Transylvanian Day Trip: Viscri Church, Sighisoara Town & Rupea Fortress Tour

Step back in time and explore the medieval gems of Romania’s rural Transylvania region on this day trip from Brașov. Visit the fortified church in Viscri, explore the UNESCO-listed Sighişoara, and marvel at the impressive Rupea Fortress.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Viscri Fortified Church - Visit to the Viscri fortified church - one of the best preserved fortified church in Transylvania - is also included in the tour. Prince Charles, who owns a house in Viscri, says “Transylvania is in my blood”.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Complimentary pick-up from Brasov city
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Journey back into history and discover the medieval treasures nestled in the Romanian countryside of Transylvania on this day tour originating from Brașov, led by an experienced tour leader. Start your trip with a visit to the ancient hamlet of Viscri to witness its fortified church. Next, embark on a guided walk through Sighişoara, an UNESCO heritage site and one of the best-kept medieval cities in Europe. Take a break for lunch or wander around this enthralling town yourself, after which you’ll proceed to Rupea Fortress, a stunning 14th-century castle that’s among the jewels of Romanian architecture.

  • Sighisoara: Monday all sites are closed!
  • When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you payed as solo traveler, after the tour.
  • Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof shoes, and rain jackets recommended
  • Small group tour
  • Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
  • When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
Location
The Council's House
Piața Sfatului
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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571suzanam
Aug 25, 2024
A Wonderful Day Trip in the Heart of Transylvania with our Wonderful Guide, Charlie! - A wonderful day trip in the heart of Transylvania,with our wonderful guide, Charlie. On our recent day trip to the enchanting sites of Cetatea Rupea, Sighișoara and Viscri,we were fortunate to have an exceptional tour guide, Charlie,whose passion for the region enhanced our experience. From the moment we met him,it was clear we were in good hands.With a warm welcoming,he gave us a brief overview of the day's itinerary.His enthusiasm was catchy,setting a positive tone for the adventure ahead. As we made our way to Cetatea Rupea, Charlie shared fascinating historical insights about the fortress.He told us stories of the site's medieval significance,its strategic importance in the region and the various cultures that influenced its architecture.The panoramic view from the majestic fortress was magical,with rolling hills, stretching as far as the eye could see. Next,we ventured to the enchanting town of Sighișoara,a UNESCO World Heritage site.With its cobblestone streets and colourful buildings,it felt like stepping into a fairy tale.Charlie,expertly led us through the narrow alleys always giving us pertinent information about everything that was worth being mentioned about the sites that we visited on our wonderful trip. Our final destination was the picturesque village of Viscri,very famous for its traditional Saxon heritage.The thatched roof houses and serene countryside provided a perfect backdrop for reflection. By the end of the day,we have not only explored breathtaking sites,but also forged a bond with our guide and eachother. If you wish to experience the heart of Transylvania through the eyes of a passionate storyteller, Charlie is the guide you need,and not only a guide,but a very good driver! He turned a day trip into a journey of the heart and mind!
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Nicolas
Aug 20, 2024
Very good experience - The day was great. Beautiful places and excellent explanations from our guide Tiberiu ! Everything was well organized.
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Elena_m
Aug 11, 2024
Amazing day - We spent an unforgettable day thanks to our guide Dan visiting nice places and hearing inreresting facts...and songs 😃 It has definitively been the best tour we had in Romania
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Yasmeen_s
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic day trip - A wonderful tour with a nice tour guide.,you learn about the history of these places and you spend nice time enjoying the city
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Gregory_p
Aug 7, 2024
Wonderful sights and a great experience. - Wonderful sights and a great experience. Dan was an excellent guide who had great knowledge and really made the day enjoyable.
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Pncha_
Jul 30, 2024
Fantastic Medieval Experiences in Romania - I took the tour with Tiberiu and it’s an amazing day! There are 2 ppl including me so Tiberiu was super flexible with adjusting the time spent on each spots. He was very informative, helpful and passionate about what he is doing. Our first stop is Sighișoara, our guide explained the detailed history and walked us through an important parts of town together then let us be on our own to explore what we’re interested for 1.5 hours. Then we moved to Viscri, the fortified church is truly worth a visit, the scenery from up there is breathtaking and the town itself is lovely to walk around. Tiberiu also gave us time to visit the house of King Charles which is a bonus for us! If you have enough time please don’t hesitate to include this to your day trip. Then lastly we went to Rupea fortress to finish our day with great views from hilltop. I totally recommend this tour as a must in your visit to Romania and would love to join another tour with Active Travel again on my next time in Romania.
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Mina_l
Jul 23, 2024
Wonderful day in Transylvania - We took a private tour of this area and had a wonderful day with our tour guide Charlie. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. He explained all the interesting facts and had a great sense of humor. He was well prepared for the variable weather we had all day so it made the experience stress free for us. We truly enjoyed his company today.
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Kristina
Jul 8, 2024
Best Tour Ever - Our tour and guide were fabulous! Although it was an overcast/misty day, we thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and so kind. We learned so much history and enjoyed beautiful sites.
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Rosa_t
Jul 5, 2024
Viscri Church Sighisoara and Rupea Fortress - Our guide Dan was very knowledgable. He made the history of the places we visited come alive. We saw Viscri Church which was a Saxon stronghold. He drove us through the town and pointed out places of interest and took us to a parking area just outside of Viscri Church. We went through the various buildings and saw how the Saxons lived. Sighisoara was a interesting town. The church was high on a hill and a person at the church gave us a talk about the church and the various statues and the frescoes. We returned to the town by walking through the cemetary. It was notable that a grave was used multiple times for various generations. The same grave was used for 4 or 5 bodies and the gravestone would have multiple epitaphs one for each. Dan also took us to St. George's monastery, a contemporary nunnery with a gorgeous church. The day was very satisfying.
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Angelina_f
Jun 16, 2024
Enriching cultural trip - Mihal is a very knowledgeable and patient guide. As such, we were able to spend more time at stops worth visiting and skim through those he felt wasn't worth the trip. He is also a good photographer as well. He does hiking trips but unfortunately due to limited time I can't do it ,otherwise I would love to have him again as my guide
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