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3 Days UNESCO Tour of Transylvania. Private tour from Bucharest
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Prejmer
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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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 scen...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
entrance fees as per program (standard tours)
Transport by car or minivan
2 nights accomodation
Breakfast
Tour guide - English / Spanish language. Other languages on request
Airfaire
Other meals not mentioned as included
Personal expenses
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3 Days UNESCO Tour of Transylvania. Private tour from Bucharest
(10) Reviews
Prejmer
About
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 scen...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
entrance fees as per program (standard tours)
Transport by car or minivan
2 nights accomodation
Breakfast
Tour guide - English / Spanish language. Other languages on request
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
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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
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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
4
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.
5
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
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Peasant Citadel
Saschiz Peasant Fortress. Was built in the 14th century and it is also called "the Giants castle" following a local legend.
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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.
