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3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages & Medieval Towns
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From EUR 959
Dates
Dec 21, 2025 to Dec 20, 2026
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Adult ages 18-99
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3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages & Medieval Towns
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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
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Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
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3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages & Medieval Towns
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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
Why Travelers Love This
This is the original 3-day Transylvania itinerary we launched to show Romania’s incredible variety in limited time. Travel privately with your own guide and go where tour buses cannot go: Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, Brașov, UNESCO Viscri, and the UNESCO citadel of Sighișoara (with one night inside the walled old town, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler). The second night is in a remote countryside / Carpathian mountain area, so you experience both famous landmarks and the quieter, authentic side of Transylvania. Expect clear storytelling that separates Dracula myth from real history, plus a comfortable vehicle, flexible stops, and smooth logistics along the way. If you only have three days, this is the most complete Transylvania overview we can fit without turning it into a rushed checklist. Because we cover a lot in just 3 days, one day is naturally a bit longer, but the route is well balanced. A reasonable mobility level is needed (cobblestones, some stairs, short walks).
Overview
This is the original 3-day Transylvania itinerary we launched to show Romania’s incredible variety in limited time. Travel privately with your own guide and go where tour buses cannot go: Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, Brașov, UNESCO Viscri, and the UNESCO citadel of Sighișoara (with one night inside the walled old town, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler). The second night is in a remote countryside / Carpathian mountain area, so you experience both famous landmarks and the quieter, authentic side of Transylvania. Expect clear storytelling that separates Dracula myth from real history, plus a comfortable vehicle, flexible stops, and smooth logistics along the way. If you only have three days, this is the most complete Transylvania overview we can fit without turning it into a rushed checklist. Because we cover a lot in just 3 days, one day is naturally a bit longer, but the route is well balanced. A reasonable mobility level is needed (cobblestones, some stairs, short walks).
What's Included
Included
2 nights accommodation
Licensed English speaking guide;
Dinner
Breakfast
Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available in the car;
Transport by modern sedan/SUV with climate control;
Standard entrance fees to the visited attractions
Not included
Meals & alcoholic beverages, other than stated in the itinerary;
Photo & video fees at the visited sites;
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Bucharest to Transylvania
2 hoursAdmission included
Bucharest to Transylvania
Guided tour of the Peles Castle considered as one of the most visited landmarks of the country.
Bucharest to Transylvania
2 hoursAdmission included
Bucharest to Transylvania
Bran Castle, also known as the Dracula Castle, does not only have an impressive architecture but also is a place of great stories, myths, and legends. Discover everything you need to know during a guided tour.
Bucharest to Transylvania
2 hours
Bucharest to Transylvania
Arrive in the countryside where the time appears to stand still. The remote villages of Pestera and Magura are situated right between Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Mountains, miles away from bustle of the urban life. These villages welcome tourists to enjoy a picturesque landscape in an authentic rural environment.
Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania
2 hours
Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania
If weather permits, after breakfast you will have a couple of hours walk in the villages under the mountain or even have hike to the Zarnesti Gorge. There is a lot of natural variety available all seasons for everyone to enjoy. The actual walk/hike will be personalized on the spot.
Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania
2 hours
Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania
On the way to Sighisoara, stop in Viscri village to visit one of the most important Saxon fortified churches. Its name comes from the German Weisse Khirche, meaning white church. Viscri was built around 1100 and is considered a unique gothic church. It was designated in 1993 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania
2 hoursAdmission included
Villages and medieval towns of Transylvania
Like most of the cities of Transylvania, Sighișoara is also a city built by the Saxon colonists, but different from the others by the fact that it is the only currently inhabited citadel in Europe, and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1999. Discover this amazing place during a walking tour.
Back to Bucharest via Brasov
3 hours
Back to Bucharest via Brasov
your guide will drive you to Brasov, one of the largest medieval towns in Transylvania. We will have a walking tour of the old city, visiting the main landmarks and we will go also for a short cable car ride (if available), to the top of the nearby mountain of a better view of how a medieval town looks like.
Back to Bucharest via Brasov
Back to Bucharest via Brasov
The drive back to Bucharest will take a minimum of 3 hours. In the evening, the tour ends in Bucharest where your guide will drop you at your hotel or any other place in the town of your choosing.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Room type: 1 person - single occupancy; 2 people - 1 x double/twin room; 3 people - 1 double and 1 single occupancy room; 4 people - 2 x double rooms.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
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