On the high peaks of Transfagarasan

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Join us for an amazing trip taking you deep in the heart of Transylvania, visiting the 3 major cities, Brasov, Sibiu & medieval Sighisoara, while traveling on what is probably the most beautiful road in the world, the famous Transfagarasan. Be accompanied by an expert guide that will make you fall in love with this fairytale land.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Poienari Castle-the real Dracula's Fortress
    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Explore Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle
    • Brasov Walking Tour
    • Medieval Sighisoara Walking Tour
    • Lecture on Vlad the Impaler - Dracula
    • Visit Bruckenthal Palace Avrig
    • Enjoy a ride on Transfagarasan
    • Vidraru Dam

What's this trip about?

    Join us for an amazing trip taking you deep in the heart of Transylvania, visiting the 3 major cities, Brasov, Sibiu & medieval Sighisoara, while traveling on what is probably the most beautiful road in the world, the famous Transfagarasan. Be accompanied by an expert guide that will make you fall in love with this fairytale land.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBucharest
End CityBucharest

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Romania

Attractions

  • Brasov

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Game drive
  • Land expedition
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • All entrance fees
    • Private Guide
    • Private Vehicle
    • Free Wi-fi
    • Complimentary Bottled Water
    • All taxes
    • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

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Itinerary

1st day-Bucharest, Poienari, Peles Castle, Bran Castle and Brasov

Departure from Bucharest and drive towards the Poienari Castle, a legend and to many, a confusing mixture of truth, history and fiction due to the convolution between the novel “Dracula” and the factual history of Vlad III Dracula “The Impaler”, whose name inspired th...

2nd day-Sighisoara, Biertan and Sibiu

Departure from Brasov and move drive towards Sighisoara. One of the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe remains one of the most beautiful medieval city in Europe. It is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is as well the birthplace of Vlad Dracula, also known as ...

3rd day- Avrig, Transfagarasan, Vidraru, and Bucharest

After you have enjoyed your breakfast, we will depart towards Avrig and we will visit the summer residence of Baron Samuel von Bruckenthal. Built on Vienese model (the Schonbrun Palace), keeps the collection of 212 paintings and 129 engravings of the baron. Moving for...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $449
Price per day$150
Last Updated: 12/8/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Carrie

Feb 2020

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Thank you Eastern European Experience!

"After being presented different offers in the hotel we decided to book with this company at the recommendation of our receptionist Alex. We were picked up in a bran...

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Michael

Feb 2020

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Theo was fantastic!

Our day with Theo was fantastic! He is an excellent driver with lots of knowledge about the history of Romania. He also appreciated the importance of Vlad/Dracula fo...

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Andrei

Aug 2022

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Tour cancelled/moved, no refund

Watch out! We booked tour with East European Experience a tour of the Bucharest Parliament Palace. They cancelled/moved the tour without informing us, so we wasted ...

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Eastern European Experience started in 2009 as a small family run business and grew into a larger company providing travelers world wide with amazing travel experience all over Eastern Europe exploring unique and cultural enriching itineraries.

Our tours are created by us, based on our experiences and using places were we like to go with our families & friends. This is how we can offer to you first hand knowledge and expertise about the area. All our tours are guided by a handful of carefully selected fully licensed local guides with great experience working for us so you when you are on a tour you have the chance to find out more about the country you are traveling in from every aspect of it.

We like to make sure that you will have great experiences while traveling and what better way to discover a country than by and with its locals. All of our tours are taking you through villages and unbeaten paths so that you meet the local people and craftsmen, the real heart of Eastern Europe. We always like to say that we are in the business of creating great memories not just tours, so join us in exploring a unique part of the world filled with history and legends.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Single supplement for hotels

Accommodation

,Both hotels in Sibiu & Brasov are located in the heart of the old town overlooking the main square
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Meals Included

2 breakfasts , 1 dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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