Saxon fortified churches in Transylvania
5 days / 4 nights
Guaranteed departures in 2010! See dates below.
In the mid 12th century, the land stretching from east of the Tarnava Mare River, to the southeast edge of the territory under the sway of Arpad kings changed hands and became the possession of Saxons from the new communities of German colonists brought from Flanders, Saxony, and the Rhineland. In eight centuries, they built an original and lasting civilization. In Transylvania, the history of citadel-churches is one with that of Saxon settlements, these fortified ensembles having become their defining symbol. Thus, according to its economic possibilities, each community strove to erect a citadel church as unassailable and imposing as possible, to delight and awe the eyes of strangers.
Day 1: Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov (Wednesday)
- Departure from Bucharest to Sinaia
- Arrival in Sinaia and visit Sinaia Monastery & Peles Castle
- Departure to Bran
- Visit Bran Castle - Dracula's castle from Bram Stoker's novel
- Optional lunch at a traditional restaurant in the mountain area
- Departure to Brasov
- Visit Rasnov fortress
- Check-in at the hotel in Brasov
- Optional dinner in Brasov or Poiana Brasov resort
Day 2: Brasov – Prejmer – Viscri – Sighisoara (Thursday)
- Breakfast
- Short tour of Brasov downtown and visit the Black Church
- Visit Prejmer fortification (UNESCO World Heritage List)
- Visit Viscri fortification in Bunesti village - is probably the only fortress in Romania protecting an existing church built in the 12th century and also listed by UNESCO World Heritage
- Optional lunch in a local guesthouse with traditional local food
- Departure to Sighisoara
- Check-in at the hotel in Sighisoara
- Optional dinner in Sighisoara
Day 3: Sighisoara – Bradeni – Iacobeni – Dealu Frumos – Agnita – Medias (Friday)
- Breakfast
- City tour of Sighisoara citadel with The Clock Tower, The Museum of Medieval Weapons and The Covered Stairs
- Visit BRADENI - IACOBENI - DEALU FRUMOS - AGNITA fortified churches
- Optional lunch on the road
- Departure to Medias
- Check-in at the hotel in Medias
- Optional dinner at the hotel or in the town
Day 4: Medias – Biertan – Valea Viilor – Sibiu (Saturday)
- Breakfast
- Visit BIERTAN - VALEA VIILOR fortified churches
- Optional lunch
- Check-in at the hotel in Sibiu
- Optional dinner in a rural guest house in Sibiel
Day 5: Sibiu – Bucharest (Sunday)
- Breakfast
- City tour of Sibiu, visit to Bruckenthal Museum and the Evangelical Church
- Optional lunch
- Departure to Cozia
- Stop and visit Cozia Monastery on Olt Valley
- Arrival in Bucharest
Guranteed departures:
- May 5th, 2010
- June 9th, 2010
- August 4th, 2010
- September 8th, 2010
Prices:
- 479 Eur/person in double room for a group of minimum 4 persons
- Single Supplement: 99 Eur/person
Depending on the availability, this tour can be organized at any other dates and for any number of persons, but the price could be modified.
Prices include:
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in hotels/guest houses of minimum 3 stars as per program
- English speaking guide/driver
- Entrance fees at the museums and sights visited
- Transportation by modern and comfortable minibus/bus
To book the tour please e-mail us to reservations@travelmaker.ro or call +40 735 525 710. Please note that the tour must be arranged at least 10 days in advance.
For more tour suggestions click here to download our 2010 catalog.
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Fortified church in Transylvania
Clock Tower in Sighisoara
Viscri Fortress
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