TRANSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER 8-DAY PRIVATE TOUR

TRANSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER 8-DAY PRIVATE TOUR

8-Day Enchanted Transylvania Tour: From Salt Mines to Vampire Legends  


Day 1: Bucharest → Olt Valley → Cozia Monastery → Sibiu  

Your Transylvanian adventure begins! 


After a comfortable 8:30 AM pick-up from Bucharest, we journey through the breathtaking Olt Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the river.  


At Cozia Monastery, step back into the 14th century as you admire its stunning Byzantine frescoes glowing in the candlelight. Enjoy a relaxed lunch (own expense) at a traditional riverside inn before continuing to Sibiu.  


Evening discovery: A gentle guided walk through Sibiu's medieval heart reveals:  

- Piața Mare with its iconic "eyelid" windows  

- The legendary Liars' Bridge and its amusing folklore  

- Evangelical Cathedral's towering spire  


Dinner: Home-hosted meal in a nearby village (included), where generations-old recipes come to life.  

Overnight: 3* boutique hotel in Sibiu's historic center.  


Day 2: Underground Wonders & Cultural Cluj 

Sibiu → Turda Gorges → Turda Salt Mine → Cluj-Napoca 


Morning adventure: Hike through the dramatic limestone cliffs of Turda Gorges, a natural wonder sculpted over millennia.  


Afternoon marvel: Descend into the Turda Salt Mine, where:  

- Underground lakes shimmer beneath vaulted ceilings  

- A surreal amusement park operates 400 feet below ground  

- The microclimate offers therapeutic benefits  


Evening: Arrive in vibrant Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania's cultural capital.  

Dinner: At leisure (Roata for traditional Transylvanian dishes).  

Overnight: 3* hotel in Cluj city center.  


Day 3: Following Dracula's Trail  

Cluj → Bistrița → Borgo Pass → Piatra Fântânele 


Morning journey: Travel through rolling hills to Bistrița, the real-life setting for Bram Stoker's "Dracula".  


Afternoon mystery: Cross the legendary Borgo Pass, where:  

- Mist-shrouded forests inspired vampire lore  

- Hotel Castel Dracula perches dramatically  


Evening: Arrive at your mountain retreat in Piatra Fântânele.  

Dinner: At the hotel (included), with possible folklore storytelling.  

Overnight: 3* mountain hotel.  


Day 4: Saxon Heritage & Medieval Magic 

Piatra Fântânele → Târgu Mureș → Sighișoara  


Morning descent: Return through Borgo Pass with photo stops.  


Midday culture: In Târgu Mureș, discover:  

- The stunning Culture Palace with its stained glass  

- Teleki Library's priceless manuscripts  


Afternoon: Arrive in Sighișoara Citadel, where your guide reveals:  

- The Clock Tower's mechanical figurines  

- Vlad Dracul's Birthplace  

- The Scholars' Stairs to panoramic views  


Dinner: At leisure (Casa Wagner's historic cellar).  

Overnight: 3* guesthouse within citadel walls.  


Day 5: Saxon Villages & Living Traditions  

Sighișoara → Biertan → Brateiu → Sighișoara


Morning wonder: At Biertan, explore the UNESCO-listed:  

- Fortified Church with its famous "marriage prison"  

- Hilltop vineyards with medieval wine cellars  


Afternoon authenticity: In Brateiu, experience:  

- Traditional Saxon architecture  

- Local artisan demonstrations  

- Optional horse-drawn carriage ride  


Evening: Free time to explore Sighișoara's lantern-lit lanes.  

Dinner: At leisure (Gasthaus Altepost for Transylvanian stews).  

Overnight: Sighișoara.  


Day 6: Dracula's Castle & Brașov's Charm 

Sighișoara → Bran → Brașov 


Morning legend: At Bran Castle, separate fact from fiction in:  

- The Gothic towers that inspired Dracula's lair  

- Queen Marie's elegant tea room  


Afternoon elegance: In Brașov, discover:  

- Council Square's pastel merchant houses  

- The Gothic Black Church

- Europe's narrowest street - Rope Street 


Dinner: At leisure (Sergiana for game specialties).  

Overnight: 3* hotel in Brașov's pedestrian center.  


Day 7: Fortified Churches & Rural Life  

Brașov → Prejmer → Intorsura Buzaului → Brașov 


Morning wonder: At Prejmer, enter Europe's best-preserved fortified church (UNESCO).  


Afternoon authenticity: In Intorsura Buzaului, experience:  

- Traditional wool weaving demonstrations  

- A countryside picnic lunch (included)  


Evening: Return to Brașov for relaxation.  

Dinner: At leisure.  

Overnight: Brașov.  


Day 8: Royal Finale  

Brașov → Sinaia → Bucharest  


Morning splendor: Tour Peleș Palace, Romania's Neo-Renaissance masterpiece.  


Leisurely return: Scenic drive through Prahova Valley, arriving in Bucharest by 6:00 PM.  


Why This Tour Captivates

✔ 3 Legendary Castles (Bran, Dracula Hotel, Peleș)  

✔ 2 UNESCO Gems (Biertan, Prejmer)  

✔ Unique Experiences: Salt mine, Borgo Pass, Saxon villages  

✔ Perfect Pace: Ample time at each location  


Packing Tips:  

- Comfortable shoes for cobbled streets & salt mine  

- Light jacket for cool mine temperatures  

- Camera for breathtaking landscapes  


Ready to uncover Transylvania's secrets?

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Tour availability: contact us

Tour duration: 8 days/7 nights

Tour itinerary: 

Tour start location: your hotel/accommodation in Bucharest

Tour inclusions: your own dedicated professional English speaking tour guide, one suitable vehicle with climate control, fuel, road & parking tax for the entire trip,  accommodation in centrally located hotels/guest houses , 7 breakfasts, one home hosted dinner, free collection and return to your hotel in Bucharest.

Tour exclusions: other meals than stated; admission tickets to museums and attractions, photo/video fees; personal expenses; gratuity.

Tour price: from € 1200/per person*

*According to your party size, tour duration & itinerary length, attractions & sites included, meals included
*At Tours in Romania, we don't do shared tours, we only do private tours of Bucharest, private tours of Romania and private short trips from Bucharest , so the price is influenced only by the size of your group. If you'd like a tour of Bucharest, a tour of Romania or a short trip from Bucharest together with a bunch of strangers, each one with his own agenda, pace and good or bad habits, there are plenty of other travel agents out there happy to accommodate you.
*At Tours in Romania, we don't do free tours, we only do private tours of Bucharest, private tours of Romania and private short trips from Bucharest at a fair price. With Tours in Romania you can enjoy the comfort of an air conditioned vehicle, while visiting many more attractions than during a "free" walking tour of Bucharest.
Anyway, a private tour of Bucharest, a private tour in Romania or a private short trip from Bucharest doesn't necessarily mean an expensive tour. Please take a moment to review our prices. You'll find private tours of Bucharest, private tours of Romania and private short trips from Bucharest at the price of a shared tour or cheaper!