Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - Sighisoara the only still inhabited citadel in Europe with a UNESCO World Heritage status, Vlad the Impaler’s birth place.
Bran Castle - the biggest Transylvania’s symbols, place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was arrested and imprisoned.The Medieval Saxon city of Brasov with its outstanding medieval atmosphere
Black Church in Brasov, the largest gothic edifice in southern Europe
Rasnov Citadel – the best preserved peasant fortification in Transylvania
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Day1:Friday:Bucharest-Sighisoara
Romania Bucharest Airport. Transfer to the medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara (about 5 hours drive). Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara it is an inhabited medieval citadel that, in 1999, was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site for its 850-year-old testament to the history and culture of the Transylvanian saxons.
Birthplace of Vlad III the Impaler (in Romanian Vlad Țepeș), Sighișoara hosts, every year, a medieval festival where arts and crafts blend with rock music and stage plays.
Accommodation: a charming, intimate 3 * hotel offering 4* services, with an outstanding medieval charm, located in the very heart of the medieval citadel.
Accommodation: a charming, intimate 3 * hotel offering 4* services, with an outstanding medieval charm, located in the very heart of the medieval citadel.
Day2:Saturday-Sighisoara–Bran–Rasnov–Brasov
Submerge yourself in the medieval atmosphere by visiting Sighisoara’s main attractions: The Clock Tower- built in 1360 and standing 60 meters tall on top of the citadel’s hill, it hosts a museum and offers a great view over the citadel. Continue your journey with Bran Castle, Transylvania’s legendary symbol. Unrightfully called Dracula’s Castle, Bran owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stokercreated around Dracula. Documentary evidence of the castle dates back as far as 1377. A true fortress and once a fort guarding a commercial road, all its walls are made of stone and the rooms and narrow corridors form a labyrinth of hidden corners and secret chambers. In 1920, Queen Mary, the niece of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, turned the castle into a beautiful summer residence. Close to the castle there is a shrine set in the wall of a mountain which once sheltered her heart.
Lunch could be enjoyed in Bran village, a cheese tasting is strongly recommended as the village is part of the Rucar – Bran corridor famous world wide for the delicious home made traditional cheese assortments produced here (we do recomand the smoked ones in pine tree bark).
Travel next to Rasnov home to an impressive Peasant Citadel. Standing on top of a hill and overlooking an incredible Transylvanian landscape, Rasnov is the best preserved peasant fortification in Transylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe, first documented in 13 century. (Please note that it is most likely you’ll see the citadel from outside as you could arrive here past the opening hours). For accommodation transfer to the medieval Saxon city of Brasov.
Submerge yourself in the medieval atmosphere by visiting Sighisoara’s main attractions: The Clock Tower- built in 1360 and standing 60 meters tall on top of the citadel’s hill, it hosts a museum and offers a great view over the citadel. Continue your journey with Bran Castle, Transylvania’s legendary symbol. Unrightfully called Dracula’s Castle, Bran owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stokercreated around Dracula. Documentary evidence of the castle dates back as far as 1377. A true fortress and once a fort guarding a commercial road, all its walls are made of stone and the rooms and narrow corridors form a labyrinth of hidden corners and secret chambers. In 1920, Queen Mary, the niece of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, turned the castle into a beautiful summer residence. Close to the castle there is a shrine set in the wall of a mountain which once sheltered her heart.
Lunch could be enjoyed in Bran village, a cheese tasting is strongly recommended as the village is part of the Rucar – Bran corridor famous world wide for the delicious home made traditional cheese assortments produced here (we do recomand the smoked ones in pine tree bark).
Travel next to Rasnov home to an impressive Peasant Citadel. Standing on top of a hill and overlooking an incredible Transylvanian landscape, Rasnov is the best preserved peasant fortification in Transylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe, first documented in 13 century. (Please note that it is most likely you’ll see the citadel from outside as you could arrive here past the opening hours). For accommodation transfer to the medieval Saxon city of Brasov.
with
an outstanding medieval atmosphere, Brasov has played an important role
in Romania’s history, both old and new. Three quarters of the city is
surrounded by mountains, and it is one of the best preserved medieval
cities in Europe. The most famous landmark of Brasov is the Black
Church, the largest gothic edifice in southern Europe dating back to
14th century. Initially called St. Virgin Mary the church was renamed
after the great fire in 1689 that blackened its walls.
Accommodate in a 3* hotel. Enjoy a city tour and then relax in the lively pubs or discothèques.
Accommodate in a 3* hotel. Enjoy a city tour and then relax in the lively pubs or discothèques.
Day3:Sunday:Brasov–Bucharest
Early in the morning (07:15 am) depart for Bucharest Airport, for the return flight.
Early in the morning (07:15 am) depart for Bucharest Airport, for the return flight.
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