Discover Medieval Transylvania Small Group Tour - 7 days

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Duration
1 week
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Why take this tour?

Explore Transylvania’s most impressive citadels and discover why the region is steeped in mysterious lore, on a fascinating small group trip. Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle, visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the saxon church in the medieval village of Viscri and the impressive Biertan fortified saxon church, wander through the fortified Saxon town of Sighisoara — known as the birthplace of the warlord who inspired Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula. Visit Sibiu medieval city and Corvin Castle. Declared for Cultural capital of Europe Sibiu was once the king of the Transylvanian Saxon towns, serving as capital and dominating cultural activity. Sibiu is home to the first hospital in Romania (1292), the first pharmacy (1494) and the oldest museum in Romania, the Brukenthal Museum, opened in 1817. Visit Astra Open Air Village Museum - the second largest open-air museum in Europe, get to know one of the Transylvanian villages at a leisurely pace.

What’s included?

  • Entrance fees

  • Breakfast

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Private transportation

  • English speaking tour guide/driver

  • 6 nights accommodation (2 nights in Sibiu, 1 night in Sighisoara, 3 nights in Brasov)

  • Entry/Admission - Castelul Corvinilor

  • Entry/Admission - Muzeul ASTRA

  • Entry/Admission - Biertan Fortified Church

  • Entry/Admission - Centrul Istoric Sighișoara

  • Entry/Admission - Viscri Fortified Church

  • Entry/Admission - Cetatea Rupea

  • Entry/Admission - Peleș Castle

  • Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

  • Entry/Admission - Rasnov Citadel

  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

  • airfare, tips, travel insurance, drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Active Travel

About operator:

Your Tailor Made Travel Partner in Romania! Book on-line our private and small group tours - maximum 8 tourists. Unique small group tours and vacation travel packages from general touring to wildlife viewing, to wilderness trips around Romania. We are a young and dynamic team, with more than 13 years experience. City tours: if you are visiting this cosmopolitan city of Brasov make sure not to miss our Brasov day trip; Castle tours - Rasnov, Bran, Sinaia; Fortified Saxon churches; Sighisoara, Viscri, Biertan, Transfagarasan road. Adventure tours in Transylvania: Themes include general sightseeing, natural history, hiking, trekking, biking, bear watching, photo hunting featuring with eco-tour styles from cozy, small lodges to camping. Biking tours in Transylvania including Piatra Craiului National Park, Fagaras Mountains. Self guided Romania tours: half the price of guided, no minimum group size, better discovery, any travel date possible, expert local support, professional planning.

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