Day Trips from Brasov to Sibiu

Hailed as one of Europe’s most beautiful roads, the Transfagarasan Highway is must-do during your time in Romania. Beginning in Brasov, this 10-hour tour takes you to spectacular Transylvania sites such as Balea Lake and Waterfall, the Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress, where you'll ascend 1,500 steps to the castle's hilltop perch. Absorb magical views of the Fagaras Mountains and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov on this small-group tour, limited to 7 people.

You will be taken from your hotel in Basov by a professional guide and you will go to the most spectacular road in Europe - Transfagarasan. We will stop first and visit the Carta Monastery built in the late Gothic style, by the Cistercian monks who came to Transylvania from Burgundy - France. Transfagarasan Highway is the most spectacular and beautiful mountain road in Europe, enough to feature on the UK motor show Top Gear, Transfagarasan Highway might just be “the best road in the world” as Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson claimed. It's a road going up in the mountains and unites Transylvania with Valachia. Great scenes, noisy waterfalls, Glaciar Balea lake, will make you feel great up there and forget about the stress of the city. During the winter, between the months of November and July, we will go up by van to the hotel Balea Cascada 1446, from where we will take the cable car (from here up the road is closed due to snow). The price of the cable car is not included .

Discover the spectacular scenery of the Carpathian Mountains up close on a private hiking tour that lets you explore at a pace suited to you and your party. You’ll decide which hiking route suits your energy levels and ability best before embarking on a guided walk that reveals the best of Romania’s natural beauty.

Do something different in Transylvania on an e-bike tour of the Transfagarasan Highway from Brasov. The bike's battery power helps you scale this winding alpine road that dates back to the Communist era and offers spectacular views of the Carpathains. It can be challenging to navigate, but a guide helps you safely ascend to beautiful Balea Lake and Waterfall at the top.

Sibiu was the largest medieval town in Transylvania and the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Sibiu is home to the first hospital in Romania (1292), the first pharmacy (1494) and the oldest museum in Romania, the Brukenthal Museum. Walking tour - Time to enjoy the pedestrian areas of the old town Big Square - Haller House - Brukenthal Museum - Town Hall - Catholic Church - Council Tower - Small Square with the „Eyes of the City“ - Luxemburg House - Pharmacy Museum - Liars` Bridge - Huet Square - Evangelic Church - Stairs Passage - „The Lower City“ - Orthodox Cathedral - Citadel wall with the 3 towers - Thalia Hall - Schiller Square - The General`s Tunnel – end of the tour in the Big Square. Visit Astra open air village museum that spreads across a 96 ha area of which an area of 40 ha is covered by the permanent exhibition which is the largest open air ethnographic exhibition in Europe.The museum hosts original monuments representative for the values of the Romanian village.

An excellent choice for time-tight travelers visiting Brasov, this tour helps you to tick off the Transfagarasan highway and Bran Castle on the same day. Along the way, the driver stops at scenic nature spots such as Balea lake—where you can go for a walk, purchase lunch, or visit small shops. A highlight is a stop at Bran Castle where a guide accompanies you around the gardens and interiors.

Avoid the hassle of car rental and experience Transylvania by private transportation. Together with your private guide, discover a side of Romania that most tourists miss out on. Skip the line at the UNESCO listed Sighisoara Citadel.  Then, enjoy a tour of the old town of Sibiu at your own pace, pausing whenever you like for photos. Lastly, relax during the ride back to your hotel.

Come and experience a trip on the most beautiful highway in Europe! Although the highway itself is considered to be the main attraction, there are many more pit stops on the way. For example, at 2034 meters, we arrive at Balea Lake, having previously admired the Balea Waterfall. The place is filled with merchants selling foods, drinks and souvenirs. The landscape is absolutely amazing. It really feels like heaven! Then, if you're curious to discover more and time allows us, there is an optional free of charge trip available to either the watermill in Lisa, a small village, to experience the traditional way of felting. Or, we can take a delightful lunch (meal not included) at the restaurant in Albota. Perhaps you'd prefer a cultural experience, and we can visit the Cistercian Abbey of Carta. It's really up to you to decide. Still wondering if this trip is suitable for you? You can take your whole family, or you can bring your friends. It's up to you!

Corvinilor Castle (also known as Corvin Castle) is an example of Renaissance-Gothic style architecture and it’s often referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of Romania. Get there and back with ease—without having to wait around for public transport—by choosing this private tour from Brasov. After exploring the castle, the trip also visits the old city center highlights of Sibiu for a guided tour.

Get a guided tour of five history-filled locations on this action-packed day trip to some of Transylvania’s most important Saxon sites. Explore the UNESCO-listed centers of Sighisoara and Viscri, visit a centuries-old church and citadel, and learn the secret history of Brasov’s black church. Tours include admission tickets, door-to-door private transfers, and a sumptuous lunch in a medieval tavern.

This full-day tour of two Fortified cities of Romania, Sibiu and Sighisoara from Brasov will let you discover the beauty of Transylvania with its old and full of historic buildings, Sighisoara is one of the best-preserved towns in Europe. The first stop is Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, Dracula. Here we will feel medieval because Sighisoara is one of the best-preserved cities in Europe and the only city in Romania which looks exactly the same way as in the 16th century and it is also the last still inhabited medieval citadel not only in Transylvania but in whole Europe. After the visit to Sighisoara, we hit the road to Sibiu, where we will have a walking tour, we’ll discover the facts and the legends behind the fortification of Sibiu, the historical churches or the romantic squares. The tour will be also a good opportunity to find out more about the historical, geographical, economical or cultural aspects of Sibiu, Transylvania and Romania, in general.

This full-day tour of the Fortified cities of Romania, Sibiu and Fagaras Fortress from Brasov will let you discover the beauty of Transylvania with its old and full of history cities. We will start with Fagaras Fortress which dominates all the buildings in the city, being situated in the town centre. It is surrounded by a lake, the only fortress of its kind in Romania and it’s still retained completely. Next, we will visit Sibiu on a walking tour, we’ll discover the facts and the legends behind the fortification of Sibiu, the historical churches or the romantic squares. After the Sibiu visit, we will go to the Ethnographic Museum where you’ll discover the Romanian villages.

The best route will be chosen together with the guide. Can be: - An easy walk in the forest culminating with exploration of the famous “7 ladders” canyon. - Piatra Craiului National Park - route starts near Zarnesti and takes hikers into the heart of the mountain, giving time for a refreshing tea (soup) at the mountain hut at 1400m. alt - Bucegi Natural Park - use of cable car from Busteni/Sinaia to the flat Plateau is the heart of Bucegi Mnt. It offers us easy walking from Cota 2000 to Babele or The Biddies, rock formations carved by nature. Nearby we take pictures with the well known "Sphynx" and we find out that the inner energy of the mountain is searched by lots of hikers - Ciucat Mnt - Starting the hike from a high point, the nearby road passes at 1135m alt. we continue to hike towards the peak along the ridge line. - Fagaras Mnt - there are a few good options for day hikes around Balea lake with stunning views. - a gentle hill walk over the rolling hills around Bran Castle

The tour is conducted entirely in English. My guests see breathtaking sights, and I also tell them stories about the local culture (and especially the history of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler). Guests get to hear the fascinating ancient and medieval legends about vampires, NOT THE HOLLYWOOD version. I tell my stories with passion, and I believe with a lot of personality. I have been a tour guide in both Louisiana (USA) and Transylvania (Romania) for over 8 years.

Are you ready for an amazing adventure in Romania? Join us on a guided day tour from Brasov and discover two of the most stunning medieval towns in the country! Our first stop is Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. We'll visit the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, and even the house where Vlad was born! We can arrange for lunch in the medieval town of Sighisoara at your request. Next, we'll head to Sibiu, a medieval town that was the European Capital of Culture in 2007. You'll get to explore the Big Square, the Council Tower, the Little Square, and even cross the famous Bridge of Liars. After a day full of adventure and sightseeing, we'll return to Brasov around 7 pm. We offer a free transfer to your hotel or Brasov train station. This escorted day tour promises to be an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss. Book now and let us take you on a journey through Romania's rich medieval history!

To discover the Transfagarasan road with its unforgettable scenery is indeed an adventure, especially for those daredevils who wish to reach peaks once untouched but by chamois and golden eagles. Transfagarasan Highway - rated by Top Gear as the most spectacular road in the world, the Transfagarasan impresses with its extraordinary scenery, the number of serpentines and the height at which it was built, the Fagaras mountains being the highest in Romania; thus, the Transfagarasan reaches altitudes up to 2042 meters at Lake Balea where it starts its descent to Cartisoara village; here, on a 30 km stretch we can enjoy the sight of the road in all its splendor. Lake Balea - a glacier lake formed in a cirque (a depression surrounded by high mountains) at an altitude of 2040 metres; it lies on an area of 4,6 hectares (the length of the lake is 360 metres) and its depth is of approximately 11 metres.

Your guide will pick you up early in the morning from your accommodation in Brasov. In about two hours, you will arrive at the lower cable car station on the Transfagarasan road. From here, the only way of going up to Balea lake is by taking the cable car. The route goes from 1200 meters to 2040 meters in 3,7 kilometers. Once you get up, take a deep breath of fresh mountain air and feel free to explore the area. When you're hungry, go inside one of the huts for a tasty lunch. In the end, go back to base by cable car. Continue to the village of Carta, to see a 13th century old gothic monastery. On you way back to Brasov, if there is time, visit the beautiful Fagaras fortress, built in the 14th century. Once you get back to Brasov, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation in Brasov. *Please keep in mind that the cable car can depart with at least 10 people and only in good weather conditions. If you cannot take the cable car due to bad weather, you will be partially refunded.

Make the most of your time in Romania with a day trip to Sibiu along the Transfagarasan Road. Private transportation from Brasov takes you along the iconic winding highway where you can stop whenever you like to take photos. Later, your private guide will give you a tour of the Sibiu city center. Enjoy free time to explore on your own before returning to Brasov.