4-Day Transylvania Golden Circle Tour with Bears, Bran and Sighisoara

4 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover Transylvania through a rich mix of culture, nature, wildlife, and legend on this 4-day journey from Cluj-Napoca. Explore the science fiction-themed cha...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Cities: Alba Iulia, Brasov, Cluj Napoca, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Râșnov, Turda · Languages: English

Know before you go: The Golden Circle of Transylvania combines nature with culture and connects the most important attractions of Transylvania. You can expect a 9 km hike, as well as a relaxing afternoon in a medieval city, a visit to the bear sanctuary, and even a visit to your friend Dracula. The guides have linked all these activities to help you understand what Transylvania means.; This tour is flexible and may change or adapt depending on the size of the group, arrival and departure date, physical condition, and the needs of the group.; Traveler pickup is offered from your hotel or airport in Cluj-Napoca.; Departure time: 9:00 AM.; It is important to have good hiking shoes.; Not recommended for travellers with back problems.; Not recommended for pregnant travellers.; No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.; Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.; This experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minibus/car (gas, road tax, and parking fees included)
English-speaking professional tour guide during the program
Entry ticket to Turda Salt Mine
Entry to Turda Gorge
Entry to Dracula Castle
Entry to Libearty Bear Sanctuary
Cable car fee
3 nights' accommodation
3 breakfasts

Not Included

Personal expenses
Flight tickets
Private insurance. Every participant will be required to purchase their own trek insurance for the duration of the trip, covering mountains in summer conditions up to 2,000 m.
Other meals not mentioned
Other services not mentioned

Itinerary

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Day 01

Cluj-Napoca, Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorges and Alba Iulia

Start the tour at 9:00 am with pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. Start the tour at 9:00 am with pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. The first stop on the Transylvania Golden Circle route is Turda Salt Mine, where you will go 120 m deep underground to discover a science fiction-themed park. Listen to the story of the salt mine from your guide while admiring the salt stalactites in Rudolf Mine. The first stop on the Transylvania Golden Circle route is Turda Salt Mine, where you will go 120 m deep underground to discover a science fiction-themed park. Listen to the story of the salt mine from your guide while admiring the salt stalactites in Rudolf Mine. At the base of the mine, you will take a canoe boat tour on an underground lake and navigate to the heart of Transylvania. At the base of the mine, you will take a canoe boat tour on an underground lake and navigate to the heart of Transylvania. Continue to Turda Gorges, where you will make a 9 km hike through and over the gorge and enjoy spectacular views of the Transylvanian landscape. During the hike, you will identify plants and animals specific to the area. Continue to Turda Gorges, where you will make a 9 km hike through and over the gorge and enjoy spectacular views of the Transylvanian landscape. During the hike, you will identify plants and animals specific to the area. The third stop will be in a Transylvanian village, where you will have time to visit and enjoy a traditional lunch. The third stop will be in a Transylvanian village, where you will have time to visit and enjoy a traditional lunch. End the day by visiting Coltesti Fortress, then head to your accommodation in Alba Iulia. End the day by visiting Coltesti Fortress, then head to your accommodation in Alba Iulia.
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Day 02

Alba Carolina Citadel, Balea Waterfall and Brasov

Begin the second day with a tour of Alba Carolina Citadel and discover the complex history of this Vauban-style fortress. This day combines culture with nature in a unique way. Begin the second day with a tour of Alba Carolina Citadel and discover the complex history of this Vauban-style fortress. This day combines culture with nature in a unique way. Travel to Balea Waterfall via the Transfagarasan Road. Travel to Balea Waterfall via the Transfagarasan Road. Reach Balea Lake, considered the most beautiful glacial lake in Romania, by cable car. From there, start a hike up to 2311 m. The hiking trail is of medium difficulty, with an elevation gain of 300 m. Reach Balea Lake, considered the most beautiful glacial lake in Romania, by cable car. From there, start a hike up to 2311 m. The hiking trail is of medium difficulty, with an elevation gain of 300 m. Enjoy the nature and beauty of the Carpathian Mountains, have a picnic, and then begin the journey to Brasov, where you will stay for the night. Enjoy the nature and beauty of the Carpathian Mountains, have a picnic, and then begin the journey to Brasov, where you will stay for the night. Visit the main attractions of the medieval city and enjoy dinner. Visit the main attractions of the medieval city and enjoy dinner.
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Day 03

Bears, Bran Castle, Rasnov and Crit Village

Day 3 is about myth and legend. After a generous breakfast, go to Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where you will meet the 100 bears protected in this sanctuary. After a generous breakfast, go to Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where you will meet the 100 bears protected in this sanctuary. Take a tour of the reserve with a local guide, who will teach you about brown bears and the efforts made to protect this species. Take a tour of the reserve with a local guide, who will teach you about brown bears and the efforts made to protect this species. The next stop is the famous castle of Dracula, where you will follow in the footsteps of Count Vlad the Impaler and learn about the Romanian Royal Family. The next stop is the famous castle of Dracula, where you will follow in the footsteps of Count Vlad the Impaler and learn about the Romanian Royal Family. In the afternoon, head to Rasnov and visit Valea Cetatii Cave. Sunset will catch you on the way to Crit village, where you will have accommodation. In the afternoon, head to Rasnov and visit Valea Cetatii Cave. Sunset will catch you on the way to Crit village, where you will have accommodation.
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Day 04

Saxon Villages and Medieval Sighisoara

The last day of travel is planned to be a more relaxing one. Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 3 Saxon villages, and the medieval city of Sighisoara. Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 3 Saxon villages, and the medieval city of Sighisoara. Have lunch in the citadel of Sighisoara. After these days of travelling through Transylvania, you will gain an understanding of the culture here, its history, and its landscapes, and you will come to understand Transylvania through both good and evil. Have lunch in the citadel of Sighisoara. After these days of travelling through Transylvania, you will gain an understanding of the culture here, its history, and its landscapes, and you will come to understand Transylvania through both good and evil. Sunset will catch you on the way back to Cluj-Napoca.