Explore medieval history in Sighisoara & Biertan. Discover fortified cities, UNESCO heritage sites, and vibrant city centers. Perfect for history enthusiasts.
Explore medieval history in Sighisoara & Biertan. Discover fortified cities, UNESCO heritage sites, and vibrant city centers. Perfect for history enthusiasts.
- Biertan Fortified Church - A visit to the vibrant and charming village of Biertan offers the opportunity to explore the largest Saxon fortified church in Transylvania, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide will share insights into the Saxons’ origins in this region and the reasons for their settlement. Discover fascinating details…
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Biertan Fortified Church - A visit to the vibrant and charming village of Biertan offers the opportunity to explore the largest Saxon fortified church in Transylvania, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide will share insights into the Saxons’ origins in this region and the reasons for their settlement. Discover fascinating details about their daily lives, community interactions, adversaries, religious practices, and defense strategies.
Note: From November to April, due to winter visiting restrictions, the Biertan fortified church visit will be substituted with a tour of St. Margaret fortified church in Medias. -
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - Situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, Sighisoara emerged as a privileged Saxon town during the Middle Ages. Enchanting, romantic, and mysterious, the colorful fortress of Sighisoara offers a lively glimpse into its past.
The guide will provide information about the Clock Tower, a key landmark of the fortress. Learn about Vlad the Impaler, the historical prince who inspired the Dracula legends. Finally, appreciate the significance of education within the Saxon community.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry tickets to Biertan Fortified Church
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (including gas, road tax, and parking fees)
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry tickets to Biertan Fortified Church
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (including gas, road tax, and parking fees)
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- your meals & drinks
- photo / video entrance fees (where required)
- personal expenses
- your meals & drinks
- photo / video entrance fees (where required)
- personal expenses
Delve into Medieval history. Explore population migration during the Middle Ages and the reasons behind it. Uncover one of the seven fortified cities that inspired Transylvania’s German name: Siebenbürgen. Marvel at the size and strength of the largest UNESCO heritage fortified church. Fall in love with the vibrant Medieval city center of Sighisoara….
Delve into Medieval history. Explore population migration during the Middle Ages and the reasons behind it. Uncover one of the seven fortified cities that inspired Transylvania’s German name: Siebenbürgen. Marvel at the size and strength of the largest UNESCO heritage fortified church. Fall in love with the vibrant Medieval city center of Sighisoara.
Please note that the monuments are closed for visiting on Mondays.
- The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on traffic conditions and your personal interests.
- High heels not recommended
- From November to April, due to wintertime visiting restrictions, the visit of Biertan fortified church will be replaced with a visit to St. Margaret fortified church in Medias.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
