Transylvania 2-day tour: Sighisoara, Sibiu & Corvin Castle

Two days across four centuries of Transylvania's castles, churches and fortified towns

A 2-day private tour from Cluj through Transylvania's medieval landmarks: Corvin Castle, Sibiu's old town, the UNESCO fortified church at Biertan, and the preserved fortress of Sighisoara. A professional English-speaking guide leads the route, with hotel pickup and all transport by private vehicle included. Accommodation is optional. The itinerary covers the sites that shaped the region's history, from the Hunyadi family's stronghold to Vlad the Impaler's birthplace.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 411 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Private tour without accommodation 08:30 Guide in English or French Accommodation is not included in the cost, which gives you the freedom to choose the accommodation category that suits you. Minimum 1 and maximum 7 participants. This option ensures that no other traveller will join you on the tour. Includes pickup.

Private tour with accommodation 08:30 Guide in English or French 3-star accommodation: a single supplement is not included and is payable on the spot (30 EUR). Minimum 1 and maximum 7 participants. This option ensures that no other traveller will join you on the tour. Includes pickup.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Cluj to Sibiu via Alba Iulia and Hunedoara

• Breakfast in Cluj
• Transfer to Alba Iulia
• Visit Vauban citadel in Alba Iulia
• Visit Corvin Castle in Hunedoara
• Arrive in Sibiu
• Free time to explore Sibiu city center

Day 2: Sibiu to Cluj via Biertan and Sighisoara

• Breakfast in Sibiu
• Tour Sibiu old town and fortifications
• Depart for Sighisoara via Hartibaciu Valley
• Visit Biertan fortified church
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Sighisoara old fortification
• Free time in Sighisoara
• Return to Cluj in late afternoon

What’s included

• Professional English or French-speaking guide and driver.
• all transportation by private vehicle or minibus with gas, road tax and parking fees.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• one night in a 3-star hotel on a double-room basis (if you choose the accommodation option).
• lunch on day two.

Times

• Monday to Saturday 08:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 7

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

The tour leaves Cluj after breakfast with a one-hour transfer to Alba Iulia, where you stop at the Vauban citadel before heading to Corvin Castle (also called Hunyadi Castle). Built by the Hunyadi family (whose greatest member became King Matthias of Hungary) the castle sits on a dramatic Gothic foundation that shaped medieval fighting techniques and royal legend. From there you drive into Sibiu, the 2007 European Capital of Culture, with free time to walk the colored streets and eat at a local restaurant before an overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Day two starts with a guided tour of Sibiu's old town: the four medieval fortifications, the Liar's Bridge, and the Small and Big Squares, plus the Evangelical church. The route then follows the Hartibaciu Valley toward Sighisoara, stopping in Biertan to visit the largest of Transylvania's UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches. After lunch at a local restaurant, you arrive in Sighisoara itself, the beautifully preserved medieval fortress town, where you can visit the house where Vlad the Impaler was born or spend time in a craft beer bar. The drive back to Cluj takes the late afternoon, with hotel drop-off included.

The guide speaks English and French throughout. All transportation runs by private vehicle or minibus with gas, road tax and parking covered. Entry tickets to the castles and churches are separate. You buy them on site. If you book the accommodation option, a single supplement of 30 euros is payable when you arrive at the hotel.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Corvin Castle and why does it matter to Transylvania's history?

Corvin Castle, built by the Hunyadi family, is the largest Gothic castle in Romania. The Hunyadi line produced King Matthias of Hungary, one of the kingdom's greatest rulers, and the castle's architecture and legends reflect the medieval power and fighting techniques of that era.

Can I visit Vlad the Impaler's birthplace in Sighisoara?

Yes. In Sighisoara, you have free time to visit the house where Vlad the Impaler was born (the Romanian prince who inspired the Dracula legend), or to explore the town another way, such as visiting a local craft beer bar.

What makes Sibiu worth a full morning on day two?

Sibiu was named European Capital of Culture in 2007 and holds four medieval fortifications, the Liar's Bridge, and the Evangelical church. The guided tour covers these landmarks, and you also get free time to walk the colorful streets and eat at a local restaurant.

Is accommodation included, or do I book a hotel separately?

Accommodation is optional. You can book the tour without it and return to Cluj each night, or add a night in a 3-star hotel on a double-room basis. If you choose the hotel option, a single supplement of 30 euros is payable on arrival.

Do I need to buy entry tickets in advance, or do I pay at each site?

Entry tickets to Corvin Castle, Sibiu's Lutheran Cathedral, and Biertan's fortified church are not included and are purchased on site when you arrive at each attraction.