3-Day Transylvania Tour from Cluj with Bran, Sibiu and Sighisoara

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover Romania on this three-day journey through Transylvania's underground wonders, medieval fortresses, and Saxon heritage. Descend into the ancient Turda s...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Alba Iulia, Brasov, Cluj Napoca, Hunedoara, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Turda · Languages: English, French

Know before you go: The temperature inside the Turda salt mine is 10-12° C. Please note that the dress code for this visit includes non-slippery shoes and appropriate warm clothing for the temperature.; It is not recommended to visit the Turda salt mine if you have heart, lung, digestive, or other health problems.; Accommodation, locations, and the order of visits may vary.; Certain items on the itinerary may not be available on Monday.

About Sibiu

Romania

Sibiu

An eye-wateringly beautiful town of medieval archways and Habsburg builds set beneath the backbone of the Carpathians and Transylvanian woods, Sibiu is best explored with a local local guide.

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What's Included

English-speaking Romanian guide and driver
Transportation by private vehicle or minibus
Gas, road tax, and parking fees
Entry tickets for Turda salt mine, Corvin Castle, Bran Castle, the Black Church in Brasov, and Viscri church
Breakfasts on Day 2 and Day 3
2 nights in 3-star hotels (double room basis)

Not Included

Flight tickets
Travel insurance
Tickets for the theme park inside the salt mine
Other food and beverages
Photo and video fees, where required
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

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Day 01

Turda Salt Mine, Alba Iulia and Corvin Castle to Sibiu

Meet your tour guide in Cluj at 8:30 AM and depart for Turda. Meet your tour guide in Cluj at 8:30 AM and depart for Turda. Descend underground into the ancient salt mines of Turda. Descend underground into the ancient salt mines of Turda. Continue to Alba Iulia and admire the Alba Carolina Vauban fortress. Listen to interesting stories about the ancient Romans, the Hungarian kings, and Transylvania's union with Romania. Continue to Alba Iulia and admire the Alba Carolina Vauban fortress. Listen to interesting stories about the ancient Romans, the Hungarian kings, and Transylvania's union with Romania. After lunch, head to Hunedoara and discover Corvin Castle. It belonged to the Hunyad family, one of whose most famous members was King Mathia Hunyadi. You will have the chance to hear many legends and stories about the royal family, its origins, medieval fighting techniques, and more from your tour guide. After lunch, head to Hunedoara and discover Corvin Castle. It belonged to the Hunyad family, one of whose most famous members was King Mathia Hunyadi. You will have the chance to hear many legends and stories about the royal family, its origins, medieval fighting techniques, and more from your tour guide. Arrive in Sibiu, the best-defended medieval fortified town in Transylvania. Arrive in Sibiu, the best-defended medieval fortified town in Transylvania. Rest overnight in your accommodation.
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Day 02

Medieval Sibiu, Bran Castle and Brasov

Begin your day with an early breakfast at your accommodation. Begin your day with an early breakfast at your accommodation. Make your way through Sibiu and visit the fortifications of the medieval city, including the Liar's Bridge and the Small and Big Squares. Make your way through Sibiu and visit the fortifications of the medieval city, including the Liar's Bridge and the Small and Big Squares. Depart for Bran and admire views of the Carpathian Mountains along the way. Depart for Bran and admire views of the Carpathian Mountains along the way. Visit Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Built on a cliff during the Middle Ages and modernized at the beginning of the 20th century, Bran Castle is now one of the most visited places in Romania. You will have the chance to find out why it is associated with the famous character Dracula. Visit Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Built on a cliff during the Middle Ages and modernized at the beginning of the 20th century, Bran Castle is now one of the most visited places in Romania. You will have the chance to find out why it is associated with the famous character Dracula. Drive towards the city of Brasov. Originally a Saxon town, Brasov was called Kronstadt in German and was ruled by Stalin for a short period during the communist era. Drive towards the city of Brasov. Originally a Saxon town, Brasov was called Kronstadt in German and was ruled by Stalin for a short period during the communist era. In Brasov, visit the Black Church and see the largest collection of Ottoman carpets in Europe. In Brasov, visit the Black Church and see the largest collection of Ottoman carpets in Europe. Overnight stay in Brasov.
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Day 03

Viscri Village and Medieval Sighisoara

Have breakfast at your hotel and depart for Viscri. Have breakfast at your hotel and depart for Viscri. Stroll through the pretty streets of Viscri, one of the best-preserved traditional Saxon villages in Transylvania and one of the few where the community is still very much alive, with small rural businesses continuing to survive. Stroll through the pretty streets of Viscri, one of the best-preserved traditional Saxon villages in Transylvania and one of the few where the community is still very much alive, with small rural businesses continuing to survive. Pay a visit to a local blacksmith and observe the craft. Pay a visit to a local blacksmith and observe the craft. Visit the 13th-century fortified church of Viscri. Visit the 13th-century fortified church of Viscri. Continue to the medieval fortress of Sighisoara, one of the few inhabited fortresses of its kind still standing in Europe. Surrounded by nine of the original fourteen defence towers, the fortress shelters beautiful medieval architecture and legends, including the one connected to Vlad the Impaler's birthplace. Continue to the medieval fortress of Sighisoara, one of the few inhabited fortresses of its kind still standing in Europe. Surrounded by nine of the original fourteen defence towers, the fortress shelters beautiful medieval architecture and legends, including the one connected to Vlad the Impaler's birthplace. Return to Cluj in the late afternoon. Return to Cluj in the late afternoon.