Experience the Transylvanian Highlands - 6 Days
Experience the Transylvanian Highlands - 6 Days
6 Days Starting and ending in Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Visiting: Bucharest, Sighișoara, Mediaș, Biertan, Mălâncrav, Criț, Saschiz, Stejărenii, Brașov, Prejmer, Hărman, Bran
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XXX6
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Special diet on request.
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
The destination "Transylvanian Highlands" stretches around the Hârtibaci valley, the left bank of the Târnava Mare river and the right bank of the Olt river, on an area of approximately 260,000 hectares. More than 100,000 inhabitants live in 44 communes and cities in this area. Tourists come to the south of Transylvania (on the Sibiu - Sighi?oara - Bra?ov axis), attracted by the wild nature, the mosaic landscapes, the surprising pastures with secular oaks, the picturesque communities and the beauty of the quiet life they experience here. Go beyond the asphalt, on old roads that have been walked on for centuries by locals whom will open the doors to their houses and to their souls and will invite you into their world, which goes on according to different rules, those of nature and of balance with the environment.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Day
Location: Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrival in Otopeni Airport Bucharest (OTP). Private transfer to your hotel in Bucharest and dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation for 1 night in Bucharest.
Day 2 : Bucharest - Sighisoara
Location: Sighișoara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you will have a Bucharest panoramic city tour where you will see the main touristic attractions like: The Press House, the Kiseleff Boulevard, the Arch of Triumph, the Victoria Square, the Spring Palace, the Cotroceni Palace and the Palace of Parliament (inside visit too).
After, the lunch break we transfer by private coach to Sighisoara 4/5hrs north. Founded by German merchants, the Saxons of Transylvania, Sighisoara became a fine example of a small, fortified medieval town playing an important strategic and commercial role for several centuries on the fringes of Central Europe. Our hotel, the Casa cu Cerb, is where Prince Charles stays when he comes to this part of Romania.
Dinner in Sighisoara.
Day 3 : Medias - Biertan - Malancrav - Crit
Location: Mediaș, Biertan, Mălâncrav, Criț
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our first day’s trek starts with a short transfer to the town of Medias. The villages of this area have been described as arguably the most beautiful in the whole of Romania and today we have a walking challenge that brings us to several of these. The first village we come to is Biertan and continue onto Copsa Mare on a hill overlooking a view that could easily come out of 16th century Europe; a church and village, set in the valley with wine terraces stepped up the hills behind. For the rest of the day, we trek from Nou Sasesc in the Laslea valley to Malancrav with its 14th church noted for its lovely paintings and finally Crit from where we return to our hotel.
Day 4 : Stejareni - Saschiz
Location: Saschiz, Stejărenii
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a good Romanian breakfast, we head off to Stejareni for our second trekking day. The trails follow sheep tracks and pass-through lovely beech woods along gentle rolling valleys. We trek through Apold with its excellent Speckkammer tower, where the Saxon villagers to this day hang their 30 sides of pig fat. Next, we trek to Daia, which has now sadly lost more than 94% of its Saxon inhabitants, and finally we make our way over the hill and into the Flosa valley to Saschiz where we transfer to Viscri the most interesting and famous village in this area with a truly beautiful, fortified church, before heading back to our hotel for a nice relax and a lovely supper.
Day 5 : Brasov - Bran
Location: Brașov, Prejmer, Hărman, Bran
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
For our last challenge day, we leave Sighisoara and head towards Brasov for the best preserved and most visited of the Saxon Villages, Harman and Prejmer. This morning is dedicated to visiting these two important towns and we have lunch in Prejmer before we make our way to Magura for an afternoon walk to finish our challenge. We then transfer to Bran, where we spend the night in a villa close to Bran Castle, Dracula’s medieval Fortress.
Day 6 : Departure
Location: Henri Coandă International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will visit the Dracula’s Castle and, on the way, back to Bucharest, we will visit also the Peles Castle in Sinaia.
According with your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the Airport Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 x accommodation in the centre of the cities in hotels with 3*** and 4**** standard.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transport by modern van with AC from/to Airport Bucharest, according to the program
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Entrance Fees
Entrance feEnglish-speaking Guide from/to Airport Bucharest, according to the programes and local guides
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
5 x dinner with 3 course menus 5 x breakfast
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Experiences at locals (egg. jam tasting, cookies tasting, cheese tasting, honey tasting, etc.)
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Map with Romania
What's Not Included
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International Travel
Flight tickets and airport taxes
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Other meals than stated
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Trip cancellation insurance
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Alcoholic beverages or other private costs (souvenirs etc.)
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Photo fees for visited sites
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Single room supplement
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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Is there a possibility for a special diet requests?
Yes, we can accommodate travellers with different diets, but please advise in advance, so we can arrange special diet in all accommodations.
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What is the maximum group size?
12 participants.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3*** or 4**** standard.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes.According to the program.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
This is the tour for at least 4 participants.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We operate in English, French, Spanish and German.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
This is a private tour.
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Do I need to inform about my flights?
Yes. In order to pick you up and drop you off at the airport we need to know specific hours of your arrival.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour will be cancelled or postponed.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Romania's currency is lei (RON), you can exchange EUR or USD (or any currency) in exchange points at the airport or in the big cities.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Depends on your country of origin.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No, this is a tour for 18 YO and above participants.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No.
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Cancellation Policy
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At 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.
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