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2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania

2 days
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best of Transylvania and its landmarks on a 2-day small-group tour. Visit iconic locations like Bran Castle, Brasov, and Sighisoara, and learn about the area's legends, culture, and cuisine from your tour guide. Round-trip transport, overnight accommodation, and breakfast are included for your convenience.

Travel the Carpathian Mountain route easily with round-trip transport
Learn about Transylvania’s traditions, customs, and legends from your guide
Enjoy an overnight stay in historic Sighisoara
Benefit from the personalized experience of a small group tour

What's Included

Breakfast
Professional English Speaking Guide
Local taxes
Live commentary on board
Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Small-group tour (maximum 8 people per group)
Overnight accommodation 3* hotels or guesthouses

Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees ( 20 euros per person)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

Pick-up/meeting service starts between 7:30-7:45 am. We will contact you one day before your trip for the exact hour of pick-up choice (hotel or another address in Bucharest)

What To Expect

Day 1

Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov - Sighisoara

5 Stops

Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)

Peles Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brasov Historical Center

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

Accommodation: Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Sighisoara.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2

Sighisoara - Sibiu - Bucharest

3 Stops

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Biertan Fortified Church

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sibiu Travel

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible, due to uneven surfaces
Peles Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesdays in period of November 2023 till April 2024. You will spend more time at Bran Castle & Brasov

We pick up from provided list of hotels that are situated in the central area of Bucharest. If you are located in an apartment, hotel or hostel that is not on our list, please indicate the address and we will contact you the day before the tour starts to let you know the pick-up/meeting time and if your hotel/hostel/apartment is not situated in the central area we will call for you to meet the minivan in a central spot/meeting point.
Children under 11 y.o. cannot attend shared tours
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Your guide will assist you with purchasing the entrance tickets
There is a 45 Euro single supplement to be paid directly to the guide at the departure if you require a single room
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

ANDREAS_B

The tour was exceptional as was our guide Rasvan! Driving through the colorful villages and the lush green forests is one of a kind. The cities we visited were far more beautiful than expected. Rasvan is a knowledgeable guy that has information for everything. All in all we have seen wonderful castles, unique fortified churches, citadels and we ate well, slept well and had a memorable time. If we come again we know who to call. Thank you!

Reviews

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One of the best Tours and Guides ever!

susankarpiel, May 2024

My husband and I spent two awesome days with Sergiu our guide. He was excellent, engaging, most knowledgeable and professional. His driving skills were impeccable. We were both impressed by his command of the English language and his comprehension. Everything about this tour was perfect from Sergiu’s knowledge, the impressive castles, fortified cities we saw to the town/hotel in which we overnighted. This is most definitely one of the two best tours we have ever taken and Sergiu is in the top 5% of guides we have ever used and we are frequent travelers. We whole heartedly recommend Sergiu, this company and this tour.

So Worth It

dnavarro12, May 2024

Wow what a great tour! We didn’t have to worry about a single thing. We were with Marius who knew so much historical information and was kind and funny and a very confident driver. Obviously Pele’s Castle and Bran Castle were highlights but we really enjoyed driving through the countryside to see the gorgeous greenery, the quaint towns, to talk to locals, and to relive so much history. We had an amazing time and the hotel was very comfortable too.

Amazing short trip out of Bucharest

TzeHui_T, May 2024

Bogdan is our guide. Very knowledgeable, lots of informative sharing. Tour was at a comfortable pace. Hotel in Sighisoara was comfortable. We enjoyed the tour very much, though the first day was a bit long.

LOVE this trip!

Mark_B, May 2024

Fantastic two day visit with guide Emmanuel. He was hugely knowledgeable, had great intell on avoiding the queues and was a genuine pleasure to travel with. We would definitely recommend the two or more day trip to Transylvania there is much more to see than can be done in one day. Overall 5 stars and highly recommended!!

Stories and breathtaking towns along Transylvania

Ibai_M, Apr 2024

Amazing and entertaining experience with a devoted tour guide. Two days seemed very little for covering such a big distance. However, the trip is very well organised and the guide is ready to tell you all the details about each town

Super nice trip, Emanuel...

Per_C, Jan 2024

Super nice trip, Emanuel was a very informative about the history, we really can recommend this tour 🤩

Transylvania Experience

Andrea_K, Oct 2023

We had a small group of 4 and had Ovi as our driver/guide. He was excellent, very knowledgeable about the history and politics of Transylvania and Romania. There was a lot of driving involved, but the places we went to were worth it.

A great trip to Transylvania

Molly_H, Oct 2023

Our guide Sergiu was great. He was professional and knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and was a great driver. All of the stops on the tour were interesting sights and we were very happy with the hotel we stayed in during the overnight. We felt like we had plenty of time to explore each location. We would definitely recommend this trip!

Amazing Trip!

Joelle_P, Oct 2023

We had the best tour guide, Marius. We felt safe and had fun. We learned soo much about the history of Romania. If you are traveling to Romania we rate this trip a must do! The people are nice, the food is great, all with amazing driving skills. Marius went above and beyond! Thank my friend.

Wonderful days in Romania

L_L, Sep 2023

Viator never lets you down. Our guide Emanuel was excellent, the trip and the hotel was more than we expected. We saw castles and churches, learned so much of history. Transylvanian countryside, mountains and villages were both magnificent and beautiful. At the Carpathian mountains we were lucky to see even some bears!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. For us as a touroperator Viator has let us down massively in the last 6 months but we are glad that they are performing for their guests. We wish you best of travel!

WOW. This tour was the highlight of our Romania trip!

Judy_H, Aug 2023

We loved this tour so much. Emanuel was a terrific, top-rate guide and we'd HIGHLY recommend taking this tour with him. He provided a ton of interesting information and captivated us the entire trip. He also ensured that even the littlest things were taken care of—he brought us umbrellas a few times while we were exploring on our own and there were downpours; he ensured our rooms were clean and met his expectations. I could go on and on. As far as the locations, they all were amazing. Bran Castle has become a bit too touristy, but it was worth it for seeing the architecture of the castle, its surrounding park, and learning the history. Peles Castle was something not to miss. And all of the towns we visited were so interesting. We would love to spend more time in the main places, but this tour exposed us to them and gave us a taste of what to expect during a longer stay. Our tour detoured slightly and we skipped the monastery in favor of a trip on Transfăgărășan Highway, which was jaw droopingly beautiful. It could have been a long car day, but it didn't feel that way at all because the scenic views took our breath away and we were able to stop for pictures. There was an adorable little area for tourists to try local foods and then near the bottom of the mountain, we hit brown bear country and were able to see FOUR brown bears just outside our vehicle along the route. This was the highlight of our trip to Romania and we cannot recommend this tour enough. Take this trip and thank us later.

Very nice overview of Transylvanian castles and towns in 2 days.

Francine_O, Jul 2023

Excellent guide, Emanuel. Not only was he a savvy driver (knowing how to detour around many traffic jams) but he was knowledgeable in spoken English, in Romanian history, and was very sympathetic to the mobility difficulties experienced by one of the couples on our 4-person tour. On the second day he provided alternative options because the Biertan Church would be too much of a challenge. We all liked Peles Castle the best! The one-hour long wait to enter Bram Castle was unfortunate because it delayed our progress on the first day and led to a very late lunch in Brasov. It was late enough that we skipped dinner! If Viator could provide for a timed entry into Bram or a back door entry, that would be better. Overnight in Sighisoara was at a charming hotel. Was glad we had chosen to overnight there rather than in Brasov (a much larger town) or Sibiu (which we visited on the second day). We were all happy we had selected this tour.

Happiness!

Janice_K, Jul 2023

Our Guide, Emanuel, was wonderful. Loads of interesting facts and scenic views. Visited Pele's castle and Bran castle, Sibiu and Brasov. Everything during the tour was great! He made sure we had suggested restaurants that were appropriate, but valued whatever decisions we made. Very caring for the guests and superb service. Can't say enough good things about our tour and guide.

A great way to see the sights !

Corinna_C, May 2023

This was a amazing trip .. two days and we were able to see fortress churches ,, medieval cities and castles all with a semi private group and the great tour guide ( Paul ) was very fluent in English and had an excellent grasp of the history and background of every single place we visited . The van was comfortable , the tour operator on time , and the sights and scenery were phenomenal . The hotel we stayed at ( Hotel Bulevard) was lovely and right next to the Sighisoara Old Town entrance. All in all I highly recommend this tour .

Great trip and tour guide

Dana_B, May 2023

Our tour guide Alex made our trip extraordinary. He was very knowledgeable, personable and always willing to help. The itinerary was superb. We highly recommend the trip. It enabled us to see many Romanian highlights in a short period of time.

Brilliant- give it a go!

Catherine_C, Apr 2023

Brilliant guide! Very knowledgeable and keen to share information. Wonderful scenery and Pepe’s Castle was a highlight. Fantastic hotel for overnight stay in Sighisoara. Would thoroughly recommend this tour, a perfect introduction to Romania.

Perfect

JackC, Mar 2023

Ovi was the perfect guide! We cold tell he loved sharing his country to us! We thoroughly enjoys his job and we enjoyed him! Thanks

A Must Do!

Jared_H, Dec 2022

It was an amazing experience. Alex, our tour guide, did an amazing tour of all the sights. He was detailed and added amazing information about all the sites and more about Romanian history and culture. He answered all our questions with such great details. This tour is a must! Really the best part of our trip!

Romania Tour Adventure

Claire_G, Dec 2022

Emanual was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of history and current affairs. He was a safe driver and ensured we were safe and in good hands during every stop. It was well coordinated. He made the tour enjoyable.

Good 2-day introduction to Transylvania

Yuichi_N, Nov 2022

The castles were impressive and the Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu Old Towns were all beautiful and fun to walk around. Our favorite was Sibiu, with expansive Old Town and a great view from the Cathedral Clock Tower. Our guide, Marius was knowledgeable and accommodating. The tour’s choice of hotel was good; convenient and comfortable, with a good attached restaurant. We were very happy with our tour and our tour guide, Marius.

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