Golden Circle of Transylvania
- Free cancellation up to 5 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Golden Circle of Transylvania combines nature with culture and connects the most important
attractions of Transylvania. You can expect to do a 9km long hike as well
as you can expect a relaxing afternoon in a medieval city, a visit at the bear
sanctuary or a visit to our friend Dracula. We have linked all these
activities for you in order to understand what Transylvania means. This tour
was built with the intention of making it the best you can choose. Tour has
them all. Turda Salt Mine; Dracula
Castle; Alba Iulia; Bear Sanctuary; Balea Waterfall; Brasov; Balea Lake; Sighisoara; Transfagarasan Road and
3 amazing hikingtrails
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What’s included
- Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/car (gas, road tax, parking fees included)
- English speaking profesional tour guide during the program
- Entry ticket to Turda Salt Mine
- Entry to Turda Gorge
- Entry to Dracula Castele Including Torture Room
- Entry to Libearty Bear Sanctury
- Entry to Racos Volcano
- Entry to Valea Cetatii Cave
- Entry to Viscri fortified church
- Cable car fee
- 3 X Nights accommodation
- 3 X Breakfast
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
Itinerary
- 1
Salt Mine And Hike
The tour starts at 9 am with pick up from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. The first stop on the Transylvania Golden Circle route is Turda Salt Mine, where we will go 120 m deep underground to discover a science fiction theme park. Listen the salt mine story from your Curly Guide while you admire the salt stalactites in Rudolf mine. At the base of the mine, we will take a canoeing boat tour on an underground lake to navigate to the heart of Transylvania. After that, we will go to Turda Gorges, where we will make a 9km long hike through and over the gorge from where we will have a spectacular view over the Transylvania landscape. During the hike we will identify plants and animals specific to the area. The third stop will be in a Transylvanian village, where we will take time to visit and have lunch in a traditional way. At the end of the day we will visit Coltesti fortress, and then head to our accommodation in Alba Iulia.
- 2
Culture and nature in a unique way
The second day combines culture with nature in a unique way. The second day starts with a tour of Alba Carolina Citadel to find out the complex history of this Vauban style Citadel. Afterwards we will go to Balea waterfall via Transfagarasan road. By cable car we will reach the most beautiful glacial lake in Romania, Balea Lake, from where we will start the hike up to 2311 m. The hiking trail is medium-level with an elevation gain of 300m. We will enjoy the nature and the beauty of Carpathian Mountains, we will have a picnic and then we will start the journey to Brasov city where we will stay for the night. We will visit the main attractions of the medieval city and enjoy dinner.
- 3
Myth and Legend.
After a generous breakfast, we will go to the famous castle of Dracula where we will follow the footsteps of Count Vlad the Emperor, and learn about the Romanian Royal Family. Our next stop will be at a bear reservation, where we will meet the 100 bears that are protected in this place. We will make a tour of the reservation with a local guide who will teach us all about brown bears and how they protect this species. In the afternoon we will head to Rasnov, to visit one of the best-preserved rustic citadels from Transylvania. The sunset will catch us on the way to Sighisoara.
- 4
Relaxing day
On the 4th day, we will talk more about the tradition and culture of Romania by visiting rural places, as well as Viscri, Saschiz, and Biertan. We will have a traditional meal with a family from a village, we will listen to their story and then we will head to Cluj Napoca, the city where this adventure began.
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 days
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 5 days before
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 12+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Recommended Gear for your trip:
- Basic hiking gear required for a day hike in the summer:
- 1) Hiking boots with adherent sole,”vibram sole if it is possible” waterproof and preferably with high ankles
- 2) Breathable t-shirt, 1-2-3
- 3) Quick Dry Pants-Shorts
- 4) Warm blouse (in a bag in the backpack),
- 5) Jacket (waterproof),
- 6) Rain coat,
- 7) Moisture-wicking underwear
- 8) Socks (synthetic or wool)
- 9) Hiking poles (optional), we will offer them
- 10) Small backpack aprox 20L to 30L,
- 11) 2 l water bottle or reservoir,
- 12) Sungalsses,
- 13) Sunscreen,
- 14) Sun hat,
- 15) Food for the trail (sandwiches, carbohydrate-rich energy bars, granola, trail mix and fruit provide an instant pick-me-up on the trail)
- For winter hiking the company will provide you with: snowshoes, avalanche tranceivers (if the case) or gaiters
- Day Hiking Extras:
- HeadLamp or Flashlight
- Extra Batteries
- ID
- Cellphone
- Camera
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 5 days before the experience starts.
- 5 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 5 days before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 5 days before the experience starts. 5 days or more before: full refund · Less than 5 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 12 or older.
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From AED 2,885 per person (5–15 travelers)Free cancellation
