Medieval Castles of Transylvania
December Trip
Transylvania is a historical region in central Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian mountain range. This region is well known for its scenery landscape and its great history.
There is no hiking in this trip. This is more like a treat for the GoCarpathians community. With the chance of seeing some of the oldest fortified churches in Europe, with some of these historical sites in Transylvania listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites.
Trip Highlights
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Coach rides from Bucharest to the Castles
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Prejmer Fortress, consutrcted in 1212-1213
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Harman Castle, fortified church from the XIII century
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Mystical Forest Inn luch
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Sighisoara Town, an walled old town listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
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Biertan Castle, fortified church, World Heritage Site
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Four stars hotel accomodation in Sighisoara
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Night out in Aristocrat Society Club (Sighisoara)
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Armenian Catholic church in Dumbrăveni
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Medias Fortress (XIII century), the only castle with an inclined tower in Romania
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Sibiu City short visit and lunch. Sibiu is one of the most important cultural centres in Romania
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The Fortified Church of Cisnadioara, one of the oldest monuments around Sibiu
Cisnadie Fortress, UNESCO World Heritage Site
TO BE CONFIRMED
Register below and we will provide a personalised quotation
3 nights
accomodaation included
bOOK YOUR FLIGHTS
to Bucharest Otopeni
(Henri Coanda International Airport)
London Luton Airport
leave with the rest of group from London Luton or meet everyone else in Bucharest
Trip Over: 2 days
Difficulty: Easy
Highest Point: N/A
Length: coach ride
Location: Carpathians, Transylvania
Area: Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu
Itinerary
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Book your flights to Bucharest for Friday
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If you book at the same time as everyone else get a free transfer. Otherwise grab a taxi to your accomodation in Bucharest's Old Town
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Saturday morning: meet your guide and the rest of the group at Izvor Park in Bucharest (guidance will be provided)
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Saturday and Sunday, the Hike
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You'll be back to the accomodation in Bucharest for Sunday evening and catch your flight back on Monday morning
Sleeping and eating
Friday Night: Accomodation (Hotel or AirBnb) in the Historical Old Town of Bucharest, range of pubs are restaurants for food and drinks
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Saturday: Padina Chalet with its own restaurant
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Sunday Evening: Back at the AirBnb in the Historical Old Town of Bucharest, range of pubs are restaurants for food and drinks
Equipment Needed
Hat and gloves
Comfortable night out clothes. There is night-out in a Club in Sighisoara
Casual Clothes. Unlike the other trips, mountain equipment is not necessary this time.
Included
Guide
Accomodation in Bucharest for Friday and Sunday
Transfers from Bucharest to Transylvania bu coach. The coach ride includes all the journeys to the Castles to be visited and accommodation.
Saturday accomodation at Padina Chalet
Not Included
Flights
Drinks, meals and personal expenses
Travel insurance – this is essential that you take out