3 Days UNESCO Tour of Transylvania. Private tour from Bucharest

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3 days (approx.)

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Overview

Private tour starting / ending in Bucharest.
Explore the best attractions in Transylvania, a unique region with a rich history and a multicultural culture and heritages. It is the host of the very unique Fortified Churches, structures which are combining the religious with defensive role. Many of them are included in the UNESCO Heritages List, together with the medieval town of Sighisoara.
In our tour in Transylvania we’ll also include some sights which are included in the UNESCO tentative list due their cultural and historical role such as the Alba Iulia citadel and the Old Town of Sibiu. Other medieval towns, castles and fortresses are completing our visiting program. You’ll enjoy the scenic roads which are passing the Carpathians Mountains with their high peaks and dense forrest and the Transylvanian landscape with its green rolling hills and the charming villages spread out between them.
Try local food which is tasty and diverse due to the multi-cultural specific of Transylvania.

What's Included

Breakfast
Entrance fees as per program (standard tours)
Transport by car or minivan
2 nights accomodation
Tour guide - English / Spanish language. Other languages on request

Airfaire
Other meals not mentioned as included
Personal expenses
Tips

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Meeting and Pickup

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We need the name of the hotel or address for pick-up

What To Expect

Day 1

BUCHAREST – PREJMER – VISCRI - SIGHISOARA

7 Stops

Bucharest

9.00 AM. In the morning meet with our private tour guide at your hotel or address in Bucharest. We’ll depart towards Transilvania region, the biggest and the most popular region for tourism. We’ll cross the Carpathians Mountains via the Prahova River Valley. We can admire the beauty of the mountain scenery and the small cozy mountain towns along the route.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer

We will start our visiting program with one of the majestic UNESCO sights – the Prejmer fortified church. During your visit you’ll be explained the reason and the huge role which these type of structures had in Transylvania.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Viscri Fortified Church

Next we’ll drive to one of the most charming Transylvanian villages – Viscri. The village preserves the authentic architecture of the houses, old way of life, traditions and crafts. It is considered a great sample of the Saxon / German Heritage of Transylvania. Enjoy a walk through the village and visit the Viscri Fortified church (UNESCO)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cetatea Rupea

We’ll continue heading to Sighisoara. On the route we’ll see from the road the impressive Rupea Fortress, built in 14th century. It is known as a Peasant Fortress, had an important role in the Transylvanian administration due the Middle-Age. Today it impresses with its top hill position and powerful fortified walls.

Admission Ticket Free

Saxon Church

Next we’ll pass Through the Saschiz village, also an UNESCO site hosting two impressive monuments: The Saschiz Church. Built in 1493 in Gothic style it is one of the nicest old churches from Transylvania. The complex was surrounded by a powerful defensive wall, the perimeter of which is today marked by a fence.[1] The only surviving portion is the northern tower, which was fitted with a prominent spire in 1677

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peasant Citadel

Saschiz Peasant Fortress. Was built in the 14th century and it is also called "the Giants castle" following a local legend.

Admission Ticket Free

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

In the afternoon we’ll arrive at Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval town of Transylvania. The main sights: Clock Tower and History Museum, Birth place of Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), Covered stairs, Church on the Hill, towers and fortifications. Enjoy a walk on the narrow streets paved with river stones. There is no better place to stay overnight during an UNESCO tour, than in a medieval town, included in the UNESCO Heritages List – Sighisoara.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

SIGHISOARA – BIERTAN – SIBIU – ALBA IULIA

3 Stops

Day 3

SIGHISOARA - BRAN - BRASOV - SINAIA - BUCHAREST

3 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Transylvania. Private tour from Bucharest?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025