Transylvania Castles tour

Day 1 - Otopeni airport in Bucharest - Moeciu (160 km)

Meet at Bucharest airport. Travel by road along the scenic Prahova valley, through the picturesque mountain resorts of Sinaia and Predeal.
Pass through Bran, old gateway to Transylvania.
Arrive for a welcome and dinner at Moeciu.

Day 2

Visit the Romanian Royal family palace - the Peles Castle - considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture.

Bran castle – built in 1377 as part of the Transylvanian defense system, the castle is a "must see" often referred to as mythical Dracula's castle.

Day 3

Visit the Rasnov Fortress - founded around 1225 by German Teutonic Knights. The superb location of this fortress allows us a great view over the surrounding mountains.

Onward we reach Brasov – the most important medieval city in the area and one of the most visited cities in Romania. Great sites to visit as The Black Church, the main square, the old defense walls that are still well preserved on the south and west side of the old city the watch towers and the narrowest street in Europe are just a few points on this day’s agenda.

In the evening we arrive in Sighisoara – the oldest living medieval citadel in Europe.

We spend the night in a medieval hotel, not far from Dracula's birth house.

Day 4

Sighisoara city tour in the morning, Visit the Clock Tower, the hill church, check out the old torture chamber, and walk around the defense wall of the town.

Visit Biertan 1492 walled church - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Further we drive to Hunedoara,

Overnight in Hunedoara.

Day 5

Visit the Hunedoara Castle. Among the most acomplished gothic castles in Europe. The impressive size and architectural beauty sets it among the most precious monuments of medieval art, subsequent developments mixing Gothic style with Renaissance and Baroque.

After lunch we hit the road. Arrive by evening to Sibiu

Spend the night in Sibiu

Day 6

Visit Sibiu - a 14th century walled city. Check out the old Council Tower, for a mafnificent view over the city.

Onward visit the Slimnic ruins.

Visit the Sambata Monastery - despite it's dramatic past the Orthodox monastery, shines again, with it's traditional Romanian architecture

Arrive by evening to Moeciu

Day 7

Transfer to Bucharest Airport.