Overview
In this tour we will visit 3 of the oldest and most beautiful historical sites in Transylvania.
We will visit the village of Saxon Viscri, with rustic streets and beautifully colored Saxon houses. We will climb the hill and visit the fortified white church, hence the name of the village of Viscri (the White Church).
Then we'll head to Sighisoara, the city played an important strategic and commercial role at the edges of Cetral Europe for several centuries.Old medieval houses with a beautiful architecture, narrow streets with brightly colored houses will come back in time and make you feel like princesses and princes (see Vlad Tepes) who lived in the city.
Rupea Citadel, built on Cohalmului Hill, dominating the city from above, was built and expanded in the 14th-17th centuries, as a fortress and refuge for the surrounding villages.From up inside the fortress we will have a beautiful panorama of the surroundings
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Permanent touristic asistance
Transport with luxury van mercedes Vklass ,full options , or similar cars with air-conditioned
Professional english guide
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in Brasov
Entraces tickets
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
4 hours
Sighisora is considered to be the most beatiful and well preserved inhabited citadel in Europe , with an authentic medieval arhitecture .Is one of the few fortified towns wich are still inhabited .Vlad Tepes, alias Dracula, was born in this city in 1431 and we will visit the house where the mysterious print was born.Central Sighisoara has preserved in a exemplary way the featuress off a small medieval fortified city ,it is been listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site .
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Viscri Fortified Church
4 hours
Your first stop is the 14th-century village of Viscri, built by Saxon colonists.It is one of the most beautiful and old fortified churches in Transylvania .Wander the rustic streets of the village and visit its UNESCO World Heritage-listed church We will socialize with the peasants, taste the palinca ( Brandy ) made in the village, you will buy the products made by hand by the peasants in the village, and we will cool with the delicious fruit syrup "Socata".
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Cetatea Rupea
1 hour
It is a medieval fortress, built starting with the 14th century on the hill of Cohalm. The first documentary attestation dates from 1324 when the Saxons revolted against King Carol Robert of Hungary took refuge inside the fortress, Castrum Kuholm. The name of Kuholom refers to the rock on which it was built: basalt. Documents from the 15th century mention the fortress as an important trade and craft center with 12 guilds. The citadel served over time as a fortification but also a refuge for the population that lived in the surrounding hills and valleys, its settlement being strategic: at the junction of the roads connecting Transylvania, Moldova and Wallachia through the southeastern passes.Rupea Citadel, built on Cohalmului Hill, dominating the city from above, was built and expanded in the 14th-17th centuries, as a fortress and refuge for the surrounding villages.
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 UNESCO TOUR :Sighisoara ,Viscri and Rupea Tour from Brasov
Can I cancel UNESCO TOUR :Sighisoara ,Viscri and Rupea Tour 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 10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Permanent touristic asistance
- Transport with luxury van mercedes Vklass ,full options , or similar cars with air-conditioned
- Professional english guide
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in Brasov
What's not included?
- Entraces tickets
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Viscri Fortified Church, Cetatea Rupea.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Discovery Transylvania
