Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov

Peles Castle - Situated in Sinaia, Peles Castle is often regarded as one of Europe’s most stunning castles. Nestled in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains, this castle is a splendid example of German Renaissance architecture and served as a royal residence from the late 19th century.

Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Known as Dracula’s Castle, Bran Castle is a medieval fortress from the 14th century. It is enveloped in mystery and legend, majestically perched on a 200-foot-high rock.

Brasov Historical Center - Surrounded by the Southern Carpathian Mountains, Brasov boasts gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture, along with numerous historical attractions. It is one of Romania’s most popular destinations. Highlights include the Central Square, Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Catherine’s Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, and Mount Tampa.

Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - Begin the day exploring the Sighisoara citadel, a UNESCO Monument and the only inhabited medieval citadel in Europe. Visitors feel transported back in time to an era of knights and fair maidens. Discover the citadel’s history, admire the well-preserved walls and defense towers, and stroll along the narrow, historic streets lined with medieval houses.

Sighisoara Clock Tower - Originally built in the 14th century and expanded 200 years later, this tower is the town’s most beautiful sight, offering a breathtaking view from the top.

Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway - This historic wooden and stone staircase, with 175 steps, was used by children to reach the Hill School.

Church on the Hill - One of Sighisoara’s most significant landmarks, the Church on the Hill is the third largest church in Transylvania.

Viscri - Viscri is one of Transylvania’s Saxon villages, renowned for its remarkable fortified church, a UNESCO World Heritage site. When the Saxons arrived in the late 12th century, they found a small chapel that evolved over time. The current church is a Romanesque chapel expanded in the early 16th century into a single-nave church with a fortified storey supported by massive buttresses. The walls were reinforced in the 17th century (UNESCO description). The citadel also houses an intriguing museum.

Historical records indicate that Viscri was always a free community, never part of a noble estate. Around 1500 AD, the village had 51 households, 3 shepherds, 1 teacher, and 2 poor residents.

Today, Viscri remains a small village with fewer than 500 inhabitants, of whom only about 27 are Saxons.

Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu

Biertan - A must-visit in Transylvania, the fortified church of Biertan is a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the most formidable of these unique fortifications. Its history dates back to the late 15th century when German colonists had extensive experience in innovative defense methods. The monument still retains many original features, including most of its fortifications.

Sibiu - Known as Hermannstadt in German, Sibiu was the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels (Siebenburgen) established in the 12th century by German settlers called ‘Transylvanian Saxons’. The wealth accumulated by its guilds funded the construction of impressive buildings and the necessary fortifications.
Sibiu’s Old Town preserves the grandeur of its past when powerful guilds controlled regional trade. Like Sighisoara and Brasov, it exudes a distinctly Germanic atmosphere. Sections of the medieval wall still protect the historic area, where narrow streets lead past steep-roofed 17th-century buildings with gable overhangs to expansive, church-dominated squares like Great Square and Little Square. It is pedestrian-friendly.

Sibiu-Bucharest via: Transfagarasan road (closed during the winter season) or Valea Oltului

Transfagarasan Highway - The Transfagarasan is the second-highest mountain road in Romania, reaching 2042 meters near Lake Balea, just behind Transalpina in Parang, which ascends to 2145 meters.

Spanning approximately 151 km, it connects Transylvania and Wallachia, traversing Romania’s highest mountains, the Fagaras Mountains in Arges and Sibiu.

The section from Vidraru Dam to Cartisoara crosses high-altitude mountainous terrain and was constructed between 1970-1974 over a distance of about 92 km. It features 27 viaducts and bridges and an 887-meter tunnel, the longest in the country, which passes through Paltinului Mountain. Due to numerous switchbacks, the average speed is around 40 km per hour. Additionally, because of the altitude, heavy snowfall, and avalanche risk, the Transfagarasan is only open from July to October.

• 3-night accommodation in central 3* hotel/guest house
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Breakfast included
• Private transport with modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Lunch & Dinner
• Entry thickets for the sights

A trip to Transylvania will include key attractions such as the Peles Royal Castle, Bran (also known as Dracula’s) Castle, the city center of Brasov, the Black Church, Sighisoara’s medieval citadel, and Sibiu, formerly the capital of Transylvania. If your travels take you to Bucharest and you only have a short window to explore Romania, this tour makes for an ideal route. It encompasses several fascinating locations and includes the southern part of the breathtaking region of Transylvania.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.