The 5 Best Literary, Art & Music Tours in Transylvania, Romania

Discover the beauties of Transylvania in a 3-day tour from Cluj-Napoca. Our tour will take you from Cluj to some of Transylvania’s most remarkable attractions, from the exquisite Turda Salt Mine and the quaint village of Sibiel to the colorful streets of Sighisoara and the legendary Castle of Dracula. Throughout your journey, you will get to experience the authentic life of Transylvania and you will be able to take home a part of its story.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Professional English-speaking guide, Accommodation for 2 nights in centrally located hotels, Transportation with a modern vehicle, Airport pick-up and drop-off, Breakfast, Entrance fees for: Turda Salt Mine, Alba Carolina, Bran Castle, Black Church, Biertan Church

Exclusions: Health & travel insurance, Airplane tickets, Meals, other than those included in the itinerary, Alcoholic beverages, room service, souvenirs, and other personal spendings, Photography fees, Tips for tour guide.

In a single day you will see famous landmarks (like the Merry Cemetery, Barsana and Sapanta-Peri monasteries or the Memorial Museum from Sighet) but also places off the beaten path: a local market, little known artisans, the group of unique water mills (including the only water powered fulling and carding mills from Europe still in working condition and daily use for local community needs, without any museum or tourist purposes), the last medieval hay fields and meet the local self sufficient farmers. The tour is designed for 2-4 people, but singles are welcome (supplement charge).

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Snacks and drinks

Discover the mysteries of Szeklerland through a culinary and crafts tour around the unexplored Szekler towns of Miercurea Ciuc, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Sfântu Gheorghe, Târgu Secuiesc or Gheorgheni! You can enjoy the local cuisine, craft beers and pálinka, or join in the process of local food preparing such as cheese varieties, hungarian potato bread or artisan chocolate. Besides your chosen meal or local tasting, this tour includes 2 stopovers at local craftsmen of your choice, such as the blacksmith, furrier, weaver, potter, miller, musical instrument makers, furniture painters, lime burning, charcoal, brick and tile maker craftsmen. By visiting these small workshops, you can find out more about the Szekler community of Transylvania, life stories will be revealed to you, and you can support the preservation of ancient crafts and flavors, fighting sameness and dulling of local culture. This is a private experience recommended for couples, families with children and friend groups.

Inclusions: Visiting 2 crafts workshop of your choice from an extensive list of local craftsmen and producers, Picnic lunch from local products or a homecooked meal, Transport between workshop locations

Exclusions: Drinks and souvenirs, Additional local product tastings or visiting more authentic crafts workshops besides the 2 included

Enjoy the best Halloween ever in Dracula’s birth place – the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara! A 2 day self guided break departing from Sibiu. The main highlight is the Halloween Party including a delicious traditional dinner, an excellent show and providin

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation with breakfast included, 3* medieval hotel, Hotel drop-off in Sibiu (only for centrally located hotel), Round-trip shared transfer,Transport by air-conditioned minivan - depends on the number of travellers, Small-group tour, Driver, Dinner - 3 course festive dinner,,Halloween Party Open Bar between 20.00 - 01.00, Candy Bar and champagne around midnight

Exclusions: Guide

Cluj has a bustling contemporary art scene and great works are hidden among the narrow streets of the city. That’s the thing, though – they are quite hidden. Certain places can be difficult to find in a city you’re visiting, information is not always available in English or up to date. The tour can take us to exhibitions, performances, studios & other events like fairs, movie screenings, workshops, usually in alternative, unconventional spaces. ArtCrawl is a personalised tour, available by booking, that encourages out-of-towners to discover the diverse local contemporary art scene; a guide to the exhibition spaces, as well as the art - sharing knowledge about the art and artists is also a part of the crawl. After booking a crawl and sharing your interests and curiosities, I will organise a walking tour through exhibitions, performances and other cultural events of the independent art scene. Studio visits can also be arranged. Get in touch to set a convenient time for the tour.

Inclusions: English, Romanian, German guide

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