Day Trip to Sibiu Transylvania from Bucharest
Overview
Discover a wonderful part of Romania, Transylvania. Drive west towards the spectacular Olt River Valley and visit Cozia Monastery, a 14th century monument. Upon arrival in Sibiu, enjoy a walking tour of this beautifully restored historical centre. Visit one of the city's symbols, the Evangelical Cathedral with its impressive crypt. With this day trip you also have the chance to get to Sibiel, a protected architecturally interesting village and visit the largest and most impressive icons on glass museum in Transylvania.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-fi included in all our vehicles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Discover a wonderful part of Romania on this day-trip. You will start in the morning from your hotel and head north-west toward Pitesti and eventually enter the Olt River Valley. This is one of the most beautiful river valleys in Romania and has in its beginning at an architectural and historical monument: the Cozia Monastery. This structure was built in 1388 by Mircea the Elder, the Grandfather of Vlad the Impaler.
Your next stop will be Sibiu, which was a European Cultural Capital in 2007 along with the city of Luxembourg, when Romania joined European Union. With its Large Square, Small Square and Huet Square it was the largest fortified city of Transylvania in medieval times. You will take a walking tour and discover the admire beautiful landmarks like the Brukenthal Palace, Jesuit Church, Old City Hall tower, Evangelical Church and Liars Bridge, the first iron cast bridge in the country.
In order to show you what life is like for locals especially in the countryside, the next stop of the day will be made in the village of Sibiel where the community teamed up and restored most of the houses here. In the same place you can find the largest icons on glass museum in Transylvania which you will have the pleasure to visit and hear more about how this tradition started in the area.
Then you will follow the Olt River Valley peacefully back to Bucharest.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wear comfortable shoes for the walking portion of the tour
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Bottled water.
- Free Wi-fi included in all our vehicles.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transport by modern A/C private vehicle.
- Private tour.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Professional guide.
- Lunch.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day Trip to Sibiu Transylvania from Bucharest is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day Trip to Sibiu Transylvania from Bucharest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-fi included in all our vehicles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wear comfortable shoes for the walking portion of the tour
- Operated by a business
