Discover Saxon Villages from Transylvania - 8 Days Private Guided Tours HB

Summary

Day 1: Bucharest - Brasov We'll pick you up from Bucharest International Airport and start driving towards Transylvania. Our first stop will be in Brasov Medieval Town. If time allows, along the way, we'll stop in Sinaia for Peles Castle. Overnight: 3-star hotel/guest house in Brasov Day 2: Brasov - Viscri Village (B, D) From Brasov, we'll start our journey in the Saxon Villages and the first stop will be in Viscri Village, favourite village of Prince of Walles. Hundred years old houses were restored, while keeping the charm of the centuries that passed over them. The wonderful Peasant Citadel and the Fortified Church are also located in Viscri, included in the UNESCO World Heritage. We will spend one night in a traditional farmer's house in Viscri and we will enjoy the traditional Transylvanian Cuisine, prepared by the locals. Overnight: 3-star guest house in Viscri Village Day 3: (B, L ) From Viscri Village we'll drive to the place where we'll stay for 3 days: Malancrav Saxon Village. The accommodation will be a traditional Saxon House with all facilities but with the charm of the old days. A local lady will cook for you traditional food for all days of your stay. We'll have time to explore Fortified Church from Malancrav and also other Fortified Churches from nearby villages: Biertan, Valea Viilor, Axente Sever. Also, time for walkings in nature, interaction with locals and relaxation. In one of the days, we'll visit Sighisoara Citadel – Unesco World Heritage. Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village Day 4: Malancrav Village (B, L ) After breakfast, we'll have a Day Trip to Sighisoara Citadel included in Unesco WH. After that, back in the village for the lunch.  Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village Day 5: Malancrav Village (B, L ) Enjoy the Saxon Villages from Transylvania with the Fortified Churches. Biertan, Valea Viilor, Axente Sever, Alma Vii.  Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village Day 6: Malancrav Village - Sibiu (B ) After 4 days in Saxon Villages from Transylvania, we'll go further in Transylvania and we'll discover beautiful city of Sibiu. We will visit the most important tourist objectives: Large Square and Small Square, Bridge of Lies, Council Tower, Old Town’s Walls of Defense, Orthodox Cathedral, Lutheran Church and Catholic Church. Overnight: Guest house in Sibiu Day 7: Sibiu - Bucharest (B) If you travel from July to October, you'll go back to Bucharest on the amazing Transfagarasan Road. If not, you'll reach Bucharest on Olt River Valley's road. Overnight: 3-star hotel/guest house in Bucharest Day 8: Bucharest (B) Transfer to the Airport for the flight back.

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1 week 1 day
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Why take this tour?

Saxon Villages within Transylvania date back more than 900 years. Fortified churches, peasant fortresses and castles are those things that you will explore on your 8-Day private guided tour of Transylvania. Here, the ways of life have remained unchanged after hundreds of years. With the help of "Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation” that functioned under the patronage of Prince of Wales, many of the traditional houses from the Transylvanian villages were carefully restored and are now ready for you to discover.

What’s included?

  • 3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel/guest house in Brasov, Sibiu and Bucharest (double occupancy)

  • 4 nights accommodation in Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation's guesthouses (double occupancy)

  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private driver

  • All transport costs (fuel, tolls, parking)

  • English-speaking guide for the entire tour

  • Round-trip private transfer

  • Gratuities

  • Photo fees

  • International/domestic flights

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

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

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Touring Romania

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From June 1st, 2021, Romania is open for all international tourism ! If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter in Romania without any restrictions ! If you are not from the EU, you can enter Romania without any restrictions if you are fully vaccinated + 10 days ! If you are an EU citizen coming to Romania from an EU country you can even enter our country without a vaccine or a test. We have 3 categories of countries: GREN LIST - no need for a vaccine or a test (Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Finland etc) YELLOW LIST - vaccine or negative test (Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland etc) RED LIST - only with a vaccine (France, Sweden, Netherlands etc) We are a Travel Company providing Private Guided Tours in Romania. We focus more on the "off the beaten track" places in Romania ! Your safety is our Top Priority ! We choose for you small boutique Hotels or small Pensions. We avoid crowded places ! Travel again ! We are here for you ! Romania is open !

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