Medieval Transylvania Heritage

Highlights: Guided

• Biertan/Birthaelm fortified church – in the UNESCO World heritage since 1993
• Viscri/Deutschweisskirck fortified church – in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1996
• Malancrav/Malmkrog fortified church –famous for its mural painting, one of the best preserved specimens of 14th century linearnarrative gothic painting
• Saschiz fortified church – in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1993
• Sighisoara/Schaessburg – the last European “living” Middle Age city
• Count Kolnoky castle in Miclosoara
• Brasov/Kronstadt – one of the most important medieval cities in Central part of the country
• Cund – a splendid small village, renovated by the German community
• Sibiu/Hermannstadt – impressive medieval city well knows as the Cultural capital of Europe in 2007

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Individual arrival in Brasov (106 miles/170 km from Bucharest capital city)
Guests will be arriving from noon onwards in Brasov/Kronstadt for a short tour in the old centre of this beautiful medieval city, famous for the Black Church and other sites.
Overnight in San Petru (about 3 miles/5 km from Brasov).

Day 2: Brasov – Miclosoara/Miklosvar (27 miles/43 km)
After breakfast you will leave Brasov on the north route to Bod, following a secondary route for 14 miles/23 km. You will ride through San Petru, Bod, Feldioara/Marienburg, Haghig, Belini, and Aita Mare. Miklósvár, the oldest documented settlement of the region, is our final destination. A renovated medieval house of Count Kalnoky will be our accommodation for the evening.
Overnight in Miclosoara/Miklosvar.

Day 3: Miclosoara/Miklosvar – Viscri/Deutschweisskirch (25 miles/40 km)
After a medieval evening and a refreshing breakfast, you will continue your route along Olt River through several towns. Once arrived in Rupea, you will continue your route via Dacia to Viscri, a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight in Viscri.

Day 4: Viscri – Sighisoara/Schaessburg (11 miles/18 km on bike plus 31 miles/50 km by bus)
The morning will include more community activities. Along the bike route you will stop in Saschiz to visit the Saschiz fortified church, another UNESCO World Heritage site. The famous magnificent bell tower, whose church was built in the 15th century, dominates Saschiz. On the hill above Saschiz is the Peasant Citadel, built by the Saxons probably on the site of a former Roman fort. The citadel is great place for a picnic lunch and an excellent photographer’s vantage point. You will arrive in Sighisoara in the evening to have a tour of the beautiful old citadel. Sighisoara is recognized as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe.
Overnight in Sighisoara/Saes/Apoid/Cris.

Day 5: Sighisoara/Schaessburg – Cund (34 miles/55 km)
Passing through Danes, Floresti, Malancrav/Malmkrog, Laslea, Hoghilag, and Dumbraveni, you will visit castles and fortified churches. Discover the remote village of Cund, a small town where the German community renovated the old homes, bringing 3- and 4-star luxury life to this hidden part of the world.
Overnight in Cund.

Day 6: Cund – Medias (34 miles/55 km)
Today includes a visit to Biertan, one of the most well known fortified churches included in the UNESCO World Heritage. Biertan/Birthaelm lies at the western side of the Tarnava Mare region and is a key visitor attraction. The village of Biertan is one of the oldest settlements in Transylvania, first mentioned in 1283. Your destination is the city of Medias/Mediasch. If there is enough time in the evening, the guests will be invited to a wine tasting event in a nice area around Tarnaveni.
Overnight in Medias.

Day 7: Medias – Sibiu (34 miles/55 km)
Today you will be cycling to Sibiu, one of the most important cities in Romania and the named the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2007. You will have a short evening walking tour through Sibiu (visit the Old Town, the Medieval Fortress, the Brukenthal Museum). Accommodation and farewell dinner in Sibiu/Ocna Sibiului.
Overnight in Sibiu marks the end of the trip.

OPTIONAL Day 8: Sibiu
In the morning you can take a short sightseeing trip to the open air village museum Astra. The museum is built around 3 lakes in the Dumbrava Forest and features houses, churches, and water/windmills from all over Romania. After the visit, take a cycling trip to the villages Cisnadioara, Rasinari till Gura Raului.

Included Services: Guided

• 7 nights accommodation
• All breakfasts, dinners and picnic lunches
• Detailed trip description and programme, GPS map, physical map of the trip
• Bike, accessories and equipment rental (if required)
• All entrances to cultural and historical sights included in the itinerary
• Energizers and refreshment drinks
• Luggage transportation
• Vehicle assistance (whenever roads permit passage)
• English speaking accompanying bike guide (Note: We may organize also German or French Speaking guides, please inquire)
• Local taxes
• Branded t-shirt
• Souvenirs
• Optional: 1 day visit in Sibiu
• Optional: transfer from/to Bucharest (please inquire)

Bike Rentals: Guided
CUBE and Trek bicycles are available on this tour, and are included in the tour price.

These sizes are available:

• Men’s bikes: 16″-21″
• Women’s bikes: 16″-20″
• Unisex bikes: 16″-21″

Equipment provided at no charge:

• Helmet
• Locks
• Repair kit
• Water bottle
• Pump

Other equipment is available at an additional charge:

• GPS system
• Cycle computer

Pedals/seats:
You may choose to bring your own seat, pedals, bottles and/or other accessories; we will change out seats and pedals for you.

Helmets:
While a helmet will be provided, we recommend that for safety and hygiene reasons you bring your own or plan to purchase one upon arrival.