Guided tours

Discover the magic of the Romanian villages by delving into a museum of the traditional folk civilization in Dumbrava Forest close to Sibiu. Traditional homesteads, workshops, mills, wooden churches are dotted around this beautiful lake. The 96 hectares of the museum is criss crossed with10 kilometers of trails with over 300 buildings and 16000 objects – making it one of the largest outdoor museum’s in Eastern Europe, possessing a collection that was carefully chosen and brought from all the areas of the country. Time: 2, 3 hours

Route: Sibiu - Poplaca - Rasinari- Cisnadioara- ASTRA Museum - Sibiu Departure hour&location: 10.00, Piata Mare 12 A Highlights:  Explore the beauty of Sub Arini Park  Discover the history of the shepherd villages of Poplaca and Rasinari  Visit the medieval fortress in Cisnadioara  Enjoy a relaxing tour bike in ASTRA Open Air Museum Program: The tour applies for persons who are eager to discover the beauty of Transylvania by bike. The tour starts from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007 and ends in the same magnificent city. The tour starts from the office in Sibiu, Piata Mare no 12. The rental bikes will be picked-up from there. Your English-speaking guide will first take you to the Sub Arini Park. Through the forest, you will bike towards your next destinations, the shepherd villages of Poplaca and Rasinari. In Rasinari, visit the Emil Cioran Memorial House. Then from Rasinari, bike over the hill to the Saxon village of Cisnadioara, where you will visit the medieval fortress. Your last destination before returning to Sibiu in the late afternoon is ASTRA Open Air Museum. Afterwards, return back to your starting point Sibiu. Please Note: This is a private tour We offer EUR 10,00 / person discount for groups (4 - 8 persons) The tour is available for minimun 2 persons

Departure hour & location: 10:00 a.m, in front of your hotel Program: In the morning we drive to Balea Cascada, in the Fagaras Mountains - the highest mountains of Romania. From here we will hike to the highest waterfal in Romania – the Balea Waterfal. Then we will hike through Balea Valley up to the Balea Glacier Lake. After a picnic break we will climb until the peak at 2417 m. Here we will have a nice overview of Walachia, Transylvania and also of the spectacular Transfagarasan road. In the afternoon we will drive back to the hotel where you are checked-in. Please Note: Appropriate equipment for hiking is necessary The tour is available for minimum 2 persons EUR 15,00 / person discount for groups (4 - 8 persons)

Discover the unknown stories of the old Hermannstadt and the charm of the villages around Sibiu in a private day trip. Modern minibus transport and experienced local guide from Sibiu provided.

Meeting point: Carpathian Travel Center office; Piata Mare, no. 12 Departure hour: 14.00 Highlights:  Enjoy a variety of architectural styles and a rich cultural scene  Discover the beauty of the Fortified Churches in Cisnadie and Cisnadioara  Visit the museum of icons painted on glass in Sibiel Program: Today we invite you to explore the villages surrounding Sibiu, located at the bottom of the Cindrel Mountains. First, we visit Cisnadie, where one of the most beautiful fortified churches in Transylvania is. Next, we head towards Cisnadioara to visit the Evangelic Church and the medieval fortress. Then we stop in Cristian – a village where inhabitanteed mostly by Landlers. Next we drive to Sibiel, a typical Romanian village in order to see the museum of icons painted on glass. After a walk in the village we serve dinner at a peasant’s family (optional). Return to Sibiu. Please note: The price is available for minimum 2 persons.

Pentru prima oară în Sibiu? – Mini turul oferă turul perfect de oraș pentru a obține o imagine de ansamblu asupra centrului istoric. Turul durează aproximativ o oră jumătate. În acest timp o sa vedem principalele atracții ale orașului: Piața Mare (cu Biserica Catolică, Primăria orașului, Muzeul Brukenthal și celebrii “ochi sibieni”), Piața Mică (cu Podul Minciunilor, Turnul Sfatului, Casa Luxemburg și comoara), Piața Huet (cu Biserica Evanghelică și Școala Samuel von Brukenthal), aleea pietonală Nicolae Bălcescu și hotelul Împăratul Romanilor, strada Cetății (cu turnurile de apărare și Sala Thalia) și în cele din urmă Piața Schiller. Pret, durata si alte informatii gasiti pe http://sibiureisen.ro/ro/tour/mini-tur/.

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The Highest Ski Resort In Romania And The Fortress Amidst The Apple Orchards With a little effort, not far from Sibiu we will discover the beauty of Saxon villages and the fortified citadels in perfect unison. The welcoming landscape of the Cindrel mountains and Romanian villages will receive us in its beautiful adventure to the highest ski resort in the country, a road that awaits hundreds of spectators per annum to the European Rally competition. Apple orchards and the imposing Cisnadioara fortress will be the next stop where we will taste the delicious dishes of this Saxon area. Details: Route  : Sibiu – Cisnadie – Cisnadioara – Rasinari – Paltinis – Sibiu  110 km + Time: 6- 7 hours Rasinari Will visit the oldest town in Sibiu Surroundings, which houses the memorial places of remarkable personalities in Romania. Located in the middle of the mountain village, The Old Church with its impressive paintings will be the central objective that you will leave hardly forgotten. Paltinis Situated at an altitude of 1440 m, Paltinis is the highest ski resort in the country. On our way we will be charmed by the beautiful mountains, spectacular Rally road contests and the Sibiu view of the city seen from above. Cisnadioara Citadel Built in a romanesque style of the XII century, Cisnadioara fortress is the most preserved citadel in Transilvania. You could easily see how it risis on a hill on a hill amidst the apple orchards. Here we will have the tasty dishes of the area while we admire this wealthy Saxon village with its picturesque mountain landscape. Cisnadie Fortress Located in an important Saxon city, the fortified church was the first lighting rod of SE of Europe in 1797, where important treasures from the region were kept. Back To Sibiu

Mountain Road Trip To Transfagarasan Road And The Ice Castle Drift in one of the most exciting adventures with the spectacular Transfagarasan road featured in the world famous automotive program „Top Gear”, where a stunning waterfall of majesty surrounds you through a landscape in which the brown bear hovers - making this wonderful place a unique moment in everyone’s life. Balea Lake is the destination where the land of ice castles,  black goat, Carpathian mountain peaks, impressive tunnels and the authentic taste of lake trout will always remind you of this amazing experience. Details: Route: Sibiu –  Balea Waterfall – Balea Lake – Carta Fortress – Brukenthal Palace Avrig – Sibiu  170 km + Optional: The Mud Castle  185 km + Upside-down House   190 km + Horse riding  190 km + Time: 6- 9 hours Transfagarasan Road The most spectacular road in Europe with its 90 km that reaches an altitude of over 2000 m in the alpine leap of majestic Carpathian Mountains it is the host of the most adventurous rally competitions. Balea Waterfall We will stop to admire a 60 meter charming waterfall in a fairytale landscape that can be admired from the cottage that bears his name. Balea Lake It is a gorgeous lake at an altitude of 2000 m, a place where its legend with Balea, the brave shepherd is still alive and a wonderful winter stopover for the most adventurous tourists who would like to test the experience of the Ice Castle. Balea Lake Tunnel One kilometer tunnel that connects the two counties Sibiu and Arges. This tunnel brings us to the other side of the Mountain in front of the Arges Rescue from where you can admire the second half of Transfagarasan road that stretches to the giant Lake Vidraru. Carta Fortress It is a land with over 800 years full of history where we will find out its interesting story and we will understand why its river has never been frozen. Brukenthal Palace A short visit at the sunset on the shore of the Olt river, where Brukenthal balls rang when Queen of the Night start flouring, a place where we can taste the unique flavour of the elderflowers juice from this garden. Back To Sibiu Optional: The Mud Castle A land rooted from fairy tales and a castle with an unusual shape, which seems to have been built by Hobbit’s is made only from natural materials. Its unique beauty made this place one of the most popular tourist destinations in the past year. The Upside-down House At the foothills of Fagaras Mountains there is a house where everything is upside-down. With its 7 degree incline even the smallest items and details are turned on their head. The purpose is to lose all the points of stability and create a sensation of dizziness. Riding horses in Avrig Valley

History begins with people. Their decisions influence how things happen. Should we fight? Should we leave? Where can we settle? What shall we do? Who are our allies? Should we stay? How long can we put up with this situation? Where people settle, buildings and walls appear. Walls separate, protect, shelter and encourage development. Walls of houses, churches or synagogues, shops and workshops, walls of defence and walls of separation. Between these walls life grows, new things are invented and discovered, people are born and others die. Between walls, people live. When people decide to leave their walls and to try their luck somewhere else, their stories remain. Thanks to them, history goes on and we do not forget what happened before we appeared in the world. Stories keep people alive and walls standing, even past their time. When even stories disappear, nothing is left. Only then, when there’s nobody to tell the stories, everything ends. We wanted to tell the story of Jews in Sibiu - they came, settled down, built, lived, resisted and then moved on. What is left behind them are walls, but mostly stories. We put some of them together and we invite you to take this story forward.

Route: Sibiu - Transfagarasan Road - Carta - Avrig - Sibiu Meeting place: in front at your hotel at 10:00 a.m. Highlights:  Enjoy the landscapes offered by the Transfagasaran Road  Admire Balea area, with its beautiful waterfall and lake  Visit Carta Abbey and the beautiful palace and garden in Avrig Program: Explore the Transfagarasan, the highest altitude pass road of Sibiu, the glacial Balea Lake, the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta,and the Baroque style palace and garden in Avrig, on this full-day private tour. The Transfagarasan mountain road (or national road 7C) is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Located in Romania, it runs trough the Fagaras mountains, and has more tunnels and viaducts than any other road in Romania. Initially a modest wooden building, skilled stone masons from France built the true Gothic construction later known as The Cistercian Abbey from Cârţa. In fact, the new church played an inspirational role in the architecture of the future fortified churches from Transylvania. In spite of the decay, the monument has kept its impressive architecture: capitals, keystones, windows and consoles and even the 15th century western portal. Today the church is frequented by the evangelical community of Cârţa. Via the Transfăgărăşan road through a breathtakingly majestic landscape, Balea area is perfect as a start-up point for various mountain trails in the Făgăraş Mountains, where you can enjoy the diversity of its flora and fauna. The Bâlea area is crossed by the Bâlea River which forms a picturesque waterfall. The journey to Balea Lake will most certainly be one to remember! The Brukenthal is a stately palace from 1788, formerly used as the summer residence of Transylvanian Baron Samuel von Brukenthal. Visitors to the historic Brukenthal Palace can enjoy the Baroque architecture and the large landscaped palace park. Please note: This trip can be booked also during the winter season, excepting the hiking part from Balea Waterfall to Balea Lake (to get to Balea Lake it is necessary to take the cable car). EUR 6,00/ person = supplement for entrance fee to the Fortified Church in Carta and Buckental Palace in Avrig The price is available for minimum 2 persons

Meeting point: Carpathian Travel Center Office, Piata Mare, no. 12 Duration: 2 - 3 hours Sibiu is an exciting city both because of its historical past and the variety of attractions and cultural events. Narrow streets, colorful buildings in 3 central squares, houses arches, courtyards and mysterious tunnels, passageways and rooftops old mottled with "eyes" wide open will make you feel the flair of the city.  It is one of Romania's cultural and tourism capitals, attracting tourists due to its wonderful medieval charm.  The city's historical center has been recently renovated in 2006 and looks spectacular. Highlights:   Visit a city in which past and present blend harmoniously   Enjoy the abundance of architectural styles and the rich cultural life   Enjoy the variety of the landscape of this mosaic destination waiting to be discovered Program:  If you are in search of tranquility and relaxation pause at one of the cafes in the downtown area, visit art galleries and museums or enjoy a quiet moment in one of the churches and historical monument. No visit to Sibiu can be complete without visiting the Council Tower or the Tower of the Evangelical Church - the view of the city framed by snow-capped Fagaras Mountains is impressive.  The city was Cultural Capital of Europe in 2007 and in 2011 was listed in the famous Guide Michelin Green 3 stars, being called the "Little Vienna-city which must be visited". A rich cultural agenda in Sibiu annually brings all the best from the world of performing arts, film, music, dance and traditions. Sibiu certainly has no room for boredom's a pleasure to explore and discover one of the most famous historical and cultural centers of Romania. Please Note: Daily departure at 10:00 o'clock  this is a walking tour, because 80% of the medieval city is pedestrian zone  the price is valid starting with 1 participant  this is a shared tour, the supplement for a private tour is EUR 10.00/ PERSON (optional)  EUR 5,00 / person = courtesy transfers from/to in-city hotels (optional)

A complete city tour through the heart and soul of Sibiu streets. This tour is designed to induce travelers to love the history, food and sights as the locals do. Nicoleta will excite you with her story telling prowess and take you to the hidden areas and some of the best views. Allow her creativity flow – She likes to surprise you!!! Note: The historical tour of the city center will be customized considering your own preference, availability and budget and it will be adapted according to the age and the number of the participants. Time: 2 hours

Countryside Life In Sibiu Surroundings Marginimea Sibiului Lower Side Immerse yourself deep into Romanian culture and traditions in the heart of the shepherds’ villages! Discover the best tourism village in the world, that recently won this prize from the World Tourism Organization in 2023 and taste the most authentic experience in Transylvania in the households of the locals!  Visit a famous worldwide painted glass icon museum with picturesque landscapes and then admire some of the prettiest Saxon fortresses that surrounds the area. Details: Route: Sibiu - Rasinari - Poplaca - Orlat - Gura Raului - Sibiel - Cristian – Sibiu   70 km+ Optional: Cisnadioara Citadel   85 km+ Time : 6- 8 hours Rasinari We will visit the oldest town in Sibiu Surroundings, which houses the memorial places of remarkable personalities in Romania. Located in the middle of the mountain village, The Old Church with its impressive paintings will be the central objective that you will leave hardly forgotten. A nice walk through the most beautiful Romanian village! Orlat or Cibiniensis (1319) One of the oldest cities in Sibiu Surroundings, called “the village under the citadel”, Orlat was the former regimental frontier that guarded the border between Transylvania and the Country of Romania in the XVIII – century. There we will pass by Orlat Monastery, a mystical and blessed realm of the region. Gura Raului One of the most beautiful Romanian pastoral villages, a unique experience of the popular Romanian traditions where we can learn various crafts from our ancestors in the households. Sibiel Tourist village with a special charm. Here we will admire the world's largest collection of icons painted on glass, contributed by all villagers. We will also visit one of the authentic households where you will discover why their orchards have never been chemically sprayed and fertilized. Cristian A short visit to the evangelical fortified church that was built on the site of an ancient Roman basilica in the XIII century near Cibin river surrounded by hundreds of storks that have returned from their long journey. Back To Sibiu Optional: Cisnadioara The most preserved citadel built in a romanic style in the XII century, this fortified church it is impressive in its grandeur. You could easily see how it risis on a hill amidst the apple orchards. Here we will have the tasty dishes of the area while we admire this wealthy Saxon village with its picturesque mountain landscape.

Marginimea Sibiului Upper Side Experience the countryside life in Sibiu Surroundings! Enjoy a beautiful regression back in time to the authentic life of the Romanian villages. The Mountain shepherd abodes, in this fairytale landscape,  are spread at the top of the Cindrel hills amid apple orchards and one of the world’s largest museum of glass icons that will enchant from the first moment. The carriage rides and traditional dishes can be selected from a peasant’s household to make this visit a memory not to be forgotten. Details: Route : Sibiu – Orlat – Sibiel – Saliste – Tilisca – Poiana Sibiului – Jina – Cristian – Sibiu  100 km + Optional :  Visit a sheepfold near Jina  120 km + Time: 7- 9 hours Orlat or Cibiniensis Called “the village under the citadel”, Orlat is one of the oldest settlements in Sibiu Surroundings that hosted the former regimental frontier to guard the border between Transylvania and the Country of Romania in the XVIII – century. Sibiel It is a tourist village with a special charm. Here, we will visit the world’s remarkable collection of icons painted on glass, contributed by all villagers. We will also visit one of the authentic households and we will discover why their orchards have never been chemically sprayed and fertilized. Saliste It is considered the cultural capital of this Region. Here we shall linger for a few moments in the center of the village enough to admire its unique style and understand the customs and traditions of these places. Tilisca An ancient place where pastoralism is still the foundation of this quiet community. We will also be able to visit the ruins of Dacian fortress attested in the XVII century BC. Poiana Sibiului A village with grandiose houses that has a very prosperous community. Here we will visit the Wooden Church on the Hill, a place of worship with an impressive modesty. Picturesque scenery of this place turns it into an open air museum. Jina A hidden village lost in the mountains, famous for its dairy products specific to this Region. Here our guests will taste from the traditional products that have made this town so famous. Cristian A short visit to the evangelical fortified church near Cibin river surrounded by hundreds of storks that have returned from their long journey. Back To Sibiu Optional: Depending on your availability can be organized an authentic meal in a sheepfold in the surroundings of Jina village.

Transilvania Tourism Adventure este partenerul tau in descoperirea Transilvaniei.  Alege una din locaţiile pe care le vrei să le descoperi alături de noi. Îţi vom arăta şi vei afla lucruri pe care nimeni nu ţi le-a spus încă!  Te ajutăm să transformi proiectul tău într-o realitate.  SERVICII PERSONALIZATE ȘI OFERTE DEDICATE PENTRU TURISTI individual sau grupuri, întotdeauna la cele mai bune prețuri! 

Trips To Transylvanian Fortified Churches Transylvanian fortified churches with a delicious traditional meal in the Bacon Tower or in a household. Taste the best wine in Transylvania! A dedicated excursion for lovers of history, culture and ancestral lineage. The beautiful journey will captivate our thoughts and steps. The most important fortified churches tell their past via their greatness and splendor in stunning scenery of midlife Saxon villages. Vine Valley and Biertan fortifications sanctioned as a UNESCO world heritage site will be the highlights The beautiful city of Medias will keep alive the famous Dracula fable, while The Bacon Tower from Mosna will host a pretty hearty traditional meal. We will then travel to a medieval fortress situated in the middle of wild nature with farm animals. Details: Route : Sibiu – Valea Viilor – Medias – Mosna – Richis – Biertan – Sibiu     160 km + Optional: Alma Vii    180 km + Time: 7- 9 hours Optional: Wine Tasting in Richis! Here is the perfect place for a wine tasting or for having a traditional meal in a household. Fortified Church „Valea Viilor” Is in the UNESCO list of protected monuments. A valuable antique fortress which is surrounded by lofty towers and defensive walls. While entering into the church you can admire a small museum of Saxon culture. Medias, St. Margaret Church Medias is the second most important city of Sibiu Region in the center of which we will feel its medieval atmosphere and see the tilted tower, a place where Vlad Tepes was caught and imprisoned by the Hungarian royal Matthias. Fortified church in Mosna The host of the fortress will receive us to enjoy a wonderful traditional meal in the Bacon Tower and to explore the beauty of the fortress, also very apreciated by Prince Charles. Richis Village An impressive number of foreigners from all over the world bought houses in this picturesque Saxon village. Fortified Church of Biertan Having been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the church is surrounded by three rows of fortified walls with a sacristy door that contains 19 locks in one, which won first prize at the Paris World Expo in 1900. Today in this fortress takes place the Full Moon Festival broadcasts with the most scariest horror movies, an impressive place by its grandeur and beauty. Back To Sibiu Optional: Alma Vii It is one of the few charming villages founded by the Saxons many hundreds of years ago and that today has an active population and a well-preserved cultural and natural heritage with one of the most impressive fortresses in the Region.

The cohabitation of several ethnic groups and the mostly intact village life around Sibiu has shaped this city’s food culture. It should come as no surprise that Sibiu County was awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy in 2019.⁠ With food being an expression of cultural identity, what better way to understanding Sibiu’s identity than by getting a taste of it? Add to it the joyous way of admiring a city on foot, while listening to our specialized guide unfolding Sibiu’s culinary history, and there you have it: Our Guided Culinary Tour.⁠ ⁠⁠ Tasty, entertaining, and insightful.⁠ Our 1,5h guided walking tour includes 3 traditional tastings, in 3 different locations. What makes this tour special is the fact that all dishes are authentic, local, sustainable, and “farm to table”⁠.⁠ Included services: • 1,5h city tour with a specialized tour guide • 3 traditional tastings

The guided walking tour of Sibiu in which we will discover the rich history of the city from another perspective. During the tour, we will learn more about the city's founders, the evolution of the fortification system, how the city is organized, the history of guilds, the stories of iconic buildings and many other interesting tales.

Romania is an ex-communist country with a special story. The regime ruled by the megalomaniac dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and the secret police called “securitate” was one of the most frightening regimes in Eastern Europe. We begin the communist tour in the Main Square, where we find also a memorial plaque for the Sibiu victims of the 1989 Revolution. A little further from the old center we will visit some buildings that were built during the communist regime. Among other things we will see the house of Nicu Ceausescu, Nicolae Ceausescu’s son, who lived there from 1987 to 1989. Today, this building serves the German consulate. Our tour guide will give you more details about daily life during the communist era, historical details about the rising of the communist regime and architectural details about the blocks of flats and houses built during that time. Price, duration and other information here: http://sibiureisen.ro/en/tour/communist-tour/