Transylvania by bike — 8 days tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Sibiu International Airport
Visiting: Sibiu, Cisnădie, Cisnădioara, Rășinari, Biertan, Biserica Fortificată Evanghelică CA Hosman Holzmengen, Biserica Evanghelică, Mediaș, Moșna, Dupuș, Sighișoara, Brașov, Bran, Râșnov
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XXX5
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:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover Transylvania on the bike! Enjoy the mix of sightseeings and active days on a bike! You'll visit Sibiu and its surroundings, Hartibaciu Valley, Biertan, Sighisoara, Brasov and more! You'll be with English-speaking guide whole time and English-speaking city tours of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov. Don't worry about bikes and your luggage — as the bike rental and luggage transport are in the price of this trip!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Sibiu
Location: Sibiu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrival in Sibiu Airport (SBZ) or train station Sibiu.
Transfer to hotel in Sibiu, where you will be accommodated for 2 nights.
In the afternoon you will meet the guide and have the city tour of Sibiu.
Dinner at a local restaurant with the other participants of the tour.
Day 2 : Surroundings Of Sibiu - Cycling 40 Km Approx. 150 M Altitude
Location: Sibiu, Cisnădie, Cisnădioara, Rășinari
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We will cycle to Cisnadie and Cisnadioara, where we will visit the fortified church. These two villages are known for their rich fruit orchards. Then we cycle to Rasinari, a typical Romanian shepherd's village. Late lunch with a Romanian peasant local family. Then we cycle back to Sibiu.
Day 3 : From Sibiu To Biertan Via Hartibaciu Valley - 86 Km Approx. 280 M Altitude
Location: Biertan, Biserica Fortificată Evanghelică CA Hosman Holzmengen, Biserica Evanghelică
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today the road will lead us to several fortified churches. Hosman is our first stop followed by Altana. On the way to Biertan you will often see horse-drawn carts, with beers on their way to work in the fields, since agriculture is the main occupation here. The cycle path leads to Biertan via Barghis and Pelisor. One of the most important fortified churches in this region is in Biertan. Has been a bishopric for more than 300 years. In addition, this is the place where the annual Saxon meeting takes place. Dinner and accommodation for 2 nights in Biertan.
Day 4 : From Biertan To Richis And Medias - 56 Km Approx. 280 M Altitude
Location: Biertan, Mediaș, Moșna, Dupuș
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Short bike tour from Biertan to Richis. From here the bike stage continues to Mosna to the fortified church with the “Bacon Tower”. Then we will cycle to Medias, another city of the Transylvanian Saxons. From Medias we cycle back to Biertan via Dupus. Dinner in the pension.
Day 5 : Sighisoara And Brasov (Bike Off Day)
Location: Sighișoara, Brașov, Bran
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Sighisoara. The Middle-Aged centre of this town is well-preserved and is registered in UNESCO as a world heritage site. A City Tour will expose the most important landmarks like the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill. After a city tour with a city guide, we also leave Sighisoara to continue to Brasov. When you will arrive in Brasov, you can also take the city tour in order to see the most important sights of the city such as the Black Church.
Bed and breakfast for 2 nights in Bran and dinner.
Day 6 : Bran Castle And Rasnov Citadel - 45 Km Approx. 50 M Altitude
Location: Bran, Râșnov
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Not far away is the well-known Dracula Castle that we can visit in the morning. From here we can cycle to the Rasnov Citadel — a “must see”.
Optional we can cycle to Poiana Brasov at 1020 m, we will have a very beautiful view over Tara Barsei.
In the afternoon you will arrive back in Bran.
Day 7 : Along The Southern Carpathians - 50 Km Approx. 460 M Altitude
Location: Sibiu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Along the Carpathians, your first stop today will be in Zarnesti.
Zarnesti is very well known for the bear observation platforms. From here you can cycle from Poiana Marului to Sercaia. From here you will be transferred by bus to Sibiu. Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Sibiu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depending on the departure time, you will be transferred to Sibiu Airport (SBZ) or train station in Sibiu.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 x accommodation in good 3* guesthouses and hotels (double room with private bathroom)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
All transfers according to the itinerary from/to Airport Sibiu (SBZ)
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
English-speaking city tour in Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov. English speaking Tour-guide on bike for the entire trip.
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International Travel
Bicycle transport on connecting routes. Transportation of Baggage and Bicycle according to the program. Luggage transport between the accommodations.
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Meals – Half Board
7 x Breakfast (buffet). 6 x dinner with 3-course menu and water. 1 x lunch with a 3-course menu and water.
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Rent-a-bike: egg. Winora Orinoco trekking-line.
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Map with Romania.
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
What's Not Included
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Personal costs (souvenir, drinks, etc).
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Arrival Departure tickets.
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Other meals than stated.
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Photo fees
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Trip cancellation insurance
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes. It is
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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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