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Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca with visit to Sibiu, Sibiel, and Fantanele
4.7
6 Ratings
Cluj-Napoca
This complete day trip immerses you in the Saxon culture of Transylvania, focusing on their significant town, Sibiu. During the latter part of the day, experience traditional rural living by strolling through the Romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.
This complete day trip immerses you in the Saxon culture of Transylvania, focusing on their significant town, Sibiu. During the latter part of the day, experience traditional rural living by strolling through the Romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Big Square (Piata Mare) - Spend a day in Sibiu, the capital of the historic Transylvania region. Here, you can admire one of Romania’s most stunning medieval cityscapes, which earned the city the title of “European Capital of Culture.” During the drive, you’ll learn about the Saxons’ roots, their settlement in Transylvania, and their cultural…
- Big Square (Piata Mare) - Spend a day in Sibiu, the capital of the historic Transylvania region. Here, you can admire one of Romania’s most stunning medieval cityscapes, which earned the city the title of “European Capital of Culture.” During the drive, you’ll learn about the Saxons’ roots, their settlement in Transylvania, and their cultural influence on the country.
In Sibiu, begin by exploring the city’s walls and its three main squares. Visit two of the most significant churches, and climb to the top of the Council Tower for a breathtaking view of the old city.
- Cristian Fortified Church - Visit the fortified church in Cristian to discover local Saxon traditions and the village’s way of life, which appears frozen in the 19th century.
- The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass - In the afternoon, take a short trip from Sibiu to the villages of Sibiel and Fântânele, where time seems to stand still. The locals live off their own produce, and horse-drawn carriages are a common sight. Enjoy a taste of locally made schnapps (țuică) and visit the glass paintings museum in Sibiel. In the afternoon, return to Cluj-Napoca.
What's Included
- Low price for Solo Traveller on 1st of May
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Alcoholic beverages
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Low price for Solo Traveller on 1st of May
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Alcoholic beverages
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Strada Iuliu Maniu
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Jesusjavier_l
May 16, 2025
Essential tour to know and understand Transylvania - An immersive excursion in the Saxon heritage of Transylvania, essential to understand the cultural and religious diversity of this beautiful region.
The guide was an extraordinary accompanist, friendly and ready to explain and respond to any topic.
Highly recommended.
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Virginia_s
Nov 3, 2024
Beautiful sights.... - Beautiful sights. Interesting history . Big distances . Very good guide. Thank you very much George.
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Lbassy
Sep 5, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Although I wasn't able to do the specific tour I initially booked due to logistics, I was fortunate enough to join another incredible tour that covered a large part of the German heritage in the region. It was both informative and fun! Our guide, Andrei, was passionate, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. You'll not only learn a lot but also share plenty of laughs along the way. Highly recommend this tour, it’s an experience you won’t forget!
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Ccile_d
Oct 17, 2022
Patrimoine saxon en Transylvanie - 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
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Gabrielaciupe
Jun 10, 2019
Great landscape - 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.
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V_k
Oct 18, 2025
Find out tour company... - Find out tour company used a group of independent guide in the market. Sometimes the experience depends more on the guide than the tour company.
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