4 days Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest to Budapest

Explore Transylvania’s rich culture and history on a 4-day tour from Bucharest to Budapest. Visit UNESCO sites, Dracula’s Castle, and more.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov

Peles Castle - Departure to Sinaia, where we will visit the Peles Castle, considered among the most beautiful castles in Europe for its glamorous interior and for the beautiful and white tower rising on the façade. When it was finished, it was the most modern in Europe, with the thermal power plant, elevator and electricity

Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Visit the famous Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle. In the Middle Ages, Bran was exactly on the border between Wallachia and Transylvania, so it was essential for the inhabitants of Brasov to build and preserve a defensive stronghold.

Brasov - Enjoy a walking tour in Brasov, a wonderful Transylvanian town, once entirely fortified, an important cultural, tourist and commercial center. Brasov impresses with its typically German architecture, where the Gothic, the Baroque and the Renaissance intersect to give life to an interesting and culturally very lively city. Visit of the First Romanian School, which is located in the oldest district of the city, and which was inhabited exclusively by Romanians, the Schei district, interesting for the entrances into the city that were carried out in medieval times through the Catherine’s and Schei Gate. In Brasov we will also see the impressive Black Church, the largest evangelical Gothic church in Eastern Europe, with a 65 meter high bell tower and a length of 90 meters. We will then admire the palaces and houses of the historic center, recently restored, with the Council Square which now houses a beautiful museum, and the pedestrian Avenue of the Republic.

Brasov – Sighisoara – Sibiu

Sighisoara - In the morning we depart to the beautiful and ancient Sighisoara, in the heart of Transylvania, with its UNESCO heritage site and its medieval towers, the ramparts, the seats of the ancient craftsmen’s corporations. Here it was born the famous Vlad Dracula in 1431, in fact the prince lived in Sighisoara the early years of his childhood

Sibiu - In the evening we will arrive in Sibiu, Romania’s most fascinating medieval city, with its three magnificent squares, the big square, which houses a large market, a small square with important museums, Huet Square, where you can see the most important sight of Sibiu, the ancient and imposing gospel cathedral, with a tall tower. In front of this Gothic building we will see the statue of the bishop. Entitled the European Capital of Culture in 2007, Sibiu enchants the visitor for its superlative palaces

Sibiu – Corvini Castle – Timisoara

Castelul Corvinilor - Visit Corvin’ s Castle, the most beautiful in Eastern Europe, a city in Gothic style, where there were celebrated historical movies just for its beauty. We will thoroughly know the Corvini family and its history. We will then see the wonderful scenery surrounding the castle.

Timisoara Historical Center - fter Hunedoara we will go to Timisoara, in Banat, a region partly in Romania, partly in Serbia and in a small part in Hungary. Timisoara is an important university city with many eclectic and impressive buildings. Named the European Capital of Culture in 2021 Timisoara is the point where the anti-communist revolution that led to the fall of the regime began on December 17th, 1989

Timisoara – Budapest

Budapest - Transfer to other extraordinary European capital, Budapest.

What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
  • Professional tour guide that will be also the driver
  • Breakfast
  • 3 nights accommodation in 3* hotels
What's Not Included
  • Tips for the Driver / Tour Guide (5 euro/day/person)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Travel for 4 days from Bucharest to Budapest, but also visit Timisoara, the European Capital of Culture of 2023, and Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture of 2007. You will discover how three different cultures and ethnicities live in the same country. Enjoy a tour with a local guide and visit the old town of Sighisoara, a UNESCO heritage site and Dracula’s birthplace. Visit the famous Dracula Castle and Peles Castle in Sinaia, a renowned and opulent royal residence. Immerse yourself in the greenery of the Carpathians and the beauty of Transylvanian nature. You will encounter mysterious and fascinating places. We look forward to meeting you in Romania!

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • A minimum of 4 participants is required to organise the tour. If the tour it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Location
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 7
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta
BUS STOP in Piata Universitatii in front of the statues
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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