Castles & Legends of Transylvania - 4 days
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Tour Overview
This four-day tour from Bucharest showcases Romania’s most captivating medieval landmarks. Explore fairytale castles like Peles and Bran, better known as Dracula’s Castle, before wandering the fortress town of Brasov. Travel through Transylvania’s citadels, from Fagaras and Rupea to the colourful UNESCO-listed old town of Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Visit charming Saxon villages such as Crit and Biertan, then marvel at the imposing Corvin Castle and the historic Alba Iulia. The trip ends in Sibiu, with its German-inspired charm, and Curtea de Arges, home to Romania’s royal necropolis, before returning to Bucharest.
Start
Bucharest
End
Bucharest
Destination
Bucharest
Days
4
Pace
Medium
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 0 - Max 7
Min Age
0
Trip Code: CALETR
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Peles Castle – Tour the lavish summer residence of Romania’s Royal Family, set against the Carpathian Mountains
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Bran Castle – Step inside Dracula’s Castle, a 13th-century fortress tied to the legend of Vlad the Impaler
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Rasnov – Climb to the medieval hilltop citadel built to guard Transylvania’s trade routes
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Sighisoara – Wander the UNESCO-listed citadel, birthplace of Vlad Tepes, with cobbled streets and colourful houses
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Biertan – Discover Romania’s largest fortified church, encircled by triple defensive walls and towers
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Curtea de Arges – Enter the striking Orthodox Cathedral, final resting place of Romania’s kings
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Hunedoara – Marvel at Corvin Castle, a Gothic stronghold of legends and carved stone dragons
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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