8-Day Private Guided Exploration of Old Saxon Villages in Transylvania from Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 8 days
Saxon Villages within Transylvania date back more than 900 years. Fortified churches, peasant fortresses and castles are those things that you will explore on your 8-Day private guided tour of Transylvania. Here, the ways of life have remained unchanged after hundreds of years. With the help of "Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation” that functioned under the patronage of Prince of Wales, many of the traditional houses from the Transylvanian villages were carefully restored and are now ready for you to discover.
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Saxon Villages within Transylvania date back more than 900 years. Fortified churches, peasant fortresses and castles are those things that you will explore on your 8-Day private guided tour of Transylvania. Here, the ways of life have remained unchanged after hundreds of years. With the help of "Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation” that functioned under the patronage of Prince of Wales, many of the traditional houses from the Transylvanian villages were carefully restored and are now ready for you to discover.
Day 1: Bucharest - Brasov
We'll pick you up from Bucharest International Airport and start driving towards Transylvania. Our first stop will be in Brasov Medieval Town. If time allows, along the way, we'll stop in Sinaia for Peles Castle.
Overnight: 3-star hotel/guest house in Brasov
Day 2: Brasov - Viscri Village (B, D)
From Brasov, we'll start our journey in the Saxon Villages and the first stop will be in Viscri Village, favourite village of Prince of Walles. Hundred years old houses were restored, while keeping the charm of the centuries that passed over them. The wonderful Peasant Citadel and the Fortified Church are also located in Viscri, included in the UNESCO World Heritage. We will spend one night in a traditional farmer's house in Viscri and we will enjoy the traditional Transylvanian Cuisine, prepared by the locals.
Overnight: 3-star guest house in Viscri Village
Day 3: (B, L )
From Viscri Village we'll drive to the place where we'll stay for 3 days: Malancrav Saxon Village. The accommodation will be a traditional Saxon House with all facilities but with the charm of the old days. A local lady will cook for you traditional food for all days of your stay. We'll have time to explore Fortified Church from Malancrav and also other Fortified Churches from nearby villages: Biertan, Valea Viilor, Axente Sever. Also, time for walkings in nature, interaction with locals and relaxation. In one of the days, we'll visit Sighisoara Citadel – Unesco World Heritage.
Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village
Day 4: Malancrav Village (B, L )
After breakfast, we'll have a Day Trip to Sighisoara Citadel included in Unesco WH. After that, back in the village for the lunch.
Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village
Day 5: Malancrav Village (B, L )
Enjoy the Saxon Villages from Transylvania with the Fortified Churches. Biertan, Valea Viilor, Axente Sever, Alma Vii.
Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village
Day 6: Malancrav Village - Sibiu (B )
After 4 days in Saxon Villages from Transylvania, we'll go further in Transylvania and we'll discover beautiful city of Sibiu. We will visit the most important tourist objectives: Large Square and Small Square, Bridge of Lies, Council Tower, Old Town’s Walls of Defense, Orthodox Cathedral, Lutheran Church and Catholic Church.
Overnight: Guest house in Sibiu
Day 7: Sibiu - Bucharest (B)
If you travel from July to October, you'll go back to Bucharest on the amazing Transfagarasan Road. If not, you'll reach Bucharest on Olt River Valley's road.
Overnight: 3-star hotel/guest house in Bucharest
Day 8: Bucharest (B)
Transfer to the Airport for the flight back.
We'll pick you up from Bucharest International Airport and start driving towards Transylvania. Our first stop will be in Brasov Medieval Town. If time allows, along the way, we'll stop in Sinaia for Peles Castle.
Overnight: 3-star hotel/guest house in Brasov
Day 2: Brasov - Viscri Village (B, D)
From Brasov, we'll start our journey in the Saxon Villages and the first stop will be in Viscri Village, favourite village of Prince of Walles. Hundred years old houses were restored, while keeping the charm of the centuries that passed over them. The wonderful Peasant Citadel and the Fortified Church are also located in Viscri, included in the UNESCO World Heritage. We will spend one night in a traditional farmer's house in Viscri and we will enjoy the traditional Transylvanian Cuisine, prepared by the locals.
Overnight: 3-star guest house in Viscri Village
Day 3: (B, L )
From Viscri Village we'll drive to the place where we'll stay for 3 days: Malancrav Saxon Village. The accommodation will be a traditional Saxon House with all facilities but with the charm of the old days. A local lady will cook for you traditional food for all days of your stay. We'll have time to explore Fortified Church from Malancrav and also other Fortified Churches from nearby villages: Biertan, Valea Viilor, Axente Sever. Also, time for walkings in nature, interaction with locals and relaxation. In one of the days, we'll visit Sighisoara Citadel – Unesco World Heritage.
Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village
Day 4: Malancrav Village (B, L )
After breakfast, we'll have a Day Trip to Sighisoara Citadel included in Unesco WH. After that, back in the village for the lunch.
Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village
Day 5: Malancrav Village (B, L )
Enjoy the Saxon Villages from Transylvania with the Fortified Churches. Biertan, Valea Viilor, Axente Sever, Alma Vii.
Overnight: Accommodation in guest house in Malancrav Village
Day 6: Malancrav Village - Sibiu (B )
After 4 days in Saxon Villages from Transylvania, we'll go further in Transylvania and we'll discover beautiful city of Sibiu. We will visit the most important tourist objectives: Large Square and Small Square, Bridge of Lies, Council Tower, Old Town’s Walls of Defense, Orthodox Cathedral, Lutheran Church and Catholic Church.
Overnight: Guest house in Sibiu
Day 7: Sibiu - Bucharest (B)
If you travel from July to October, you'll go back to Bucharest on the amazing Transfagarasan Road. If not, you'll reach Bucharest on Olt River Valley's road.
Overnight: 3-star hotel/guest house in Bucharest
Day 8: Bucharest (B)
Transfer to the Airport for the flight back.
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