Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca
This full day tour brings you closer to the german ethnic group of the Saxons from Transylvania by visiting their most important city, Sibiu. In the afternoon you'll sample a bit of typical village life by walking through the romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.
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Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca
What's included in Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Big Square (Piata Mare)
Spend a day in the capital of the historical region of Transylvania, the city of Sibiu. There you'll admire one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Romania, as evidenced by the city's title as "European Capital of Culture". On the drive down, you'll find out more about the Saxons roots, their colonization in Transylvania and their cultural impact on the country. In Sibiu, you'll start off by seeing the city's walls and the three main squares. Then, you'll visit two of the most important churches. Climbing up to the top of the Council Tower will give you a beautiful overview of the old city.
Cristian Fortified Church
We visit the fortified church in Cristian to learn of local saxon traditions and way of life in this village. It all looks like time stood still in the 19th century here.
The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass
In the afternoon, we will take a short excursion from Sibiu to visit two villages that seem to be stuck in time: Sibiel and Fântânele. Here, the population lives from what it produces locally and horse-drawn carriages are a daily occurrence. You'll taste a local made schnapps (țuică) and then visit the glass paintings museum in Sibiel. In the afternoon, you'll head back to Cluj-Napoca.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
