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Discovering Sibiu: Brukenthal Palace, Evangelical Cathedral

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Duration: 2 Days/ 1 Night
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  • Sibiu was the largest of the ancient Saxon cities of Transylvania
  • Visit one of the largest open-air museums in Eastern Europe
  • The Evangelical Cathedral is one of Romania’s most impressive Gothic edifices

Enjoy this break from Bucharest to the ancient city of Sibiu, which has one of the largest concentrations of tourist attractions in all of Romania.

The largest and wealthiest of the walled cities built by the Transylvanian Saxons in the 12th century, the medieval appeal of the place has been wonderfully preserved.

Visit an expansive open-air museum where the humble peasant settlements of Romania are recreated, and learn about the hardscrabble nature of life in the hinterlands of Eastern Europe.

Explore a palace-cum-museum from the 18th century, where medieval weaponry, rare artwork, and ancient Romanian literature are on display.

Admire the Gothic splendor of the Evangelical Cathedral—which towers above the town at a height of 74 meters—and learn how the son of Dracula met his bloody fate.

Itinerary

This tour comes in three options:
Three-star Sibui Break, Four-star Sibui Break or Five-star Sibui Break. The tours are identical, except for the difference between three, four and five-star accommodation in Sibui.

Day 1: Bucharest Airport- Sibui:

You will be picked up from the Bucharest airport by your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned European car and transferred to the medieval city of Sibui, one of Romania’s finest medieval cities, containing one of the largest concentrations of tourist attractions in the country.

Sibiu, a former European capital of culture, is built on two levels—the 'upper town', which contains most of Sibiu's historic sights, and the 'lower tower', which is a labyrinth of old houses and cobbled squares.

Visit the major attractions of Sibui:

• The Brukenthal Palace: Built at the end of the 18th century at the behest of the governor of Transylvania, it is now a national museum. This grand baroque structure reigns over the west side of the Grand Square in Sibiu, and houses the works of famous artists like Rubens, Van Dyck, and Frans Snyder. It also has an impressive collection of valuable silverware, religious objects, ancient manuscripts, and captivating old photographs of Sibiu.

• The Evangelical Cathedral: This is an exemplary piece of Gothic architecture and is the tallest building in Transylvania. The son of Vlad the Impaler, Prince Minhea the Evil, was stabbed to death outside the cathedral in 1510 after an uprising by the Wallachian aristocracy. Prince Mihnea the Evil’s tomb can be visited inside the Cathedral.

There are plenty of options for an unforgettable evening in Sibiu – theatre, lively pubs, excellent restaurants offering the delicious traditional Saxon cuisine, shops, and discos.

Overnight in Sibui at a three, four or five-star accommodation (depending on the option chosen).

Day 2: Exploring Sibui – Bucharest Airport:
After a Swedish buffet breakfast at your hotel, set out once more on a sightseeing tour of Sibui.

Visit the Village Museum, which is one of the largest open-air museums in Eastern Europe, housing peasant settlements from all over Romania. It chronicles the history of Romania’s peasant settlements and features great examples of rural architecture.

A walk in the historic center will put your honesty to test – admire the Bridge of Liar, built in 1859, the very first wrought-iron bridge in Romania. Legend says that the bridge will collapse should anyone utter any lie while crossing it.

In the evening transfer to Bucharest Airport where your tour ends.

Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
Please mention your flight details at the time of booking.
Infants under 2 years go free, however, they will not have their own seat on the coach
Inclusions
  • Bucharest Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • 1 night’s accommodation at a 3 star/4 star/5 star hotel (depending on the option chosen)
  • Transportation by an air-conditioned European car
  • English-speaking driver/ guide (German, Italian, Spanish, and French guides are also available on request)
  • Swedish buffet breakfast
  • Entrance fee for Village Museum, Brukenthal Museum, and Evangelical Cathedral
Exclusions
  • Meals and beverages
  • Photo and video taxes for tourist attractions
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
Daily except Monday
Duration
2 Days/ 1 Night
Start time
1100h (11:00am)
Meeting point
Bucharest Airport. (Please mention your flight details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details)
Ending point
Bucharest Airport
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
Dos & Don'ts
Since this tour requires a moderate amount of walking, a pair of comfortable shoes is recommended. Remember your camera

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