Day 1: Cluj-Napoca – Sibiu – Bran: Dracula's Castle – Brasov
Meet your guide in the morning and depart from Cluj-Napoca toward the heart of Transylvania to Sibiu. Travel through scenic countryside, traditional villages, and rolling hills while learning about the region’s multicultural history.
Arrive in SIBIU, the Medieval Saxon City and one of Romania’s most elegant and culturally rich cities.
Enjoy a guided tour of Sibiu’s beautifully restored Old Town, including: The Large Square, The Small Square, The Bridge of Lies, The Evangelical Cathedral, Medieval fortifications and colorful houses.
Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring the city’s charming streets.
Continue to BRAN CASTLE, famously known as Dracula’s Castle.
Separate myth from reality as your guide explains the connection between Bram Stoker’s gothic novel: Dracula and Vlad the Impaler, the real medieval ruler who inspired the legend.
Explore the castle’s towers, narrow staircases, medieval halls, and royal chambers while hearing fascinating stories about Romanian history and folklore.
You will have free time for photos and souvenirs.
Arrive in BRASOV, one of Romania’s most charming medieval cities. Discover the medieval charm of Brasov during a guided walking tour through its historic center. Highlights include: Council Square, The Black Church, Rope Street, Medieval walls and bastions. Learn about Brasov’s Saxon heritage and its important role in medieval Transylvania.
In the evening, overnight stay in the Bran area and a traditional dinner prepared on the spot in front of the guests.
Day 2: Bran – Sighișoara – Biertan – Cluj-Napoca
After check out, arrive in SIGHISOARA MEDIEVAL CITADEL (UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of Europe’s best-preserved inhabited medieval citadels and the birthplace traditionally associated with Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure linked to the Dracula legend.
Enjoy a guided walking tour through the cobbled streets of the citadel, including: The Clock Tower, Vlad the Impaler’s Birthplace, The Covered Staircase, The Church on the Hill, Medieval towers, colorful merchant houses and many hidden gems.
You will also have free time for lunch, photos, and exploring the citadel at your own pace.
Continue to BIERTAN, a picturesque Saxon village famous for its UNESCO-listed fortified church, the only fortified church with 3 three rows of fortification walls.
Learn about the Transylvanian Saxons, the German-speaking settlers who shaped the culture and identity of the region for centuries.
Return to Cluj-Napoca
In the late afternoon, depart Biertan and travel back through the scenic landscapes of Transylvania.
Arrive in Cluj-Napoca in the evening.