Itinerary
Day 1: From Bucharest to Sighișoara
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque town of Sinaia, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe.
Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the castle served as the summer residence of the royal family until 1947. Its 160 rooms are adorned with the finest examples of European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows and Cordoba leather-covered walls.
King Carol spared no expense.
Peles Castle was the first European castle to have electricity, it even has its own power plant.
The Castle has hot and cold running water, central heat and central vacuum system.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Commonly known outside Romania as Dracula's Castle it is often referred to as the home of the title character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. There is no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle, which has only tangential associations with Vlad the Impaler, voivode of Wallachia, the putative inspiration for Dracula. Stoker's description of Dracula's crumbling fictional castle also bears no resemblance to Bran Castle.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania, offerings its tourists a rich mix of history, architecture, culture, urban fun, and impressive natural surroundings. A top tourist attraction in Romania, the city was for centuries a key commercial center and a strong industrial hub during the long decades of communism when its name changed for 10 years to Stalin City.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: From Sighișoara to Bucharest
Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Sighișoara (Sighișoara Citadel) it was built in the 12th century by Saxon settlers. It is an inhabited medieval citadel that, in 1999, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its 850-year-old testament to the history and culture of the Transylvanian Saxons.
Birthplace of Vlad III the Impaler (Dracula), Sighișoara hosts, every year, a medieval festival where arts and crafts blend with rock music and stage plays. The city marks the upper boundary of the Land of Sachsen. Like its bigger brothers, Sibiu (Hermannstadt) and Braşov (Kronstadt), Sighișoara exhibits Medieval German architectural and cultural heritage that was preserved even during the Communist period.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Sibiu was the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels (Siebenburgen) built starting in the 12th century by German settlers known as 'Transylvanian Saxons'.
The riches amassed by its guilds paid for the construction of both impressive buildings and the fortifications required to protect them.
Sibiu's Old Town retains the grandeur of its earlier days when rich and powerful guilds dominated regional trade. Like Sighisoara and Brasov, it has a distinctly Germanic feeling. Sections of the medieval wall still guard the historic area, where narrow streets pass steep-roofed 17th century buildings with gable overhangs before opening into vast, church-dominated squares such as Great Square and Little Square.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Bulevardul Basarabilor 1, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Curtea de Argeș Monastery it is renowned for its stunning architecture, including intricate stone carvings, and is a significant cultural and religious landmark in Romania.
The monastery is also associated with several historical and legendary tales, including the legend of Master Manole, a renowned builder.
King Carol I and King Ferdinand I are buried in the Royal Cathedral in Curtea de Argeș, while King Michael I is buried at the Royal Cathedral in Curtea de Argeș. King Carol II is buried in the Monastery of Curtea de Argeș.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Airports
2 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
For accommodation in Sighișoara we recommend Central Park Hotel! Please let us know if you want us to book your hotel in Sighișoara !
On Monday and Tuesday Peles Castle is closed. We visit the outer courtyard.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Meander32809265526
Sebastian was my guide. I was a solo traveler but he made me feel comfortable and taken care of. He was easy going and matched my energy. He is very well connected, knowledgeable, and you feel like you get the best for your money. As a solo traveler it was not cheap but the trip took me to all the top places in Transylvania. There are some shorter trips but they don’t go to Sighișoara which is definitely worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : tamyaliaw
Lucky to have Catalin as our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history, culture, architecture, and cuisine of all the places we visit. He is punctual, responsible, fun, and takes great care of his guests. He has even an excellent selection of music for the road. We really appreciate that he went beyond his duty and show us more than what we signed up for and presented the absolute best of what Romania has to offer.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : jcrane66
This was a very good tour. Mircea was a really fantastic guide. He was responsive when we wanted to make changes, patient with us when we wanted to take a coffee break, and a very good driver. The most important thing was that he was such a good conversationalist. He kept us interested the entire journey.
The one drawback of this trip is that it is a lot of driving! I wish I had done this over three days instead of only two, but that was all the time we had.
I would definitely recommend the trip is you are short on time. If you have more time, then having Mircea as your guide would be fantastic, leaving you with a good sense of Romanian history, food, and politics.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : carmelben22
The list wonderful and informative guide, Mircea. Saw all things listed and several other surprises. Very informative and accommodating They communicated very well and assisted us in every aspect.
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Posted On : 2023-09-05
Posted By : Carmelita_B
Two wonderful days and saw so much. On time, spotless vehicle and our great guide, Mircea took care of every detail. So informative and accommodating.
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Posted On : 2023-09-05
Posted By : ninua2021
We did the 2-day Transylvania trip with Alin and was enjoyable and funny. We would recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks
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Posted On : 2023-01-21
Posted By : Roxana C
I has an amazing experience during our 2 days tour of medieval Transylvania. Our guide made all the difference. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2022-11-19
Posted By : Pemiel_P
Every city was amazing and beautiful and Alin just made our experience easy and memorable. He went out of his way to take us to a synagogue in Sighisoara and visit the Jewish cemetery there. He also accommodated all of our needs like taking us to a supermarket to buy certain items that we needed in order to continue our trip in Romania.
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Posted On : 2022-10-01
Posted By : CHARLES_D
I was very sap with my 2-day trip to Transilvania. Sebastian was my private driver and guide for the enrire trip. Everything went to perfection and as planned. Every stop we made was like going back in history. I learned a lot about the Romanian history from Sebastian who was very pleasant and a very responsible driver. The most memorable sight was Peleș Castle, but I must admit that I enjoyed every minute during the trip. We spent more than 2 hours in Brașov, which was truly a magical medieval town. After spending 1 night in Sighișoara, we had a walking tour in this medieval town that has remained unchanged during several centuries. Then we stopped at Sibiu, where we enjoyed a walking tour during more than 2 hours, which was unbelievable beautiful.
I highly recommend this 2-day private trip to Transilvania to every visitor to Romania. Evey minute will remain in my memory forever.
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Posted On : 2022-09-26
Posted By : Hadi A
We do a tour at two days in Transylvania, we see the most important atraction. The guide was very good and the car super conforable. We recomand this tour.
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Posted On : 2021-11-20
