ll be explained the reason and the huge role which these types of structures had in Transylvania
   • 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 (UNESCO)
   • We’ll continue heading to Sighisoara. On the route, we’ll see from the road the impressive Rupea Fortress, built in the 14th century. It is known as a Peasant Fortress and had an important role in the Transylvanian administration due to the Middle Ages. Today, it impresses with its top hill position and powerful fortified walls.
   • Next we’ll pass Through the Saschiz village, also a UNESCO site hosting two impressive monuments:
   • The Saschiz Church. Built-in 1493 in Gothic style, it is one of the nicest old churches in Transylvania. The complex was surrounded by a powerful defensive wall, the perimeter of which is today marked by a fence.[1] The only surviving portion is the northern tower, which was fitted with a prominent spire in 1677
   • Saschiz Peasant Fortress. It was built in the 14th century, and it is also called "the Giants Castle" following a local legend.
   • In the afternoon, we’ll arrive at Sighisoara, the best-preserved medieval town of Transylvania. The main sights: Clock Tower and History Museum, the  Birthplace 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.
   • There is no better place to stay overnight during a UNESCO tour than in a medieval town included in the UNESCO Heritages List – Sighisoara.

   Accommodation in a 3-star hotel located in the UNESCO town of Sighisoara.

2. Day 2. SIGHISOARA – BIERTAN – SIBIU – ALBA IULIA

   • Breakfast. 8.30 AM departure. Today, we have a lot to see, and we’ll start driving in a very scenic rural area. Admire the beauty of the Transylvanian green rolling hills and the old charming Saxon villages scattered among the hills and valleys. Almost all the villages in the south of Transylvania had a type of fortification to protect the local community. We’ll visit the Biertan village, an important trade centre in the Middle Ages and the Biertan fortified church (UNESCO site), built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Here was the headquarters of the Evangelical Bishops for about 300 years. 
   • Next visit: the old city of Sibiu, a candidate to be included in the UNESCO list and a former European Capital of Cultures.  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 most European places to live and visit.
   • Our route will continue towards Alba Iulia, a town having its origins in ancient times, founded by the Romans under the name Appulum. We’ll visit the ruins of the Roman castrum (2nd century), medieval fortifications (16th century) and the Vauban-type fortifications (18th century). Alba iulia has a great place in Romanian history as here was proclaimed the Union of all the Romanian regions in a single country. We’ll visit the Union Museum and Reunion Cathedral. Another highlight of the city is the Catholic Cathedral, one of the oldest religious buildings in Transylvania.
   • The town’s old citadel is also on the preliminary list for UNESCO recognition.
   • In the evening, return to Sighisoara.

   Accommodation in a 3-star hotel located in the UNESCO town of Sighisoara.

3. Day 3. SIGHISOARA – BRAN CASTLE – BRASOV – BUCHAREST

   • Breakfast. 8.30 AM departure from the hotel.
   • The first visit of the day will be at the famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, the castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend, which was 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
   • Next visit: the Historical Town of Brasov. The main sites are Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion and Ecaterina’s Gate, The Rope’s Street, etc. The city of Brasov originates back to the 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 on our tour.
   • We’ll continue back to Bucharest. Optional. A possible quick stop at Peles Castle, the former royal residence of the Romanian Kings.
   • In the late afternoon/evening, we’ll arrive in Bucharest. Drop off at your hotel/address in the city.