Multi-day trip

Transylvania: 3 Day Tour from Bucharest

Activity provider: Gray Line Romania
Multi-day trip

Transylvania: 3 Day Tour from Bucharest

Activity provider: Gray Line Romania

From US$ 639.67 per person

A 3 day guided tour to some of Transylvania's most picturesque and iconic towns, castles and monuments.

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Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up for Bucharest Downtown hotels & hostels
Small group
Limited to 13 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • View Sibiu sites such as the Big Square, the Liars Bridge, the Clock Tower, the Brukenthal Palace
  • Visit the Alba Carolina Fortress, the largest and best-preserved in Romania
  • Explore Sighisoara, one of the most beautiful well-kept medieval towns in Europe
  • Visit Bran Castle, an intriguing 13th century hilltop fortress, known as Dracula’s Castle
  • Admire Peles Castle in Sinaia, known as 'Pearl of the Carpathians'
Full description
This 3-day tour will reveal the most beautiful and fascinating sights in Transylvania and the nearby area. The trip first takes you to the region of the Olt Valley, where you will visit Cozia Monastery, built by Mircea the Elder. Here you will be able to view old manuscripts and prints, embroideries and other objects of worship. Next you will visit Sibiu, an amazing medieval city in Transylvania which was once one of the largest and wealthiest strongholds in Europe. Nowadays a city of art and culture, Sibiu has the power to fascinate you during your walking tour of the Old Center where you will see sites such as the Big Square, the Liars Bridge, the Brukenthal Palace and the Clock Tower. After Sibiu you will explore other two amazing cities, full of medieval charm and history: Alba Iulia and Sighisoara. Alba Iulia is like a journey to the past where you can visit the Alba Carolina fortress, Alba Iulia Museum, Catholic Cathedral of Alba Iulia, The Obelisk dedicated to Horea, Closca, and Crisan. Sighisoara is a unique well-preserved medieval citadel, part of the UNESCO World Heritage and still inhabited today. Landmarks you will have a chance to see there include the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and the Dracula’s House. This trip will also give you an opportunity to discover Brasov, a perfect mix of wonderful mountain scenery and medieval history with German influence. You will admire the best of Brasov in a walking tour, which includes the Main Square, the Old Council Hall, the Black Church and the medieval walls and defense towers. After Brasov, the trip continues revealing one of the most popular sight in Transylvania, namely Dracula’s Castle, the Sinaia Monastery and Pele's Castle, one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of architecture, which offers visitors a breathtaking mountain scenery. You will also see one of the oldest and most famous mountain resorts, known as 'The Pearl of the Carpathians', which once also used to be a summer residence of the Romanian royal family. The tour includes a 1-night stay in Alba Iulia in a double room and a 1-night stay in Brasov in double room with breakfasts included.
Includes
  • 2 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels in Alba-Iulia and Brasov (double room)
  • Breakfast
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Guided city tour in Alba-Iulia, Sibiu, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Sinaia
  • Pick-up\drop off for Bucharest Downtown hotels & hostels
  • Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance tickets to the sights of the itinerary
  • Personal expenses

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  • A minimum of 2 people required for this tour.
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • The company is not responsible for delays caused by traffic or any other external conditions.
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Excellent trip with a friendly guide (Alex) who knows a lot about historie. Good hotels. Every thing was perfect. Thank you Mr. Tripp

June 27, 2019

Product ID: 170958