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Day 1 – Mühlbach: welcome to Transylvania!

Morning flight from Arlanda. Welcome with cherry liqueur at Sibiu/Cluj airport in Transylvania.

Transfer to our hotel in the cozy medieval town of Sebes, or Mühlbach, as the German settlers have called it since the 13th century.

Welcome dinner at the hotel's pleasant restaurant, next to the medieval wall. On the way in, our guide explains the history of Transylvania – the 7 castles that make up the region.

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Day 2 – Hermannstadt: the city of 1000 eyes

We start with an excursion to the cultural city of Sibiu or Hermannstadt as it is called in German. Our knowledgeable local guide takes us on a walk in his hometown and shows us hidden gems in the “city of a thousand eyes”.

Afterwards, there is free time for your own wanderings and lunch on your own, following the guide's valuable recommendations for local restaurants.

In the afternoon we go to a sheep herding village at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, where a home-cooked dinner consisting of a rich Romanian tasting menu is served.

Breakfast and dinner are included.

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Day 3 – Karlsburg & the underground wine cellar

A trip to the “second capital” opens the minds of time travelers: from the Roman Empire we pass the Middle Ages and the Habsburgs to arrive at the 1920s.

We visit the Orthodox cathedral, walk under magnificent gates from the Baroque era, and taste delicious wines in the wine cellar dating back to the 15th century.

We also drive past some of Transylvania's premier vineyards, which have been here as a legacy since the colonists from the Rhine-Mosel region, since the 13th century.

Back at the hotel, a delicious dinner and authentic folklore dances await.

Breakfast and dinner are included.

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Day 4 – Schässburg, the fairytale citadel

Today we ride through colorful German-Saxon villages, with typical architecture, and among rolling landscapes covered in vineyards or orchards.

We make a short stop in the charming town of Medias, where our tour guide offers coffee. Further on in Sighisoara there will be a guided walk of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed castle, with connections to everything from the Brothers Grimm to Dracula, penguins and space technology – let yourself be surprised!

Lunch is served in the house where Vlad Dracula is said to have been born. We also visit an exhibition about everyday life during the communist dictatorship.

Afterwards we have free time to explore this amazing city on our own.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

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Day 5 – “Kronstadt” & Dracula’s Castle

On our way to the Carpathians, we stop at Honigberg Church Castle to see how the German-Saxons lived in the villages in this part of Transylvania, called Burzenland.

We taste cheese aged in pine bark and smoked cold cuts. Charles XII of Sweden's soldiers also stopped at this church on his way back from the "riot in Bender".

We visit Brasov-Kronstad and learn about Vlad Dracula's mistress and other exciting stories. In the afternoon, we visit the legendary Dracula's Castle to find out the truth behind the myth of the vampire count.

The day is rounded off with a tasty dinner and a glass of sparkling wine with historical connections.

Breakfast and dinner are included.

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Day 6 – Goodbye!

On the way to Sibiu airport we stop for a demonstration of the “valtoare” – whirlpool or “nature’s washing machine” at a local family in a mountain village.

Lunch is served at a nice restaurant along the way.

We arrive at the airport well in advance of our flight and say “Goodbye”!

Breakfast and lunch are included.