Itinerary
- Day 1
Sibiu
Meet your German-speaking guide in Sibiu's city center for a walking tour through the Old Town, checking out the highlights of this former European Capital of Culture from 2007 and European Region of Gastronomy in 2019. By evening, you'll transfer to Răşinari and check in at a family pension for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sibiu Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Sibiu Old Town - Day 2
Răşinari
Start cycling from Cisn\u0103die through villages filled with orchards, passing the fortified church at Cisn\u0103dioara along the way. You'll ride through typical Romanian shepherd villages sitting at the foot of the Cindrel Mountains, then head back to Răşinari in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Cisn\u0103die to Cisn\u0103dioara
- Visit to fortified church at Cisn\u0103dioara
- Cycling through Răşinari, Poplaca, and Gura R\u0103ului
Landmarks/POIs Fortified Church at Cisn\u0103dioara Cindrel Mountains - Day 3
Răşinari to Birthälm
This cycling stage takes you past several fortified churches starting from Holzmengen and Alzen. After riding through rural villages with traditional agriculture and passing through Barghis and Pelisor, you'll reach Biertan with its important fortified church. Transfer to Birthälm for check-in and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through fortified churches route
- Visit to Biertan Fortified Church
Landmarks/POIs Biertan Fortified Church - Day 4
Birthälm
From Biertan, it's a short cycling stage to Reichesdorf where you'll meet a church artist. You'll continue cycling to Mălâncrav to see its fortified church, then push on to Mediaş and back to Biertan via Dupus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Biertan to Reichesdorf
- Meeting with artist of Evangelical Church
- Visit to Mălâncrav Fortified Church
- Cycling to Mediaş and return to Biertan
Landmarks/POIs Mălâncrav Fortified Church Mediaş - Day 5
Birthälm to Bran
Transfer to Sighişoara for a guided city tour, then cycle the famous Via Transilvanica route heading to Viscri to visit its fortified church. From there, the support vehicle takes you to Bran for check-in and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour in Sighişoara
- Cycling on Via Transilvanica route to Viscri
- Visit to Viscri Fortified Church
Landmarks/POIs Sighişoara Viscri Fortified Church Via Transilvanica - Day 6
Bran
Your morning starts at Dracula's Castle, then you'll check out the Peasant Fortress of Râşnov. Head to Schullerau viewpoint at 1,020 meters/3,346 feet for views across Burzenland, then enjoy a guided city tour in Braşov seeing the Black Church and other main sights before returning to Bran in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Dracula's Castle
- Visit to Peasant Fortress of Râşnov
- Drive to Schullerau viewpoint
- Guided city tour in Braşov
Landmarks/POIs Dracula's Castle Peasant Fortress of Râşnov Schullerau Black Church - Day 7
Bran to Sibiu
Cycle along the Carpathians starting at Zârnești, famous for its bear observation platforms. Continue through Poiana Mărului to Sercaia, then take a bus transfer to Sibiu. You'll have free time in the afternoon, then head to a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through Zărnești, Poiana Mărului, and Sercaia
- View at bear observation platforms
Landmarks/POIs Zărnești Carpathian Mountains - Day 8
Sibiu to Mănăstirea Humorului
Travel north toward Bukovina with a stop at Bicaz Gorge for a short walk. After an 8-hour drive, you'll arrive at Mănăstirea Humorului and check in at a rural family pension.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Bicaz Gorge with short walk
Landmarks/POIs Bicaz Gorge - Day 9
Mănăstirea Humorului
Start by visiting Humor Monastery, then cycle to Voronets via the health resort Gura Humorului. You'll see Voronets Monastery known for its vibrant blue exterior frescoes, and the approximately 25 km route brings you back to Monastery Humorului by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Humor Monastery
- Cycling to Voroneț via Gura Humorului
- Visit to Voroneț Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Humor Monastery Voroneț Monastery - Day 10
Mănăstirea Humorului to Putna
Experience Bukovina's mix of cultures by cycling through the Polish village of Pleşa to Cacica to explore the salt mine. Continue cycling via Botošana to Arbore Church, a UNESCO site, then to Marginea to learn about black pottery workshops. The final stretch to Putna includes some steep sections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through Polish village of Pleša
- Visit to salt mine at Cacica
- Cycling to Arbore Church
- Visit to Marginea black pottery workshop
Landmarks/POIs Cacica Salt Mine Arbore Church Marginea - Day 11
Putna to Vatra Moldovei
The cycling starts challenging over the hill toward Suceviţa, then eases into a more leisurely pace to Suceviţa Monastery. You'll visit Moldoviţa Monastery with its iconic paintings of the Siege of Constantinople and Tree of Jesse, see the Golden Apple award in the monastery museum, then continue to Vatra Moldovei for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Suceviţa Monastery
- Visit to Suceviţa Monastery
- Visit to Moldoviţa Monastery
- View of Golden Apple award in monastery museum
Landmarks/POIs Suceviţa Monastery Moldoviţa Monastery - Day 12
Vatra Moldovei
Cycle across fields and hills taking in the landscapes around you. After several days on asphalt roads, you'll enjoy wild meadows, lakes, rivers, and forests. End the day with a glass of wine at the pension to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling across fields and hills
- Day 13
Vatra Moldovei
Your final cycling stage brings beautiful sights throughout the day. Ride through forested areas with landscapes worth photographing, viewing the Rarău Massif and Pietrele Doamnei. It's an epic yet gentle cycling route before exiting Bukovina.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through forested areas with views of Rarău Massif and Pietrele Doamnei
Landmarks/POIs Rarău Massif Pietrele Doamnei - Day 14
Suceava to Sibiu
If interested, attend an optional morning service at the monastery. After breakfast, take a guided city tour in Suceava to see the princely castle and city center. Drive back through the spectacular Bicaz Gorge to Sibiu with free time in the afternoon, then head to a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour in Suceava
- Visit to Suceava princely castle
Optional Activities
- Morning service at monastery
Landmarks/POIs Suceava Princely Castle Bicaz Gorge - Day 15
Sibiu Departure
Transfer to Sibiu Airport (SBZ) or Sibiu train station depending on your departure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
