Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Sibiu
You'll arrive in Sibiu by plane, bus, or train. Depending on when you get there, you can walk around this European Cultural Capital from 2017, grab some coffee at a local café, or do a bit of shopping. Later in the day, you'll transfer to Rasinari, a shepherds village at the base of the Cindrel Mountains, where you'll be staying in a family guesthouse for the next three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Sibiu
- Coffee in the streets of Sibiu
Landmarks/POIs Sibiu - Day 2
Rasinari Cycling Tour
This morning starts with a bike ride through dense forest, covering about 40 km with roughly 150 m of climbing. You'll join a guided tour to see Sibiu's main sights, then cycle past the ASTRA open-air museum, the largest in South-East Europe at 92 hectares with traditional Romanian dwellings on display. By late afternoon you're back in Rasinari.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Rasinari forest approximately 40 km
- Guided tour of main attractions in Sibiu
- Visit to ASTRA open-air museum
Landmarks/POIs ASTRA Open-Air Museum - Day 3
Saxon Villages and Museums
After breakfast, you'll head to Cisnadie and Cisnadioara, two Saxon villages from the early 13th century known for their orchards. The route takes you through Poplaca to Sibiel, where you can see the Hinterglasikonen Museum with its glass icon paintings. You'll also visit Gura Raului before returning to Rasinari in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Cisnadie
- Visit to Cisnadioara
- Visit to Sibiel Hinterglasikonen Museum
- Visit to Gura Raului
Landmarks/POIs Cisnadie Cisnadioara Sibiel Hinterglasikonen Museum Gura Raului - Day 4
Sibiu to Biertan
You'll take a train from Sibiu to Dumbraveni, then get back on your bike to ride to Biertan, a village with one of the best-preserved fortified churches and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guesthouse is right within the church walls. Spend the evening exploring the village and the area on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Biertan village and surroundings on foot
Landmarks/POIs Biertan Fortified Church - Day 5
Biertan to Medias Cycling Route
From Biertan, you'll cycle to Richis, a village once wealthy from wine production with terraced vineyards and impressive Saxon architecture still visible. There you can meet with the sexton of the Evangelical Church, one of the last remaining Saxons here, who shares local history. After that, cycling continues to Meschen to see its fortified church with the spectacle tower, then on to Medias, another Saxon city, before heading back to Biertan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Richis
- Visit to Meschen fortified church with spectacle tower
- Cycling to Medias
Optional Activities
- Meeting with sexton of Evangelical Church in Richis
Landmarks/POIs Richis Meschen Fortified Church Medias - Day 6
Cycling to Dumbraveni
You'll cycle from Biertan through Copsa Mare to Dumbraveni, passing churches and forest cabins along the way. Dumbraveni has been a center of Armenian culture since the Middle Ages in Transylvania. If the weather cooperates, you can take a bath at a local spot, then cycle back through Atel with a lunch break at a cabin in the woods before returning to Biertan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Copsa Mare to Dumbraveni
- Visit to Dumbraveni
Optional Activities
- Swimming/bathing in Dumbraveni on hot days
Landmarks/POIs Dumbraveni - Day 7
Sighisoara and Brasov
You're transferring to Sighisoara, arguably Transylvania's most beautiful city with a well-preserved Medieval center that's a UNESCO World Heritage site. A guided tour shows you landmarks like the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill. Later, you'll take a train to Brasov for a tour of its old town with Renaissance and Baroque buildings, then transfer to the village of Bran where you're staying for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Sighisoara
- Visit to Clock Tower in Sighisoara
- Visit to Church on the Hill in Sighisoara
- City tour of Brasov old town
Landmarks/POIs Sighisoara Medieval Center Sighisoara Clock Tower Church on the Hill (Sighisoara) Brasov Old Town - Day 8
Bran Castle and Rasnov
You'll visit Castle Dracula and its museum near where you're staying. It turns out the castle is far less sinister than its legendary reputation suggests. Then you'll cycle to Rasnov and hike up to the beautiful Rasnov Castle. For those up for a challenge, there's an uphill bike ride to Poiana Brasovului, one of Romania's main ski resorts, where you'll be picked up and driven back to Sibiu for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Castle Dracula (Bran Castle) and museum
- Visit to Rasnov Castle
Optional Activities
- Cycling uphill to Poiana Brasovului ski resort
Landmarks/POIs Bran Castle (Castle Dracula) Rasnov Castle Poiana Brasovului - Day 9
Carpathian Route to Sibiu
You'll cycle along the Carpathians toward Zarnesti, which is known for its bear observation platforms. The route continues via Poiana Marului to Sercaia. At 3:00 p.m. you'll meet your guide at the fortified church in Sercaia for a bus transfer back to Sibiu. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Zarnesti with bear observation platforms
- Cycling via Poiana Marului to Sercaia
- Visit to fortified church in Sercaia
Landmarks/POIs Zarnesti Sercaia Fortified Church - Day 10
Departure from Sibiu
Depending on your flight schedule, you'll have time for shopping in Sibiu before your transfer to the airport.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Sibiu
