"Transylvania Pearls Tour All Surrounding Trips and Extra Tours Included 5 Nights 6 Days"
Tour Detail
Day 1 – Istanbul - Kapıkule
17:30 In front of Kadıköy Marriage Office
18:00 In front of Istikbal Altunbaş in Mecidiyeköy
18:30 Ömür Plaza in İncirli, Bakırköy
19:30 TEM Selimpaşa Metro Facilities
20:30 TEM Çorlu Metro Facilities
22:30 Kapıkule
After meeting with our guests at the specified points, we head towards the Kapıkule Land Border Gate. After customs and passport procedures here, we enter Bulgaria.
Day 2: Kapıkule – Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov
After transiting through Bulgaria and completing our border procedures in the morning, we take a breakfast break on the way and then head to Romania’s Transylvania region. Our tour begins with a visit to Peleș Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, which hosts magnificent natural and historical beauties. After this visit, we move on to Bran city to visit Dracula's Castle, known as Vlad the Impaler in Ottoman history. Guests can taste the famous smoked cheese (kaşkaval) here and do their shopping at the souvenir shops. Next, we head to Brașov city, famous for its historical beauties and cafes. This beautiful city, built in the German Rococo style of the Middle Ages, will showcase places such as the Black Church, the preserved narrow streets, and colorful buildings. After the tour program, we check into our hotel. Overnight stay in Brașov.
Entrance fees to museums are the responsibility of the guests.
Day 3: Brașov – Sighişoara – Turda Salt Mines - Cluj
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Sighişoara, one of the most beautiful towns in the heart of Transylvania. Influenced by German architecture, Sighişoara has been an important military and diplomatic region of Romania for long periods. The places we will visit include the Clock Tower, the Butchers' Tower, the Venetian House built in the 13th century, Dracula's House currently used as a restaurant, the Horn House, and the Church. After the city tour, we proceed to Turda Salt Mines. After visiting one of the largest salt mines in the world, which has been turned into a museum, we head to Cluj, the second-largest city in Romania after Bucharest. Hosting many civilizations and nations, Cluj was established by the Dacians in the 1st-2nd century AD. Known by the names Klausenburg (by Germans), Kolosvar (by Hungarians), and Koloşvar (during the Ottoman period), it has carried the name Cluj - Napoca since 1970. Our city tour in Cluj will cover the city square Piata Unirii (Union Square), St. Michael's Church, the statue of Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus, the Pharmacy Museum, the Transylvanian History Museum, the Monument Square, the Obelisk, the Monastery Church (Franciscan), and Matthias Corvinus House. After the city tour, we will arrive at our hotel in Cluj and check in. Overnight stay in Cluj.
Entrance fees to museums are the responsibility of the guests.
Day 4: Cluj – Alba Iulia - Hunedoara - Sibiu
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Alba Lulia, known as Belgrad Erdeli during the Ottoman period. After a panoramic city tour, we go to Sibiu, which was designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2007. The city is famous for its castle built by Saxons in the 12th century, which was the most expensive of its time. We will see the Sibiu Church, Brukenthal Palace, the Great Square, and the Cathedral during our city tour. After the city tour, we will visit the Corvin Castle, also known as Hunedoara Castle, which is listed among the top 10 castles in the world. Built in the 15th century in Hunedoara, the castle is mainly Gothic in style but also incorporates Renaissance architectural elements. The castle has burned down five times throughout history. It is believed to be the castle where Dracula was imprisoned for seven years by Hunyadi, which also inspired Bram Stoker's book. After the tour, we will proceed to our hotel. Overnight stay in Sibiu.
Entrance fees to museums are the responsibility of the guests.
Day 5: Sibiu – Bucharest
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Romania's capital, Bucharest. Upon our arrival in Bucharest, we start our city tour of Bucharest, also known as the Paris of the East. Places seen panoramically include Revolution Square, University Square, the National Theatre, the Palace of Parliament built by Ceaușescu, the Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Statue, the Garrison Building, and the Bucharest History Museum. After the city tour, we visit the Village Museum. After free time here, we head to our hotel. Guests may participate in an optional Romanian Night (55 €) organized for the evening. After the dinner, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay in Bucharest.
Entrance fees to museums are the responsibility of the guests.
Day 6: Bucharest – Veliko Tarnovo - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our journey back to Istanbul. After leaving Romania and entering Bulgaria, we reach Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria. To get to know the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo, we conduct a city tour. After the panoramic city tour, we have free time for lunch. After free time, we follow the route through Dimitrovgrad – Haskovo – Kapıkule to reach the Kapıkule Land Border Gate. After completing passport and customs procedures here, we enter Turkey. After necessary breaks along the route, we arrive in Istanbul. We drop off our guests at the points stated in the tour program (on the return route) and conclude our tour. We hope to see you in our next organizations...
Accommodation: 3*-4* hotels will be used.
Children aged 0-6 are free on extra tours. (Excluding meals in extra tours).
Children aged 7-12 receive a 50% discount on extra tours. (Excluding meals in extra tours).
Seating arrangement on the bus is done according to the order of tour purchases.
There will be no rotation in the seating arrangement on the bus during the tour.
Guests wishing may purchase an additional seat for 200€ per person for the entire trip.
What's Included
Transportation by Buses
Panoramic City Tours Included in the Program
Turkish Guiding Service
Financial Responsibility Insurance
4 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast Included
Hotel and City Taxes
Not Included
Foreign departure tax (Payment is recommended to be made to banks before the travel date.)
Visa fee and service charge (Guests with a green passport are exempt from the visa)
Optional overseas travel health insurance
Lunch and dinner
Extra tours not included in the program
Personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Tips for the guide and driver