Cultural tour Sibiu – Sighișoara – Alba Iulia

Cultural Circuit Sibiu – Sighișoara – Alba Iulia 4 days / 3 nights – minibus transport Discover three of the most important historical cities of Transylvania in a cultural circuit that blends medieval architecture, Saxon heritage, and the history of the Great Union. Price: €499 / person Selected accommodation Hotel Continental Forum Sibiu – 4 stars We chose accommodation in Sibiu for all three nights, so participants do not have to move their luggage every day. The hotel is located very close to the historic center and offers quick access to the city's main tourist attractions. There are also parking options near the hotel for the group's minibus. If the hotel is not available during the chosen period, accommodation will be replaced with a similar 4-star unit in Sibiu's central area. Circuit itinerary Day 1 – Bucharest – Sibiu Morning departure from Bucharest with a modern 8+1 seat minibus, equipped with air conditioning and luggage space. Travel to Sibiu, with stops for rest and meals. After arrival and check-in, a walking tour of the historic center: - Piata Mare (Large Square); - Piata Mica (Small Square); - Podul Minciunilor (Bridge of Lies); - Piata Huet (Huet Square); - Evangelical Cathedral; - Turnul Sfatului (Council Tower); - Nicolae Balcescu Street. Sibiu is an important historical and cultural center, known also for the Brukenthal National Museum, one of the oldest museums in Romania. In the evening, a traditional dinner at a restaurant in the city center. Day 2 – Discovering Sibiu Breakfast at the hotel. Continue exploring the city of Sibiu: - Brukenthal National Museum; - Metropolitan Cathedral; - the walls and towers of the old fortress; - Pasajul Scarilor (Stairs Passage); - Casa Artelor (House of the Arts); - free time in the historic center. In the afternoon, an excursion to the Astra Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, where households, workshops, and traditional buildings from various regions of Romania can be discovered. Return to the hotel and free time. Day 3 – Sighișoara and Biertan After breakfast, departure to Sighișoara. En route, a stop at the Fortified Church of Biertan, one of the most representative monuments of Saxon heritage in Transylvania. In Sighișoara, the following will be visited: - The Medieval Citadel; - Piata Cetatii (Citadel Square); - Turnul cu Ceas (Clock Tower); - Casa Vlad Dracul (Vlad Dracul House); - Scara Scolarilor (Schoolboys' Stairs); - Biserica din Deal (Church on the Hill); - the streets and guild towers. The historic center of Sighișoara is included in the UNESCO World Heritage and represents a very well-preserved example of a fortified medieval Saxon town. Free time for lunch, photos, and souvenir shopping. Return to Sibiu in the evening. Day 4 – Alba Iulia – Bucharest Breakfast and check-out. Departure to Alba Iulia and visit of the Alba Carolina Citadel. - The Third Gate of the Citadel; - Coronation Cathedral; - "Saint Michael" Roman Catholic Cathedral; - Sala Unirii (Union Hall); - National Museum of the Union; - The Route of the Three Fortifications; - the bastion area and inner squares. Alba Carolina Citadel brings together sites associated with the Great Union of 1918 and the coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Maria, alongside historical monuments such as St. Michael's Cathedral. After the visit, departure towards Bucharest, with stops for meals and rest. Estimated arrival in the evening. The rate includes: - round-trip transportation by minibus with 8+1 seats; - transportation between all objectives in the program; - driver and related transport expenses; - 3 nights accommodation at Hotel Continental Forum Sibiu 4* or similar; - accommodation in a double room; - 3 breakfasts; - one traditional dinner; - group escort; - local guide for tours in Sibiu, Sighisoara, and Alba Iulia; - road tolls and parking fees; - tourist assistance throughout the circuit. The rate does not include: - meals not mentioned in the program; - entrance fees to museums and tourist attractions; - personal expenses; - beverages consumed with meals; - single room supplement: 120 € / person; - medical or cancellation insurance.