Transylvania Discovery

Wanting to explore the captivating region of Transylvania but for a short period of time? This 4-day privately escorted tour is perfect for you! Experience some of the best attractions in Bucharest, Sinaia, Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu, renowned for their mystical allure, stunning landscapes, rich folklore and culture.

4 days - from $3,235

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Wander the streets of the UNESCO listed Old Town in medieval Sighisoara
Explore “Dracula’s Castle” located on the rolling hills of Transylvania
Visit the Peles Castle, a masterpiece of German neo-Renaissance architecture
Full board meals included for days 2 and 3
Privately guided sightseeing tours and entrances

ITINERARY + MAP

Day 1 Bucharest - Sinaia
Welcome to Romania! Your guide will meet you at the hotel this morning for a city tour. See the Palace of Parliament, Cotroceni Palace, Archbishop’s Church, Arch of Triumph, Revolution Square and more. On completion of your city tour, depart for impressive Peles Castle which was built in 1875 as the summer residence of King Carol I of Romania. Admire the castle’s fine collection of paintings, sculptures and furniture, before continuing to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery. After lunch, you will have free time to explore Sinaia.

Note: The Peles Castle is closed every Monday. In case your tour starts on a Monday, the visit to the castle will be the next morning.

Stay at: Hotel Carpathia (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Lunch and dinner

Day 2 Sinaia - Bran - Brasov
After breakfast, visit Bran Castle, famous for its beauty and the legend of Count Dracula. Continue to Brasov for lunch and a visit to the Old Town Hall and Black Church, with dinner and overnight in Brasov.

Stay at: Casa Cranta (4 star), Bella Muzica (3 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu
This morning, drive to Sighisoara where you will visit the only fully inhabited medieval citadel in Europe. Enjoy a tour of the citadel, including the Tower Museum, Cover Stairs, 14th century Church on the Hill and Medieval Weapons Collection. Continue to Biertan to visit the fortified church before sitting down for dinner at a local restaurant in the nearby village of Sibiel.

Stay at: Hotel Continental Forum (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Sibiu - Bucharest
On a morning walking tour of Sibiu, visit the medieval fortress, Liar’s Bridge, and one of the best art galleries in Romania - the Bruckental Art Museum. Depart Sibiu for Cozia Monastery, built in 1388 and one of the country’s most valuable monuments of medieval architecture. Continue to Curtea de Arges, a former 14th century Wallachian capital, to visit its 6th-century monastery. Return to Bucharest in the early evening, where your tour will conclude.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch