Sibiu Surroundings explorer

The area around Sibiu has many historic towns and scenic villages, which are great for exploring. From typical Saxon villages, fortified churches and some of Sibiu's most impressive visitor attractions, the surroundings offer plenty of things to see and do.

To help you decide what to take in on your visit, we've compiled our one day trips, outlining the best places to go, views to take in and the must-do one day experiences. To help get the most from your visit, check out our area highlights from the following listings:


Sinaia- the pearl of the Carpathians and Bran, Dracula's castle

The trip starts early in the morning as we head for Bran. We will enjoy breathtaking sceneries with the beautiful Fagaras Mountains. In Bran we find out if this is really Dracula's castle and Dracula's true legend. After lunch we head out for Sinaia to visit Peles, the royal summer residence and to discover the history of Romanian monarchy. On our way to Sibiu we pass through Brasov.

    

90 Euros / aprox. 11 h


Sighisoara, Dracula and Prince Charles

A stroll on the narrow streets of Sighisoara can take you back to medieval times. This is where we also visit Dracula's native home. We will enjoy a picnic at the Apafi Palace from Malancrav, a place where Prince Charles himself lived. In Biertan we will visit one of the most beautiful Saxon churches in Transylvania, part of the UNESCO heritage.

    

65 Euros / aprox. 8 h


Literary tourEginald Schlattner, books, biography

Eginald Schlattner, the priest of the Evangelic Church of Rosia is famous for his novels among which the most well known is "The Beheaded Cock". The writer priest of these novels is willing to talk to his readers about his novels, his life and his mission as a prison priest.

   

70 Euros / aprox. 4 h


Multiculturalism tram

In the morning we visit the Folkloric Museum in Dumbrava Forest, the largest open air museum in Romania. After we observe the architecture and culture of the Romanian village we take the tram to travel to Rasinari, an old shepherds' village from Marginimea Sibiului. From Cioran and Goga's village we start an easy hike towards Cisnadioara, a Saxon villagenear Sibiu. Here we can visit a unique Roman basilica. In Cisnadioara we will also relish a delicious Saxon meal with a Saxon family where we can learn more about their history and the German minority in Romania.

     

50 Euros / aprox. 8 h


Cheese tasting in the Cindrel Mountains

Marginimea Sibiului, the shepherds' tradition and their activity are well known in the entire country. From the shepherds who have lived in the Carpathian Mountains for centuries to those in the EU, the cheese tastes the same. We can taste all sorts of cheese with polenta at a sheepfold in the Cindrel Mountains. This trip is perfect for those who enjoy hiking.

    

50 Euros / aprox. 9 h


Forgotten fortresses on Hartibaciu Valley

On this tour we discover Saxon churches seldom seen by the tourist's eye. Hartibaciu Valley, once an important commercial route is nowadays almost forgotten. We will discover nature and churches not yet explored by mass tourism. In a forgotten world, where internet is not yet known and the horse and carriage is the main means of transport we will discover the simple life.

   

55 Euros / aprox. 8 h


Beautiful fortresses in the surroundings of Sibiu

In the morning we head for Cisnadie where we will visit an imposing fortified church. Not far away from Cisnadie we visit the Roman basilica from Cisnadioara. Through Cristian we reach Sibiel where we can visit the Icon Museum. At the end of the tour we can enjoy a great traditional meal in a local's house.

     

55 Euros / aprox. 7 h


Patrimoniul UNESCO în Transilvania

Not only the monasteries in Bucovina are part of the UNESCO heritage but also some fortified churches in Transylvania. We will travel down the UNESCO road towards Saschiz where we will visit a fortified church restored in this context. The Clock Tower, the Tailor's Tower, the Butcher's Tower or the Church on the Hill make Sighisoara more than tempting. In Biertan and Valea Viilor, both part of the UNESCO heritage we can note the variety of these fortified churches.

    

65 Euros / aprox. 9 h




Tickets

All tours require at least 4 persons and are available daily between 9a.m- 9pm. All services included are explained on the bottom of the page. MAKE your own tour ! On request we can plan the tour according to your wishes ! You can find us at Casa Luxemburg in 16, Piata Mica or at phone no. +40729887478.


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