Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

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Sibiu hast the biggest old town main square of any city east of Viena... — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Council Tower overlooking the small square. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 11–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: George Turism

Ages: Children (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Low price for Solo Traveller on 6th of July
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Big Square (Piata Mare)

4 hours Admission included

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

45 min Admission included

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

one hour Admission included

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.