Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca with visit to Sibiu, Sibiel, and Fantanele
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Sibiu

This complete day trip immerses you in the Saxon culture of Transylvania, focusing on their significant town, Sibiu. During the latter part of the day, experience traditional rural living by strolling through the Romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Big Square (Piata Mare) - Spend a day in the capital of the historical region of Transylvania, the city of Sibiu. There you’ll admire one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Romania, as evidenced by the city’s title as “European Capital of Culture”. On the drive down, you’ll find out more about the Saxons roots, their colonization in Transylvania and their cultural impact on the country.

In Sibiu, you’ll start off by seeing the city’s walls and the three main squares. Then, you’ll visit two of the most important churches. Climbing up to the top of the Council Tower will give you a beautiful overview of the old city.

  • The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass - In the afternoon, the group will take a short excursion from Sibiu to visit two villages that seem to be stuck in time: Sibiel and Fântânele. Here, the population lives from what it produces locally and horse-drawn carriages are a daily occurrence. You’ll taste a local made schnapps (țuică) and then visit the glass paintings museum in Sibiel. In the afternoon, you’ll head back to Cluj-Napoca.
What's Included
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
    • Personal driver/guide
    • Travel in a private vehicle
    • Alcoholic Beverages provided
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Big Square (Piata Mare)
Piata Mare 1,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ccile_d
Oct 17, 2022
Patrimoine saxon en Transylvanie - We had a very pleasant time. Our guide Andrei was very patient despite our poor English! We were able to discuss many subjects freely and the history of the country was told to us in detail. The visits were enriching and the sites seen are just magnificent... To do absolutely. Thanks again to Andrei
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Gabrielaciupe
Jun 10, 2019
Great landscape - We had an awsome time on our trip to Sibiu. The tour guide was exxcellent. We especially enjoyed the walking tour through the small rustic village of Sibiel.
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