On this full-day guided trip you will leave Brasov behind to witness the sites and history this ancient region of Romania. See the refuge of the Orthodox monks at the Şinca Veche Monastery, the Făgăraş Citadel and stroll through medieval Sibiu. Last, but not least, visit the ruins of the early-Gothic Cârţa Monastery. Round-trip transport from your Brasov accommodations included.
- Manastirea Sinca Veche: Orthodox Cave Church, dug in the ground by the Orthodox Christians. The historians say the temple is unique in the world. It was used as a refugee place by the Orthodox monks hunted and forced to convert to the Catholic faith.
- Moara cu Noroc: The oldest water mill, still working, of the Country of Fagaras. You can see the way in which it works. (Closed on Saturday)
- Fagaras Fortress: Fagaras Citadel is one of the greatest and well preserved citadels in Eastern Europe. Built between the 14th and 17th century, it had many destinations: princely residence, Citadel of the Throne, military garrison of the Austrian Army and after 1918, a Romanian army garrison, political prison (1950 – 1960) and today the museum of the County of Fagaras.
- Carta Monastery: The only ruins of a Cistercian Monastery in Romania, dating from the first half of the 13th century.
- Sibiu: The historical center of the most important settlement of the Transylvanian Saxons. The old walls and towers can be still seen nowadays. They surrounded the medieval city to protect it from the enemy invasions. The architecture, like in the other medieval cities of Transylvania, is a Western European one, a German architecture. The main attractions are, besides the pedestrian and narrow streets, characteristic for the old medieval cities: Piata Mare (the Great Square) with the Town hall and Brukental Museum, The Council Tower, on the top of which you can admire the whole view of the city, the Small Square, the Ursuline Nun’s Church, the Lies Bridge, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Private tour
- Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Driver/professional guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
