Top 20 Experiences in Transylvania
Salt Mine Entrance Ticket and Transfer from Bucharest
Explore the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine, located 208m underground, and discover its unique microclimate and healing effects. It is a unique opportunity to go deep underground and learn about the history of salt mining and the benefits of the mine's microclimate for respiratory and skin issues. This package includes entrance tickets and round-trip transfers with a professional English-speaking driver from Bucharest to the salt mine, located approximately 120km from Bucharest.
Peles Castle , Bran Castle , Rasnov Fortress,Sinaia Monastery Tour from Brasov
It is an exclusive tour in which you will benefit from very high quality touristic services. You will be picked up from your hotel in Brasov by a professional guide, who will be very attentive to details throughout the tour (Details make a difference!). Your only concern being to admire the beautiful landscapes, architecture and decorations of Peles, Bran and Rasnov castles and the Sinaia Orthodox Monastery. The guide will present the castles, organizing private tours inside them. You will skip the long lines at the ticket office and at the entrances. You will have luxury transportation with a new luxury Mercedes V-Klass van, with front and rear air conditioning, comfortable leather seatsand on-board refrigerator with refreshments. You will have lunch at a very good restaurants recommended by the guide who will take care of reservations. At the end of the tour you will be left with beautiful memories from this tour organized by our agency.
Small-Group Brown Bear-Watching Experience from Brasov
Seize the opportunity to witness Carpathian brown bears in the wild on this 3-hour bear-watching experience from Brașov. Leaving at sunset, travel by minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains, and, accompanied by a forest ranger, walk into the forests to a secure hide. Then, wait quietly to spot the beautiful brown bears that roam the woodlands. Look for youngsters, large males, and females with their cubs, and for other wildlife including deer and wild boar. Note: we cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to see any of the wildlife listed above. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit
Discover Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and Râșnov Fortress on this 4-hour small group tour from Braşov. Travel to Râșnov to explore its stunning 13th-century fortress, and then visit Bran Castle, the turreted hilltop palace linked to Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula. Walk through the spooky rooms and hear tales about Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century noble who was imprisoned here and inspired Stoker’s blood-stained vampire. Upgrade to extend your tour to the beautifully ornate Peleș Castle (to be paid when you are doing the booking by choosing the option!).
Small Group Tour to Viscri Church Sighisoara Town Rupea Fortress
Step back in time and explore the medieval gems of Romania’s rural Transylvania region on this day trip from Brașov, led by an expert guide. After a stop in the age-old village of Viscri to see its fortified church, take a walking tour of UNESCO-listed Sighişoara, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Enjoy free time for lunch or to explore this stunning town on your own, and then continue to Rupea Fortress, a 14th-century castle that’s one of Romania’s most impressive.
One day trip Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, Rasnov Fortress from Brasov
If until now you have only witnessed the spectacle of nature want to see it up-close, the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti Imagine how the most beautiful virgin European forests would look like without a brown bear reserve like this one? And what if we tell you can take pictures of real bears with their cubs up-close, and watch them eat and go about their day from only a few steps away, without the fear of getting attacked?Well, as unbelievable as that sounds, you can do it all, risk-free, in the biggest brown bear sanctuary in the world. That is why the Bear Sanctuary is one of the most sought-after natural tourist attractions in Romania for thousands of people around the globe, regardless of the season. If you think that this Transylvanian Medieval Tour is for you and your friends, it is the perfect occasion to book a trip.
Bear Watching in The Wild from Brasov
May-November .Meet your driver-guide at your hotel from Brasov in the late afternoon and set off by air-conditioned minivan or car ,and you will go by car for about 30 minutes in the forests around Brasov . As you travel, gain fascinating insights into the brown bears, hearing how they can grow to enormous sizes, with some males reaching up to 770 pounds (350 kgs). Learn about their lives in the wild, and how their sharp sense of smell is vital in ensuring their survival. We will meet with the Rangeer who will show us the rules that we have to respect in the habitat of the bears.Then we will walk about 20 minutes or with a jeep to the observatory . Here we will see the brown bears in their environment. We will photograph males, females with chickens and their interaction. After about two hours, we leave the observer, we will return to the van.You will be left in Brasov at your hotel. You will have wonderful memories of the wild life of the brown bear seen in the forest.
Curly Tour - Day trip from Cluj :)
Tick off three must-see rural attractions on this full-day, small-group tour to Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea village from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about the region’s industrial heritage at the 400-year-old mine, then glimpse Romania’s famous countryside at the Turda Gorge. Get a taste of traditional fare in Rimetea village and avoid hidden costs throughout with transfers, and entrance fees included in the price. -Tick off three must-see attractions in just one day Benefit from the personalized attention of your small-group guide For this trip, it is recommended mountain sneakers or hiking boots.
UNESCO TOUR :Sighisoara ,Viscri and Rupea Tour from Brasov
In this tour we will visit 3 of the oldest and most beautiful historical sites in Transylvania. We will visit the village of Saxon Viscri, with rustic streets and beautifully colored Saxon houses. We will climb the hill and visit the fortified white church, hence the name of the village of Viscri (the White Church). Then we'll head to Sighisoara, the city played an important strategic and commercial role at the edges of Cetral Europe for several centuries.Old medieval houses with a beautiful architecture, narrow streets with brightly colored houses will come back in time and make you feel like princesses and princes (see Vlad Tepes) who lived in the city. Rupea Citadel, built on Cohalmului Hill, dominating the city from above, was built and expanded in the 14th-17th centuries, as a fortress and refuge for the surrounding villages.From up inside the fortress we will have a beautiful panorama of the surroundings
Day Trip To Turda Salt Mine, Rimetea Village & Coltesti Fortress
This full day tour takes you to the breathtaking Turda salt mine, a one of a kind attraction in Romania. Afterwards, we visit the charming village of Rimetea and hike to the Colțesti fortress, with its impressive scenery.
Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fort. private tour from Brasov
Experience Romania like never before with this top-notch private tour that offers a unique viewpoint. Be prepared to gain in-depth knowledge and exceptional insights. As a certified tour guide with a deep-rooted passion for Romanian history, I provide an unforgettable Private Day Tour, starting from Brasov, to the renowned tourist attractions of Romania - Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, and Sinaia Monastery. This journey is a perfect blend of history, culture, scenic beauty, local gastronomy, and expert storytelling.
Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu. Private Tour
This tour allows you to see the real face of Romanian culture You will be able to see iconic landscapes of countryside . Yo will have the possibility to extend or reduce your tour. Our guide can offer you an insight on Romanian history Cities like Sighisoara and Sibiu are included as main destination in Europe competing with more famous cities such as Rome or Athens
Bear watching experience near Brasov
Thanks to the relatively low level of human intervention, Romania has become home to the largest brown bear population in Europe. Here, in the heart of the Carpathian mountains, you have the chance to observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat, find out interesting facts about the bear life in the wilderness and capture unique moments with your camera. Join us for a short bear-watching adventure trip in the forests near Brașov, together with a specialized forest ranger that will answer all your questions. What makes the tour with us different is that we will teach you about bears life, winter habits, diet and mating. We strongly believe this is a great opportunity to learn, apart from taking amazing pictures.
Sighisoara and Viscri Private Full-Day Tour from Brasov
Take this unique private tour in one of the world’s best kept secrets: the Viscri Village. It’s considered a UNESCO monument, and even Prince Charles has bought a house here. It’s houses are colored in blue and white, and it’s fortified Church watches over the village. It’s a place where time seems to have stopped. In the second part of the trip, we are heading to the heart of Sighisoara, the last inhabited Citadel of Europe. Take a walk on it’s cobbled streets, narrow paths and colorful houses. The Old Town Square is an area protected by UNESCO. It’s medieval architecture comes from the Saxon people, who came here in the 1100s. They also built many mighty towers, each named after one of their guilds. If you love the medieval history and are passionate about finding out more, Sighisoara is the best place for you. It’s also the birth place of Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler.
Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov
Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle and we drive on Transfagarasan highway, built as a strategic military route, is the second-highest paved road in Romania and considered by some to be the most dramatic. Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"! IMPORTANT: Transfagarasan road is open between July 1 - October 31! Poienari Fortress is closed until further notice. When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
Turda Salt Mine, Corvin Castle and Alba Fortress from Cluj
Explore some of Romania's most iconic attractions on our spectacular day trip from Cluj-Napoca! Discover the fascinating history of the Turda Salt Mine, marvel at the intricate Gothic architecture of the majestic Corvin Castle, and explore the grandeur of the Alba Carolina Fortress. Our adventure-packed itinerary will leave you in awe as you learn about Romania's rich heritage and natural wonders. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj)
Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.
Bran Castle Entry Tickets
You're not a tour group person? Problem solved. Meet us in front of our office Transylvanian Wonders In Bran and will take care of you. Our staff members will advise the best way inside the castle .
3 Castles : Peles ,Bran ,Cantacuzino Wednesday filming site-Tour from Brasov
It is a share tour in which you will benefit from very high quality touristic services. You will be picked up from your hotel in Brasov by a professional guide, who will be very attentive to details throughout the tour (Details make a difference!). Your only concern being to admire the beautiful landscapes, architecture and decorations of Peles, Cantacuzino ,Bran castles and the Sinaia Orthodox Monastery. The guide will present the castles, organizing private tours inside them. You will skip the long lines at the ticket office and at the entrances. You will have luxury transportation with a new luxury Mercedes V-Klass van, with front and rear air conditioning, comfortable leather seatsand on-board refrigerator with refreshments. You will have lunch at a very good restaurants recommended by the guide who will take care of reservations. At the end of the tour you will be left with beautiful memories from this tour organized by our agency.
Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov
You will be taken from your hotel in Basov by a professional guide and you will go to the most spectacular road in Europe - Transfagarasan. We will stop first and visit the Carta Monastery built in the late Gothic style, by the Cistercian monks who came to Transylvania from Burgundy - France. Transfagarasan Highway is the most spectacular and beautiful mountain road in Europe, enough to feature on the UK motor show Top Gear, Transfagarasan Highway might just be “the best road in the world” as Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson claimed. It's a road going up in the mountains and unites Transylvania with Valachia. Great scenes, noisy waterfalls, Glaciar Balea lake, will make you feel great up there and forget about the stress of the city. During the winter, between the months of November and July, we will go up by van to the hotel Balea Cascada 1446, from where we will take the cable car (from here up the road is closed due to snow). The price of the cable car is not included .