7-Day Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu Tour From Bucharest
Highlights
Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Transylvania
Locations Covered
Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Transylvania
cultural, historical, Story Telling
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English
Description
Step right into the land of lore in Transylvania, exploring its stony castles and the medieval fortresses safely tucked away in the hillside. Visit Peles and Bran Castles, Fortified Church from Biertan, Malancrav and Viscri Saxon villages to peek beyond the myths and experience the core of this country. Trace the past from the Saxon heritage left behind to the traditions still alive in the villages, all of it wrapped up in breath-taking mountain scenery.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Bucharest to Brasov
- Pick up from the airport and start the journey in Transylvania.
- Make the first stop in Sinaia for Peles Castle, built by Carol, the first Romanian king.
- In the afternoon, arrive at Brasov, accommodate and visit the old town and Black Church, the reference point of the city.
- Take a ride to Poiana Brasov in the evening, the best-known Romanian mountain resort, and have dinner.
Overnight in Brasov.
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Day 2: Brasov
- Have breakfast and head to the best-known castle in Romania, Bran Castle, associated with Dracula’s myth by the author Bram Stoker.
- Visit Rasnov Fortress and explore Fundata Mountain village.
Overnight in Brasov.
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Day 3: Brasov to Sighisoara
- Stop at a beautiful Viscri Saxon village, and discover the Fortified Church on the way to Sighisoara. Enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch in a family restaurant.
- Reach Sighisoara for accommodation and explore the citadel, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
- Explore another beautiful Saxon village, Malancrav, in the evening.
Overnight in Sighisoara.
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Day 4: Sighisoara to Sibiu
- Pass through Saxon villages, and discover castles and fortified churches: Biertan and Richis. Around noon, get to Sibiu and visit Large Square and Small Square. Also, cross the Bridge of Lies.
- Head to the Council Tower, and have a superb panorama of Sibiu and of the mountains.
- Visit the monumental churches of the city: Catholic Church, Lutheran Church and Orthodox Cathedral.
Overnight in Sibiu.
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Day 5: Full-Day at Sibiu
- Visit Corvin Castle, the biggest gothic castle in Romania, Turda Salt Mine, and Alba Lulia Citadel, the birthplace of Great Romania.
Overnight in Sibiu.
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Day 6: Sibiu To Bucharest
- Have breakfast and visit Astra Museum, the place where more than 300 dwellings of the old Romanian village are preserved.
- Head towards Bucharest.
- Rest and visit the capital of Romania, with an overnight in Bucharest.
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Day 7: Departure
- Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.