Trips To Transylvanian Fortified Churches

The Highest Ski Resort In Romania And The Fortress Amidst The Apple Orchards With a little effort, not far from Sibiu we will discover the beauty of Saxon villages and the fortified citadels in perfect unison. The welcoming landscape of the Cindrel mountains and Romanian villages will receive us in its beautiful adventure to the highest ski resort in the country, a road that awaits hundreds of spectators per annum to the European Rally competition. Apple orchards and the imposing Cisnadioara fortress will be the next stop where we will taste the delicious dishes of this Saxon area. Details: Route  : Sibiu – Cisnadie – Cisnadioara – Rasinari – Paltinis – Sibiu  110 km + Time: 6- 7 hours Rasinari Will visit the oldest town in Sibiu Surroundings, which houses the memorial places of remarkable personalities in Romania. Located in the middle of the mountain village, The Old Church with its impressive paintings will be the central objective that you will leave hardly forgotten. Paltinis Situated at an altitude of 1440 m, Paltinis is the highest ski resort in the country. On our way we will be charmed by the beautiful mountains, spectacular Rally road contests and the Sibiu view of the city seen from above. Cisnadioara Citadel Built in a romanesque style of the XII century, Cisnadioara fortress is the most preserved citadel in Transilvania. You could easily see how it risis on a hill on a hill amidst the apple orchards. Here we will have the tasty dishes of the area while we admire this wealthy Saxon village with its picturesque mountain landscape. Cisnadie Fortress Located in an important Saxon city, the fortified church was the first lighting rod of SE of Europe in 1797, where important treasures from the region were kept. Back To Sibiu

Mountain Road Trip To Transfagarasan Road And The Ice Castle Drift in one of the most exciting adventures with the spectacular Transfagarasan road featured in the world famous automotive program „Top Gear”, where a stunning waterfall of majesty surrounds you through a landscape in which the brown bear hovers - making this wonderful place a unique moment in everyone’s life. Balea Lake is the destination where the land of ice castles,  black goat, Carpathian mountain peaks, impressive tunnels and the authentic taste of lake trout will always remind you of this amazing experience. Details: Route: Sibiu –  Balea Waterfall – Balea Lake – Carta Fortress – Brukenthal Palace Avrig – Sibiu  170 km + Optional: The Mud Castle  185 km + Upside-down House   190 km + Horse riding  190 km + Time: 6- 9 hours Transfagarasan Road The most spectacular road in Europe with its 90 km that reaches an altitude of over 2000 m in the alpine leap of majestic Carpathian Mountains it is the host of the most adventurous rally competitions. Balea Waterfall We will stop to admire a 60 meter charming waterfall in a fairytale landscape that can be admired from the cottage that bears his name. Balea Lake It is a gorgeous lake at an altitude of 2000 m, a place where its legend with Balea, the brave shepherd is still alive and a wonderful winter stopover for the most adventurous tourists who would like to test the experience of the Ice Castle. Balea Lake Tunnel One kilometer tunnel that connects the two counties Sibiu and Arges. This tunnel brings us to the other side of the Mountain in front of the Arges Rescue from where you can admire the second half of Transfagarasan road that stretches to the giant Lake Vidraru. Carta Fortress It is a land with over 800 years full of history where we will find out its interesting story and we will understand why its river has never been frozen. Brukenthal Palace A short visit at the sunset on the shore of the Olt river, where Brukenthal balls rang when Queen of the Night start flouring, a place where we can taste the unique flavour of the elderflowers juice from this garden. Back To Sibiu Optional: The Mud Castle A land rooted from fairy tales and a castle with an unusual shape, which seems to have been built by Hobbit’s is made only from natural materials. Its unique beauty made this place one of the most popular tourist destinations in the past year. The Upside-down House At the foothills of Fagaras Mountains there is a house where everything is upside-down. With its 7 degree incline even the smallest items and details are turned on their head. The purpose is to lose all the points of stability and create a sensation of dizziness. Riding horses in Avrig Valley

Marginimea Sibiului Upper Side Experience the countryside life in Sibiu Surroundings! Enjoy a beautiful regression back in time to the authentic life of the Romanian villages. The Mountain shepherd abodes, in this fairytale landscape,  are spread at the top of the Cindrel hills amid apple orchards and one of the world’s largest museum of glass icons that will enchant from the first moment. The carriage rides and traditional dishes can be selected from a peasant’s household to make this visit a memory not to be forgotten. Details: Route : Sibiu – Orlat – Sibiel – Saliste – Tilisca – Poiana Sibiului – Jina – Cristian – Sibiu  100 km + Optional :  Visit a sheepfold near Jina  120 km + Time: 7- 9 hours Orlat or Cibiniensis Called “the village under the citadel”, Orlat is one of the oldest settlements in Sibiu Surroundings that hosted the former regimental frontier to guard the border between Transylvania and the Country of Romania in the XVIII – century. Sibiel It is a tourist village with a special charm. Here, we will visit the world’s remarkable collection of icons painted on glass, contributed by all villagers. We will also visit one of the authentic households and we will discover why their orchards have never been chemically sprayed and fertilized. Saliste It is considered the cultural capital of this Region. Here we shall linger for a few moments in the center of the village enough to admire its unique style and understand the customs and traditions of these places. Tilisca An ancient place where pastoralism is still the foundation of this quiet community. We will also be able to visit the ruins of Dacian fortress attested in the XVII century BC. Poiana Sibiului A village with grandiose houses that has a very prosperous community. Here we will visit the Wooden Church on the Hill, a place of worship with an impressive modesty. Picturesque scenery of this place turns it into an open air museum. Jina A hidden village lost in the mountains, famous for its dairy products specific to this Region. Here our guests will taste from the traditional products that have made this town so famous. Cristian A short visit to the evangelical fortified church near Cibin river surrounded by hundreds of storks that have returned from their long journey. Back To Sibiu Optional: Depending on your availability can be organized an authentic meal in a sheepfold in the surroundings of Jina village.

Countryside Life In Sibiu Surroundings Marginimea Sibiului Lower Side Immerse yourself deep into Romanian culture and traditions in the heart of the shepherds’ villages! Discover the best tourism village in the world, that recently won this prize from the World Tourism Organization in 2023 and taste the most authentic experience in Transylvania in the households of the locals!  Visit a famous worldwide painted glass icon museum with picturesque landscapes and then admire some of the prettiest Saxon fortresses that surrounds the area. Details: Route: Sibiu - Rasinari - Poplaca - Orlat - Gura Raului - Sibiel - Cristian – Sibiu   70 km+ Optional: Cisnadioara Citadel   85 km+ Time : 6- 8 hours Rasinari We will visit the oldest town in Sibiu Surroundings, which houses the memorial places of remarkable personalities in Romania. Located in the middle of the mountain village, The Old Church with its impressive paintings will be the central objective that you will leave hardly forgotten. A nice walk through the most beautiful Romanian village! Orlat or Cibiniensis (1319) One of the oldest cities in Sibiu Surroundings, called “the village under the citadel”, Orlat was the former regimental frontier that guarded the border between Transylvania and the Country of Romania in the XVIII – century. There we will pass by Orlat Monastery, a mystical and blessed realm of the region. Gura Raului One of the most beautiful Romanian pastoral villages, a unique experience of the popular Romanian traditions where we can learn various crafts from our ancestors in the households. Sibiel Tourist village with a special charm. Here we will admire the world's largest collection of icons painted on glass, contributed by all villagers. We will also visit one of the authentic households where you will discover why their orchards have never been chemically sprayed and fertilized. Cristian A short visit to the evangelical fortified church that was built on the site of an ancient Roman basilica in the XIII century near Cibin river surrounded by hundreds of storks that have returned from their long journey. Back To Sibiu Optional: Cisnadioara The most preserved citadel built in a romanic style in the XII century, this fortified church it is impressive in its grandeur. You could easily see how it risis on a hill amidst the apple orchards. Here we will have the tasty dishes of the area while we admire this wealthy Saxon village with its picturesque mountain landscape.

A complete city tour through the heart and soul of Sibiu streets. This tour is designed to induce travelers to love the history, food and sights as the locals do. Nicoleta will excite you with her story telling prowess and take you to the hidden areas and some of the best views. Allow her creativity flow – She likes to surprise you!!! Note: The historical tour of the city center will be customized considering your own preference, availability and budget and it will be adapted according to the age and the number of the participants. Time: 2 hours

Discover the magic of the Romanian villages by delving into a museum of the traditional folk civilization in Dumbrava Forest close to Sibiu. Traditional homesteads, workshops, mills, wooden churches are dotted around this beautiful lake. The 96 hectares of the museum is criss crossed with10 kilometers of trails with over 300 buildings and 16000 objects – making it one of the largest outdoor museum’s in Eastern Europe, possessing a collection that was carefully chosen and brought from all the areas of the country. Time: 2, 3 hours

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Discover the unknown stories of the old Hermannstadt and the charm of the villages around Sibiu in a private day trip. Modern minibus transport and experienced local guide from Sibiu provided.

The guided walking tour of Sibiu in which we will discover the rich history of the city from another perspective. During the tour, we will learn more about the city's founders, the evolution of the fortification system, how the city is organized, the history of guilds, the stories of iconic buildings and many other interesting tales.