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Transylvania · Romania

Castles, Citadels & Carpathian Forests

Saxon towns, hilltop citadels and the forested Carpathians, from Brașov and Bran to Sibiu.

Best time to go
May – Oct
Trip length
7 days
Group size
2 – 8 people
Accommodation
Boutique guesthouses & restored manors

Ringed by the Carpathian Mountains, Transylvania is a land of medieval Saxon towns, painted houses and fortified churches. Brașov, Sighișoara and Sibiu each keep a historic centre of real character.

Between them lie Bran Castle, the Râșnov citadel, sheep-dotted valleys and some of Europe's largest old-growth forests, home to brown bears, wolves and lynx.

Choose your package

Castles & Carpathians

Classic covers the essentials, Explorer adds off-the-beaten-path places, Premium is the fullest version. Accommodation and local transfers are always included.

7 Days / 6 Nights Day-by-day programme

Classic

From €1,390 / person

7 Days / 6 Nights

For travellers who want Transylvania's castles and Saxon towns.

  • Peleș Castle in Sinaia
  • Brașov old town and the Black Church
  • Bran Castle and Râșnov citadel
  • Sighișoara citadel
  • Sibiu and the Brukenthal National Museum
  • Private driver for all transfers
  • Accommodation included
  • Local transfers included
  • Flights not included
  • We recommend travel insurance (not included).
Request Classic

Explorer

From €1,790 / person

7 Days / 6 Nights

For travellers who want village life and time in the mountains.

  • Everything in Classic
  • Fortified churches of Viscri and Biertan (UNESCO)
  • Hike in the Zărnești Gorge, Piatra Craiului National Park
  • Shepherd villages of Mărginimea Sibiului with cheese tasting
  • Prejmer fortified church
  • Accommodation included
  • Local transfers included
  • Flights not included
  • We recommend travel insurance (not included).
Request Explorer

Premium

From €2,590 / person

8 Days / 7 Nights

The fullest version, with an extra night and the Carpathian high road.

  • Everything in Explorer
  • Extra night in a restored Saxon guesthouse
  • Drive over the Transfăgărășan to Bâlea Lake (Jul – Oct)
  • Evening bear watching from a guided hide
  • Romanian wine tasting
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Accommodation included
  • Local transfers included
  • Flights not included
  • We recommend travel insurance (not included).
Request Premium

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