Transylvania Slow Tour in 5 Days by Eddie

Sibiu,  Biertan, Brasov, Prejmer, Viscri, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and more, from Bucharest 

Let's discover Transylvania in a slow way, a 5-Day boutique private tour by Eddie. By booking this tour you will have more time for the sites we visit and the surrounding attractions, longer lunch/free times, more interaction with the locals and the local cuisine, maybe more special accommodation options (4 star hotels/guesthouses). On request, some of our accommodation places might be (if available) in lovely homestays.

This Transylvania Tour from Bucharest will let us explore deeper and slower and discover what really Transylvania is. For 5 days we will discover the charming and authentic Transylvania, rural areas, famous castles, medieval citadels and towns, UNESCO fortified churches and breathtaking landscapes, locals and local food and many more. 

Peles Castle is very much connected to our Royal Family, being built by our first king, Carol I of Romania, in 1883.

Bran Castle was initially a medieval fortress in Transylvania, and later on a lovely summer residence owned by The Queen Marie of Romania.

Brasov, a typical Transylvanian medieval town, placed at the mountain foot. Here you'll see the Black Church - the largest gothic church in this part of Europe.

Sibiu is a charming city in Transylvania which impresses with its medieval part while Biertan, Viscri, Prejmer are picturesque Transylvanian villages with their UNESCO fortified churches.

Sighisoara is a stunning medieval UNESCO citadel. We believe Vlad the Impaler - Dracula was born in Sighisoara and we will see here his father's house.

Let's discover the real Transylvania!

Why with us

  • More time for you - my tours are designed to give the traveler a fair amount of time to really enjoy the attractions included 
  • Personal experience - this tour is designed and performed by Eddie, your professional local tour guide
  • Good Rated Accommodation Only - generally small boutique hotels or guesthouses
  • Flexibility is the key word - in case of a private tour, one could spend more time on what interests you most and less for the rest
  • Unicity - we could (if possible and desired) add one tour component and  remove the other - even ongoing -  for a full customized experience
  • Small Group Tour - usually my groups are up to 7 people but if your group is larger we'll still have fun
Bucharest to Dracula's Castle day trip

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Fantastic experience. Eddy, thanks to his courtesy, kindness and helpfulness, made the visit to Transylvania very pleasant. Highly recommended.

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Pricing for Transylvania Slow Tour in 5 Days from Bucharest 

Please note - the tour price does NOT include: all the entrance fees, food and drinks (except breakfast), personal expenses, other expenses

  • Private groups of 1-2 people (in one double room)

    1100 euro/person + 1100 euro/person = 2200 euro (for a group of 2 persons) ; 2200 euro for a group of 1 person

  • Private groups of 3 people (in two double rooms)

    900 euro/person

  • Private groups of 4 people (in two double rooms)

    800 euro/person

  • Private groups of 5 people (in three double rooms)

    750 euro/person

  • Private groups of 6 people (in three double rooms)

    650 euro/person

  • Private groups of 7 people (in four double rooms)

    600 euro/person

  • Private groups of 8 people or more

    please ask for a quote

Highlights - Transylvania Slow Tour in 5 Days from Bucharest  

  • Prahova Valley - two beautiful Romanian regions, Wallachia and Transylvania are connected by a few valleys, and a very famous one is Prahova Valley
  • Sinaia - the Royal City - a splendid mountain resort on Prahova Valley. Peles Castle is located here, built as a summer residence by King Carol I of Romania, our first king
  • Peles Castle - a top 3 most beautiful castle in Europe, the cradle of the Royal Dynasty, this unique building is placed at the foot of the picturesque and wild Bucegi Mountains
  • Brand Castle - also known as Dracula's Castle after Bram Stoker's famous character Count Dracula, inspired by our Wallachian ruler Vlad the Impaler
  • Brasov - an important Transylvanian city having a well-preserved and charming medieval area, and of course, the Black Church is here - the largest one in Romania today
  • Prejmer Fotified Church - UNESCO site
  • Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - UNESCO site
  • Viscri Village and Fortified Church - UNESCO Rural Site
  • Sibiu and its charming medieval heritage
  • Biertan Fortified Church and Village
  • Cozia Monastery in Wallachia
  • Other places

DRACULA'S CASTLE, Transylvania

Bucharest to Dracula's Castle Day Trip
A Transylvanian - Gothic building, defense fortress, royal summer residence, loved by our great Queen Marie of Romania

Viscri Fortified Church,  Transylvania

Transylvania Tour

One of the seven UNESCO fortified churches in Transylvania, placed in the middle of a charming rural site

Tour Details

  • Tour type

    5 Days (four overnights) Private Tour

  • Tour availability

    The tour runs all year round. Please check for availability via email or WhatsApp/Mobile phone

  • Language

    This tour is held in English. However, I can help a bit the Italian tourists with my basic level of Italian language (parlo un po' di italiano)

  • Starting time

    09:00 a.m.

  • Tour duration

    5 Days (four overnights). This may vary depending on road and traffic conditions or any unexpected reason

  • Tour lenght

    Approx. 780 km round trip

  • Pick-up and Drop-off

    At you hotel or place in Bucharest

  • Romania General Travel Conditions

    Please read all the information here

  • Tour payment & Cancellation

    In order to confirm your reservation, You are going to pay a deposit, in most cases 8 % (but we will set the amount according to your group size and any particularities of your tour) of the tour price, and this amount is non-refundable. The rest of the tour price must be paid 20 calendar days before the tour date/departure date and it is non-refundable. If you will book the tour in the last 20 calendar days before your tour date, you will pay 100% of the tour price in advance, and the tour price is non-refundable. The advance payment (deposit) will be charged via bank transfer or (if available) card via payment link. If you will cancel your tour we will keep the amount you have already paid.

  • What's included

    Accommodation - 4 nights in 4-star hotels or guesthouses (breakfast included) - in double room occupancy (if you will request a single room occupancy you will have to pay an extra fee of 360 euro). For one or two of our accommodation places we might decide for 3-star superior hotels/guesthouses, if they provide more from what we want then other 4-star options, but here we will need your approval), breakfast included, a pool might be available (extra fees might apply) | Pick-up and drop-off (at your hotel or place in Bucharest) | Tour guidance - by Eddie - certified national tour guide | Transportation by AC car - for 1-3 persons / 9-seater minibus for 4-8 persons (is offered as a FREE of charge service) / bus for more than 8 persons (including driver, fuel, road tax, parking fees, etc.) | Stop for Peles Castle interior standard/optional tour (entrance fee not included) | Stop for Bran Castle interior standard tour + optionals (entrance fee not included) | Stop for Brasov City - Historical Centre - short walking tour (including exterior visit of the Black Church) and free time/lunch time | Stops for Sibiu, Prejmer, Sighisoara, Viscri, Biertan, Cozia and possible more sites (entrance fees not included)

  • Not included

    Flight tickets | Airport transfers | Health and Travel insurance | Cable car fees | Any entrance fees | Lunch and dinner, food and drinks - except otherwise specified | Hotel minibar | Souvenirs | Photo/video fees if requested | Optional products / services | Personal and other expenses | Entrance fees examples: Peles Castle - 50 lei (10 euro) per adult | 25 lei (5 euro) per senior-age over 65 | 12,5 lei (2,5 euro) per student; Bran Castle - 70 lei (14 euro) per adult | 50 lei (10 euro) per senior-age over 65 | 40 lei (8 euro) per student

Transportation - for 1 to 3 persons using a comfortable sedan car; for more than 3 persons we use minibus / bus

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Itinerary -  Transylvania Slow Tour in 5 Days from Bucharest 

Day 1

Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov - 222 km

Our tour starts in the morning and we head north toward Brasov. First stop is Sinaia, our beautiful royal city and mountain resort, where we are going to visit Peles Castle, the former royal summer residence of The Royal House of Romania. After crossing the picturesc Carpathian Mountains we step into  the gothic Transylvania, and the next stop will be Dracula Castle in Bran village. Then back on the road and in a short while we reach Brasov City.  Lunch time in Bran or Brasov or in a special place if possible and desired. After the check-in at your hotel you will have time to explore the Old Town and admire the Council Square, the Black Church and the Rope Street.

Day 2

Brasov - Prejmer - Brasov - 40 km

After our lazy breakfast we leave Brasov to Prejmer (a short car ride) and visit the UNESCO site. On our way back we could explore more of Brasov and/or spend the afternoon and evening by the pool (if available at our hotel).

Day 3

Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara - 122 km

Again a lazy breakfast and we leave Brasov and stop for Viscri rural UNESCO site. Today we might add some more attractions if possible and desired. Lunch time could be in Viscri or on our way to Sighisoara or in Sighisoara, depending on how our schedule will look like. In the afternoon we will reach Sighisoara and after the hotel check-in we could explore around a bit then free time.

Day 4

Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - 105 km

In the morning we will leave for Biertan Fortified Church then head to Sibiu. Today we might add some more attractions if possible and desired lunch time in Sibiu or on our way.  After the hotel check-in we could explore a bit around and then free time.

Day 5

Sibiu - Cozia - Bucharest - 282 km

In the morning we will discover the historical and medieval part of Sibiu After lunch we leave Sibiu to Bucharest, visiting Cozia Monastery on our way.

Our Medieval Transylvania Tour ends in Bucharest after 5 beautiful days.

For private tours - by request and only if possible - we could skip (ongoing) some of the tour components in order to have more time for others. Also,  we could have a different tour configuration, based on a prior request (the tour price might be different in this case).

The order of visiting the places can be changed before or during the tour, at our sole discretion

Good things to know before you book this  Transylvania Slow Tour in 5 Days from Bucharest

  • This tour includes components that are not suitable for persons having walking disabilities (especially Bran Castle involves climbing stairs). Therefore, please contact us and we will try to offer the best option to you.
  • Between 1st of September 2023 and 14th of April 2024 Peles Castle is closed on  Mondays and Tuesdays and therefore we stop and visit only the exterior part and the gardens. For all the rest of the year Peles Castle is closed on  Mondays.
  • Due to the traffic conditions or other reasons we cannot guarantee the return hour or the total number of hours agreed for this tour.
  • During weekend time and official holidays, usually the traffic level is higher and our tour could last more hours than specified.
  • Eddex Travel cannot be held responsible/liable if during our tour we find any site closed without a prior notice or we can't arrive in time to visit the attractions of the tour and also we cannot be made responsible/liable for any reason from the moment you arrive
  • All accommodation units are class-rated by the competent institutions of the destination countries, according to internal procedures and local regulations, where they exist, which differ from one country to another and from one type of destination to another.
  • Please Note: Eddex Travel Company or the individuals involved in this tour can not cover any travel risks by a travel insurance or in any other way. Given the fact that travelling involves always some risks, we strongly recommend you to have a valid travel insurance to cover any potential risks, such as and not limited to: any unpleasant event, accident or even death, taking place during this tour. Eddex Travel Company or the individuals involved in this tour can not be held responsible/liable for any consequences, regardless of whose fault generated the consequences
  • Please check some maybe useful info regarding Peles Castle and Bran Castle / Dracula Castle on their official websites

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