Overview
This full-day tour of the Fortified cities of Romania, Sibiu and Fagaras Fortress from Brasov will let you discover the beauty of Transylvania with its old and full of history cities.
We will start with Fagaras Fortress which dominates all the buildings in the city, being situated in the town centre. It is surrounded by a lake, the only fortress of its kind in Romania and it’s still retained completely.
Next, we will visit Sibiu on a walking tour, we’ll discover the facts and the legends behind the fortification of Sibiu, the historical churches or the romantic squares. After the Sibiu visit, we will go to the Ethnographic Museum where you’ll discover the Romanian villages.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
On-board WiFi
Lunch
Pick-up from any address in Brasov;
In-vehicle air conditioning
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of George Baritius Statue, right in front of the County Library, which is in Livada Postei Parking Space.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Fagaras Fortress
2 hours
From Brasov, we will head west to Fagaras, driving parallel to the Meridional Carpathians. Our first stop will be Fagaras where we will visit the only fortress built by Romanians from Transylvania during the Middle Ages. The city was a long time the politico-administrative centre of these lands.
The main attraction is the Fagaras Fortress which dominates all the buildings in the city, being situated in the town centre. It is surrounded by a lake, the only fortress of its kind in Romania and it’s still retained completely. The fortress was the residence of Michael the Brave, of his wife Mrs Stanca and after that the residence of Principles Gabriel Bethlen of Transylvania and George Rakoczi. In the middle of the 20th century, the fortress was used as a jail. -
Sibiu
2 hours
After the visit to the fortress, we hit the road to Sibiu where we will visit the medieval part of it. We will visit Sibiu on a walking tour, we’ll discover the facts and the legends behind the fortification of Sibiu, the historical churches or the romantic squares. The tour will be also a good opportunity to find out more about the historical, geographical, economical or cultural aspects of Sibiu, in particular, or Transylvania and Romania, in general.
After the Sibiu visit, we will go to the Ethnographic Museum where you’ll discover the Romanian villages. This is an open museum that gathered households from across the country in a relaxing place.
We will return to Brasov and drop-off off you at your location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Day trip to Sibiu and Fagaras Fortress, from Brasov
Can I cancel Private Day trip to Sibiu and Fagaras Fortress, from Brasov for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
In front of George Baritius Statue, right in front of the County Library, which is in Livada Postei Parking Space. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- Pick-up from any address in Brasov;
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Fagaras Fortress, Sibiu.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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