Itinerary

1. Day 1: Royal Castles and Transylvanian Delights

   • Optional hotel accommodation and airport transfers before and after the tour.
   • 9.00 AM: Meet your tour guide at your hotel/address in Bucharest.
   • Travel to Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian mountains and passing scenic mountain towns.
   • Morning visit to Peles Castle, a former summer royal residence of the Romanian kings and one of the finest castles in Europe.
   • Stop before lunch at Azuga Vinery for a wine tasting and tour of the cellar and production line. Lunch (2 courses) served in a local restaurant.
   • Afternoon visit to Bran Castle, built in the 14th century in Gothic style for defensive purposes, later known as Dracula’s castle.
   • Time to explore the souvenir market and try a local dessert called "kurtos."
   • End the day in Brasov. Time and dinner at your leisure.

   Accommodation in a 3/4-star hotel in Brasov's centre.

   Meals included breakfast, wine tasting, and lunch.

2. Day 2: Medieval Marvels and Hungarian Flavors

   • Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out.
   • Morning walking tour of the medieval center of Brasov, featuring historical highlights such as Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion, and Ecaterina’s Gate. Sample Grandma's style cookies along the route.
   • Visit to Prejmer Fortified Church (UNESCO site), showcasing unique defensive and religious structures.
   • Drive north to Szekely Counties, known for its Hungarian influence.
   • Lunch (2 courses) featuring Transylvanian Hungarian specialties at a restaurant along the route. Taste famous palinka before eating and enjoy a local beer afterward.
   • Stop at a local cheese small producer to learn about cheese production and taste local cheeses.
   • End the day in Viscri village, a charming old village in Transylvania known for its preserved architecture and way of life.
   • Check-in to a local guest house and enjoy leisure time before dinner. Experience Transylvanian village life with modern comforts.
   • Typical Transylvanian Saxon Dinner (3 courses) served at the guest house, including water, plum brandy, and wine.

   Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, cheese tasting, cookies Grandma’s style

3. Day 3: Village Life and Cultural Immersion

   • Breakfast. Morning exploration of Viscri village, walking its cobblestone streets among colorful houses to witness the preservation of traditions and way of life.
   • Visit to the family and workshop of a local blacksmith to observe traditional work and learn about family life. Witness a demonstration on producing felted shoes and try your skills. Learn about the Roma (Gypsy) community, their traditions, and history.
   • Visit to a local house to taste delicious sweet cheese pie and learn about Saxon civilization and traditions in Transylvania.
   • Visit to Viscri fortified church (UNESCO) and the local ethnographic museum to learn more about local life.
   • Lunch (2 courses) featuring local food and traditional recipes in Viscri.
   • Visit to Rupea Fortress, built in the 14th century, known as "the Peasant Citadel."
   • Visit to a local jam producer in Saschiz to taste jams and chutneys made with local ingredients.
   • Optional activities:
     • Horse ride on hills and green areas (2-3 hours) for those with riding experience.
     • Mountain bike ride with several route options between Viscri and surrounding villages.
     • Truffle hunting (available between Sep-Nov) with a local specialist and trained dog. Success rewarded with a special dinner using the truffles.

   Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, jam & chutney tasting

4. Day 4: Fortresses and Shepherd's Feasts

   • Breakfast. Morning walking tour of the Sighisoara fortified medieval town (UNESCO), including points of interest such as The Clock Tower, Vlad Dracula House, The Covered Staircase, The Church of the Monastery, The Church from the Hill, and the fortification system.
   • Continue the Transylvanian food tour towards the surroundings of Sibiu City, exploring a pastoral rural area inhabited by Romanian shepherds for centuries.
   • Enjoy a horse-driven wagon ride through the village and its surroundings, experiencing local architecture and way of life.
   • Visit a local household to observe domestic activities, including domestic animals and vegetable gardens.
   • Participate in a short cooking class to learn how to cook a traditional Romanian dish. Alternatively, enjoy leisure time in the garden or have a local drink.
   • Shepherd’s Dinner style (3 courses) in the evening, featuring polenta, cheese, mutton meat, dessert, water, plum brandy, and local beer/wine.

   Accommodation in Sibiel village in a local guest house.

   Meals included: breakfast, dinner, and cooking class

5. Day 5: Sibiu Stroll and Culinary Journey's End

   • Breakfast. Visit to the Old Town of Sibiu, the oldest and largest medieval town in Transylvania, featuring highlights such as Big Square, Little Square, Evangelical Cathedral, Orthodox Cathedral, Liar’s Bridge, towers, and fortifications.
   • Continue journey towards Bucharest.
   • Stop for a 2-course lunch to try “mititei,” a popular Romanian meal consisting of minced meat rolls with a recipe dating back to the 19th century. Stop at Dealul Negru, one of the most famous places for this meal.
   • Arrival in Bucharest around 6.00 PM.
   • Panoramic tour of the city and drop-off at your hotel.
   • Optional hotel accommodation and airport transfers before and after the tour.

   Meals included: breakfast, lunch

   End of Food Tour in Transylvania services.