By Loredana Elena
Introduction
Whether you feel like a city walking tour, castle hopping or trekking beautiful mountains; this...
DAY 1
Make sure to include the city of Brasov on your Transylvania itinerary for a glimpse...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
A visit to Brasov is like walking into a medieval storybook setting. Here, you can...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
Add more height to your trip with a visit to the best ski resort in...
DAY 1 - STOP 3
Before leaving Brasov, be sure to pay a quick visit to the Fortified Church. This...
DAY 2
Kick off the second day of your Transylvania itinerary with a trip to Piatra Craiului...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
Piatra Craiului National Park contains Romania's longest limestone ridges. The top of the park also...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
Bran Castle sits beautifully atop a hill in Transylvania. It is one of Romania's most-visited...
DAY 2 - STOP 3
Next, visit the Cetatea Rasnov Fortress. This fortress is an excellent reminder of Transylvania's military...
DAY 2 - STOP 4
For an excellent example of Neo-Renaissance grandeur, head over to Peles Castle. This castle is...
DAY 3
Make your next day count with a trip to Sibiu City, which is easily explored...
DAY 3 - STOP 1
This Transylvanian city is home to many Germanic (Saxon) structures that still stand strong until...
DAY 3 - STOP 2
For your major museum stop, head to the ASTRA National Museum Complex (simply Astra Museum...
DAY 3 - STOP 3
I'm not going to lie; this Bridge got me all curious. Legend has it that...
DAY 4
On the fourth day of your tour of Transylvania, explore the must-visit salt mine, Salina...
DAY 4 - STOP 1
A short distance away from Cluj-Napoca is the world's largest salt mine. It is known...
DAY 4 - STOP 2
Cluj-Napoca Proper is Transylvania's unofficial capital. The largest population of students live here, so you...
DAY 4 - STOP 3
After exploring the city, cap off the night with a play or show at the...
DAY 5
Another beautiful town that looks like it jumped straight out of a postcard is Sighisoara...
DAY 5 - STOP 1
You can reach Sighisoara's Historic Centre with a quick climb. This UNESCO World Heritage Site...
DAY 5 - STOP 2
Casa Georgius Krauss is primarily a quaint hotel that sits atop an old property. Each...
Conclusion
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