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Transylvania City Break from Bucharest
3 Days Starting and ending in Your accommodation in Bucharest
Visiting: Sibiu, Sighișoara, Brașov
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MDT01
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
This 3-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania takes in a huge number of sights and will give you a wonderful insight into the famed region. Includes a walking tour in Sibiu: The Big Square, The Liars Bridge, The Clock Tower, The Brukenthal Palace. Visit of the Alba Carolina Fortress - the largest and best-preserved in Romania, unique in the European military architecture. You will explore Sighisoara - one of the most beautiful well-kept medieval towns in Europe. There is a walking tour in the historical center of Brasov, medieval town: The Black Church, The Council Square, The Old Walls of the fortress. Visit Bran Castle, an intriguing 13th-century hilltop fortress, known as Dracula’s Castle. Admire Peles Castle in Sinaia, "Pearl of the Carpathians"
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bucharest - Sibiu - Alba-Iulia
Location: Sibiu
Accommodation: Hotel
The tour starts with a pleasant drive to Cozia Monastery, one of the most valuable monuments of the national medieval art and architecture in Romania, built by Mircea the Elder. The trip continues to one of the most important cultural centres in Romania - Sibiu. This amazing medieval city was one of the largest and wealthiest strongholds in Europe and nowadays it is a city of art and culture that has the power to fascinate. Walking tour in the old centre will reveal such places as The Big Square, The Liars Bridge, The Bukenthal Palace and The Clock Tower.
After that, you will arrive in Alba Iulia, which will be visited the next day.
Day 2 : Alba Iulia - Sighisoara - Brasov
Location: Sighișoara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon breakfast, in the hotel, you will take a walk in Alba Iulia. The city of Alba Iulia is like a journey in the past, full of history. You will visit Alba Carolina fortress, Alba Iulia Museum, Catholic Cathedral of Alba Iulia, The Obelisk dedicated to Horea, Closca, and Crisan. Next stop after Alba Iulia, in Sighisoara, where you will explore an impressive medieval fortress, part of the UNESCO World Heritage: The Clock Tower, The Church on the Hill and Dracula’s House.
Day 3 : Brasov - Bran - Sinaia - Bucharest
Location: Brașov
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, you will visit 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, that includes the Main Square, the Old Council Hall, the Black Church, the medieval walls and defence towers.
The trip continues to Bran Castle, an intriguing 13th-century hilltop fortress, famously known as Dracula’s Castle, that attracts tourists from all over the world fascinated by the myth of the Count Dracula of Transylvania. After Bran, you will be taken to Sinaia, where you will stop at Sinaia Monastery built in the 17 century and Peles Castle, a former summer residence of the royal family and one of the top 10 castles in Europe.
From Sinaia, you will travel back to Bucharest.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4* hotel
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Breakfast at the hotel
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Fully Guided
English-speaking licensed guide
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
The entrance is optional. All the entrance tickets would cost around 45 Eur/adult
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Single supplement at the hotel
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will offer an alternative date, tour or provide a full refund
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* with breakfast
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is optional
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
RON
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, 25 Eur/night
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What is the maximum group size?
10 persons
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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