Explore the castles of Transylvania
The tour - Most beautiful castles of Transylvania in 7 days offers you a relaxing holiday in the enchanting land of Transylvania. You will discover the countries' legends, explore its mysteries and hear its stories. Medieval cities and fairy tale castles and fortresses will unveil themselves in front of you. The local cuisine will charm your taste buds. Beautiful landscapes will amaze you. All the treasures of Transylvania will be discovered one by one during this 7 days private tour! If you are into Medieval history or you just want to explore the beauty of Romania, this is the perfect journey for you!
Services
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation in double room in 3-4 star hotel
- 6 x breakfast
- Private transport in air-conditioned car
- Airport transfer on first and last day
- Private English speaking guide
- Entrance fees for Peles, Bran and Corvinilor castles, Fagaras fortress and the fortified church in Biertan
Excluded:
- Photo/video fees
Optional:
- Single room supplement
Itinerary at a Glance
Bucharest
Explore magnificent Bucharest!
Sibiu
Enjoy the medieval city - Sibiu
Alba Iulia - Corvinilor Castle - Sibiu
Visit the most beautiful castle in Transylvania
Biertan - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Knights and citadels
Sibiu - Fagaras - Brasov
Brasov - the beauty of Transylvania
Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Brasov
Medieval perfection: Transilvanian castles
Bucharest
Back to reality
Detailed Itinerary
Bucharest
Day 1: Explore magnificent Bucharest!
Welcome to Romania! You will be picked up at the airport by our representative. Then you will have the opportunity to explore the capital of Romania, Bucuresti, in a private guided tour. You will undoubtedly be astonished by the great architecture of the city. You will have the chance to see the Parliament Palace and all the beautiful buildings in Lipscani area. Depending on your arrival hour, the tour of Bucharest can take up to 5 hours.
Sibiu
Day 2: Enjoy the medieval city - Sibiu
Rise and shine in the early morning! Today's trip will take you to Sibiu. This town is connected with Bucharest through a beautiful road that crosses the Carpathian mountains following the Olt river. I bet you will be fascinated by the beautiful views that will open in front of your eyes.
In the afternoon you will explore the medieval city of Sibiu, once the cultural capital of Europe. Discover and enjoy its narrow streets, old buildings, historical walls and cozy cafes. You will feel like you have made a journey in the Medieval times!
Alba Iulia - Corvinilor Castle - Sibiu
Day 3: Visit the most beautiful castle in Transylvania
Hope you had a good night sleep because an exciting day awaits you! It will start with a walking tour in the white citadel of Romania, Alba-Iulia, a star-shaped citadel full of history and beautiful meaning for Romanian people. In this area the big Unification of Romania took place, after the First World War, on 1 December 1918, the day that later became the national day of Romania. After that we will visit Corvinilor castle, a medieval castle that remained intact after all those years. It is certainly one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
Biertan - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Day 4: Knights and citadels
Have you ever wanted to feel like you are back in Medieval times? You will spend day four enjoying some beautiful citadels from Transylvania and their medieval atmosphere. In the morning you will start with a visit of the big fortified church in Biertan, which is a small, but important citadel in an isolated village.
In the afternoon you will enjoy a slow walk and will see beautiful old houses, knights and artistic shops in the citadel of Sighisoara, the only medieval citadel in Europe, still inhabited. Aren't you already excited?
Sibiu - Fagaras - Brasov
Day 5: Brasov - the beauty of Transylvania
In the first half of the day you wll have the time to relax or explore Sibiu at your own pace. In the afternoon you will travel to Brasov. On the way to this gorgeous city you will admire the beautiful Carpathian mountains and visit Fagaras fortress to find its dark history.
In Brasov, another important medieval beauty in Transylvania, you will enjoy the mix of old towers, ancient buildings, modern pubs. This city has something for everybody!
Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Brasov
Day 6: Medieval perfection: Transilvanian castles
You almost feel as if you are based in the setting of a Disney movie, don't you? After you have inhaled the first sip of Romanian history, this day is all yours to explore the surroundings of Brasov.
In this magical area the most famous and most visited castles of Romania can be found: Peles castle and Bran castle, the famous count Dracula’s castle. Peles castle is situated in the beautiful resort Sinaia and will enchant you with its greenish gardens, opulent decorations and old furniture. Bran castle, known for its connection with count Dracula, will tell you its story and reveal its secrets. You'll never again wonder why you come up with Dracula's image in your mind when you hear about Romania: it's all true and well worth it!
Bucharest
Day 7: Back to reality
Have you enjoyed your walk through the magnificent castles of Transylvania? You can never get enough time to wander through their mysterious gardens and the story-telling walls.
Still, let's get back to modern Bucharest for a last stroll into the contemporary Romanian lifestyle right before you head to the local to Henri Coanda airport, just in time to catch your plane back home.
Hope you have captured enough of the moments to share with your nearest and dearest - and if not, we are really looking forward to seeing you back again soon!
Enjoy your flight!
