3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages and Medieval Towns

Get ready for a three-day adventure in the mythical land of Transylvania that is filled with castles, medieval fortresses and a glimpse in the traditional Romanian way of life.  You’ll discover Transylvania’s remote villages and the enchanting medieval towns of Brașov and Sighișoara. Your guide will take you off the beaten path and explore authentic mountain villages and will tell you everything there is o know about the bloodthirsty count while visiting the birthplace of the famous Dracula.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest to Transylvania

Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Guided tour of the Peles Castle considered as one of the most visited landmarks of the country.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Bran Castle, also known as the Dracula Castle, does not only have an impressive architecture but also is a place of great stories, myths, and legends. Discover everything you need to know during a guided tour.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Magura, Magura, Buzau County, Southeast Romania
Arrive in the countryside where the time appears to stand still.
The remote villages of Pestera and Magura are situated right between Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Mountains, miles away from bustle of the urban life. These villages welcome tourists to enjoy a picturesque landscape in an authentic rural environment.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will be accommodated at an excellent rated 4**** guesthouse in Magura or Pestera Village with breakfast included.

Day 2: Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania

Stop At: Magura, Magura, Buzau County, Southeast Romania
If weather permits, after breakfast you will have a couple of hours walk in the villages under the mountain or even have hike to the Zarnesti Gorge. There is a lot of natural variety available all seasons for everyone to enjoy. The actual walk/hike will be personalized on the spot.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Viscri, Viscri, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
On the way to Sighisoara, stop in Viscri village to visit one of the most important Saxon fortified churches. Its name comes from the German Weisse Khirche, meaning white church. Viscri was built around 1100 and is considered a unique gothic church. It was designated in 1993 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Like most of the cities of Transylvania, Sighișoara is also a city built by the Saxon colonists, but different from the others by the fact that it is the only currently inhabited citadel in Europe, and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1999.
Discover this amazing place during a walking tour.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will be accommodated at an excellent rated 4**** boutique hotel in Sighisoara with breakfast included.

Day 3: Back to Bucharest via Brasov

Stop At: Brasov, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
your guide will drive you to Brasov, one of the largest medieval towns in Transylvania. We will have a walking tour of the old city, visiting the main landmarks and we will go also for a short cable car ride (if available), to the top of the nearby mountain of a better view of how a medieval town looks like.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Bucharest, Romania
The drive back to Bucharest will take a minimum of 3 hours.
In the evening, the tour ends in Bucharest where your guide will drop you at your hotel or any other place in the town of your choosing.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.