Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca
Overview
This full day tour brings you closer to the german ethnic group of the Saxons from Transylvania by visiting their most important city, Sibiu. In the afternoon you'll sample a bit of typical village life by walking through the romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Big Square (Piata Mare)
- Entry/Admission - The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Big Square (Piata Mare), Piata Mare 1, Sibiu 550163 Romania
Spend a day in the capital of the historical region of Transylvania, the city of Sibiu. There you'll admire one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Romania, as evidenced by the city's title as "European Capital of Culture". On the drive down, you'll find out more about the Saxons roots, their colonization in Transylvania and their cultural impact on the country.
In Sibiu, you'll start off by seeing the city's walls and the three main squares. Then, you'll visit two of the most important churches. Climbing up to the top of the Council Tower will give you a beautiful overview of the old city.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass, Strada Bisericii nr. 329, Sibiel 557234 Romania
In the afternoon, the group will take a short excursion from Sibiu to visit two villages that seem to be stuck in time: Sibiel and Fântânele. Here, the population lives from what it produces locally and horse-drawn carriages are a daily occurrence. You'll taste a local made schnapps (țuică) and then visit the glass paintings museum in Sibiel. In the afternoon, you'll head back to Cluj-Napoca.
Duration: 5 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Big Square (Piata Mare), Piata Mare 1, Sibiu 550163 Romania
Spend a day in the capital of the historical region of Transylvania, the city of Sibiu. There you'll admire one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Romania, as evidenced by the city's title as "European Capital of Culture". On the drive down, you'll find out more about the Saxons roots, their colonization in Transylvania and their cultural impact on the country.
In Sibiu, you'll start off by seeing the city's walls and the three main squares. Then, you'll visit two of the most important churches. Climbing up to the top of the Council Tower will give you a beautiful overview of the old city.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass, Strada Bisericii nr. 329, Sibiel 557234 Romania
In the afternoon, the group will take a short excursion from Sibiu to visit two villages that seem to be stuck in time: Sibiel and Fântânele. Here, the population lives from what it produces locally and horse-drawn carriages are a daily occurrence. You'll taste a local made schnapps (țuică) and then visit the glass paintings museum in Sibiel. In the afternoon, you'll head back to Cluj-Napoca.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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October 2022
We had a very pleasant time. Our guide Andrei was very patient despite our poor English! We were able to discuss many subjects freely and the history of the country was told to us in detail. The visits were enriching and the sites seen are just magnificent... To do absolutely. Thanks again to Andrei
We had a very pleasant time. Our guide Andrei was very patient despite our poor English! We were able to discuss many subjects freely and the history of the country was told to us in detail. The visits were enriching and the sites seen are just magnificent... To do absolutely. Thanks again to Andreigabrielaciupe
June 2019
We had an awsome time on our trip to Sibiu. The tour guide was exxcellent. We especially enjoyed the walking tour through the small rustic village of Sibiel.
We had an awsome time on our trip to Sibiu. The tour guide was exxcellent. We especially enjoyed the walking tour through the small rustic village of Sibiel.