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Sibiu Full-Day Tour: Transylvanian History and Medieval Exploration from Brasov
4.9
19 Ratings
Sinca Veche
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Brasov to explore the rich history and medieval charm of Sibiu and its surrounding region in Transylvania, Romania. Visit ancient monasteries, citadels, and stroll through the medieval streets of Sibiu. Transportation included.
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Brasov to explore the rich history and medieval charm of Sibiu and its surrounding region in Transylvania, Romania. Visit ancient monasteries, citadels, and stroll through the medieval streets of Sibiu. Transportation included.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Manastirea Sinca Veche - Orthodox Cave Church, dug in the ground by the Orthodox Christians. The historians say the temple is unique in the world. It was used as a refugee place by the Orthodox monks hunted and forced to convert to the Catholic faith.
- Moara cu Noroc - The oldest water mill, still working, of the Country of Fagaras. You can…
- Manastirea Sinca Veche - Orthodox Cave Church, dug in the ground by the Orthodox Christians. The historians say the temple is unique in the world. It was used as a refugee place by the Orthodox monks hunted and forced to convert to the Catholic faith.
- Moara cu Noroc - The oldest water mill, still working, of the Country of Fagaras. You can see the way in which it works.
- Fagaras Fortress - Fagaras Citadel is one of the greatest and well preserved citadels in Eastern Europe. Built between the 14th and 17th century, it had many destinations: princely residence, Citadel of the Throne, military garrison of the Austrian Army and after 1918, a Romanian army garrison, political prison (1950
- Carta Monastery - The only ruins of a Cistercian Monastery in Romania, dating from the first half of the 13th century.
- Sibiu - The historical center of the most important settlement of the Transylvanian Saxons. The old walls and towers can be still seen nowadays. They surrounded the medieval city to protect it from the enemy invasions. The architecture, like in the other medieval cities of Transylvania, is a Western European one, a German architecture. The main attractions are, besides the pedestrian and narrow streets, characteristic for the old medieval cities: Piata Mare (the Great Square) with the Town hall and Brukental Museum, The Council Tower, on the top of which you can admire the whole view of the city, the Small Square, the Ursuline Nun’s Church, the Lies Bridge, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- Private tour
- Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
- Parking fees
- Driver/professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- Private tour
- Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
- Parking fees
- Driver/professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long guided tour from Brasov to explore the historical treasures of this old Romanian region. Visit the Şinca Veche Monastery, a safe haven for Orthodox monks, wander around the Făgăraş Citadel, and take a leisurely walk through medieval Sibiu. Finally, explore the remnants of the early-Gothic Cârţa Monastery. We provide round-trip…
Embark on a day-long guided tour from Brasov to explore the historical treasures of this old Romanian region. Visit the Şinca Veche Monastery, a safe haven for Orthodox monks, wander around the Făgăraş Citadel, and take a leisurely walk through medieval Sibiu. Finally, explore the remnants of the early-Gothic Cârţa Monastery. We provide round-trip transportation from your place of stay in Brasov.
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Manastirea Sinca Veche
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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Fred_s
Sep 17, 2024
Good tour of Sibiu and other sites - The Orthodox Church was very beautiful, and the other sites were interesting. Our guide did a great job of telling us about the sites and about The history of the area.
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Patricia
Jun 9, 2024
Plus he took us to see the snow! - Our driver, Florian was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Plus, he was super flexible. He agreed to alter our plans for the day to add an extra side trip! We did pay a little extra but it was a good decision. His English was excellent and he was a good teacher. All-in-all a very good day.
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Amanda_g
Mar 19, 2024
Brasov to Sibiu - Good off the beaten path tour. Countryside and scenic beauty were most enjoyable. Our guide, Florin, was excellent! It was a great day.
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Svetlana_t
Jan 11, 2023
great itinerary, well-organized tour - Florin is a knowledgeable guide and an excellent driver. We loved the itinerary that included Monastery/Early Christians underground church, Fagaras Citadel and the Cistercian Abbey on the way to Sibiu.
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Stephaniefn874jj
Sep 28, 2022
Solo trip experience - I was looking to go out on my own, but an ad suggested this tour and it was awesome! Got to experince the countryside of Transylvania and learn about its history. Went to some areas you wouldn’t find as a tourist. Duration was very flexible as it depends on how long you want to spend in those areas, and also gives you the chance to do other things you may find along the way. 100% recommend!
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Mumbaihemant
Dec 21, 2019
Sibiu Day Trip on 1st of June 2019 with Florin - My wife & I really enjoyed the day trip to Sibiu with Florin. He was punctual, courteous, very pleasant & most importantly a very safe driver. He was also kind enough to make a few stops on the way, just so that we could take a couple of photos of the beautiful Mountain scenery & gorgeous landscapes.
Florin also took us to a lovely Monastery/Church on the way to Sibiu. Very peaceful & tranquil & well maintained. Worth visiting.
We also visited a local Romanian house, which had a giant water wheel, apparently the only remaining one from that era & that too in working condition. The owner was very charming & nice. The house also had a very interesting functional mini flour mill set up with various kinds of grains on display, along with various equipment & tools used by the family's previous generations.
Sibiu was a lovely little town, very lively, since it was the weekend. We happened to be there on the day when there was a local marathon being organised. Lovely to see families having a good time & enjoying themselves, especially the children.
We also enjoyed exploring the hidden streets, back alleys, the public park & especially the local food market, which had numerous stalls selling various kinds of locally grown produce & home made food items.
I did end up buying couple of jars of delicious Romanian honey for friends & family. I highly recommend everyone should definitely try the local honey & the sheep cheese.
Overall a great experience & worthwhile day trip to Sibiu & most importantly we were extremely pleased to have Florin as our guide.
Hope my fellow TAs & their families get an opportunity to experience the true beauty of Romania, especially the town of Brasov & the nearby locations & the fairytale Romanian villages like Magura, etc.
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Katesoady
Nov 7, 2019
Fantastic Tour!! - Florin was absolutely fantastic! He certainly knows his job and had endless local knowledge. He was so informative and we found his tour amazing!
This is definitely worth doing if you are looking to go off the beaten track and see the real Romania!!
Do not miss this tour, you'll regret it! Thank you Florin! All the best, Kate and Steve (Ireland)
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Ec13091
Sep 14, 2019
Outstanding, knowledgeable guide - We are SO glad we found Florin! His tour from Brasov to Sibiu was superb. We particularly liked that we got off the beaten path and saw more of the "Real Romania.". We considered modifying the intinerary to make more time for Sibiu but in fact are pleased we stayed with his plans. The Sinca Veche Monastery is a must, and we loved the ruined abbey at Carta. The Ohaba water mill was quaint, and the Fagaras Fortress worth a visit.
Many overseas visitors will want to know how Florin's English and driving are. He is highly conversant in English but occasionally needs to ask clarification. His tour was easy to understand and he is very knowledgeable. Language was never a barrier He is a careful driver, too, so that lets you focus on the tour.
I got Florin from Tours By Locals, but he also does tours for Viator. I found him highly effective, cordial and knowledgeable, and I recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation.
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Thomas
Aug 6, 2019
Great time - We had a great time with Florine. Lots of fun and he knows where to go avoid traffic jams so we had more to visit cool places
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Kiara
Nov 2, 2022
An Easy Way to See Main Tourist Interest Spots - This was my second tour with Florin, who was very flexible with our time schedule since we had to be back by 4pm. This tour is great for getting to and from a few of the main tourist attractions while visiting Brasov. I mention this in my other review for Transfăgărășan tour with Florin, but what is missing is the 20 minute tour pitch about the history and background of the area while driving to the spots on the tour. If we didn't ask any questions, then we would not have learned much about where we were going and visiting. You had to have questions ready. Or else the car ride was long and silent.
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