Bike through Medieval Transylvania Settlements

Transylvania’s Saxon medieval heritage is one of the oldest and most valued historical attraction in Romania. These unique 6 villages, fortified churches and the citadel of Sighisoara are more than 500 years old and are now UNESCO protected. Located in the beautiful countryside of Transylvania, they make a perfect route for a 3-day bike exploration trip, with good food and splendid views!

What you need to know

  • This is an all-inclusive tour in Sighisoara and around fortified villages in Lower Transylvania for small groups. Minimum persons required to run the tour is 2.
  • All-inclusive trip: 3 days of guided bike tours, 2 nights of accommodation, bike & helmet, all meals (locally sourced and regional delicacies), snacks, on-bike nutrition, picnics and water; following assistance car
  • Recommended for people with an average level of biking experience who enjoy natural and discovery tours on bike
  • We will discover the Saxon legacy of Transylvania, visit medieval sights ad learn about the culture and traditions of the area
  • You'll be staying in carefully selected traditional guesthouses with organic food, high comfort and relaxing views
  • On our trip, you will sample the finest local delicacies from the region from the innovative to traditional dishes.
  • We will bike around 100 km in 3 days in Sighisoara and surrounding Saxon villages

Additional information

We wil stay in the heart of Sighisoara and in the remote village of Cund at a beautifully restored B&B.
Included:
- detailed trip description, literature, programme and maps, GPS maps (on request)
- the knowledge, support, and camaraderie of experienced guides
- all luggage transfers and transportation during the trip
- vehicle assistance during the day
- Cannondale, Trek or GT cross country bicycles to use
- Garmin Touring Plus GPS cycling computer if needed
- bike helmets and other gear and equipment to make your ride comfortable
- entrance fees for group events/activities and several cultural and historical sights local taxes

Not included:
- tranport to/from starting point (Sighisoara) and any additional meals or drinks
- tips for your cycling guide (we recomend 8-10% trip price) or at restaurants (5-10% of the bill)
- extra individual charges for laundry telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.
- travel insurance
- additional local guides, if required
- optional activities not scheduled

Please note that a specific cancellation policy applies to this trip and we require a 30% advance payment:
- 5 weeks prior to the start of the tour, you receive the refund of the trip price, less a 25 EUR/pers administrative fee.
- 4 weeks prior to the tour start: You receive 50% refund of the trip price.
- 3 weeks prior to the tour start: You receive 33% refund of the trip price
- less than 2 weeks prior to the tour start: No refund.
Please note that the minimum no of participants for this trip is 2 persons.


Moments to expect

  • Bike in the best of Transylvanian countryside!

    This tour takes you along country roads and pastoral landscapes far from crowded routes, on hilly terrain, up and downhill trails enjoying the incredible Transylvanian scenery. You will visit splendid natural reserves, authentic villages and the quiet, beautiful and very old villages of Cris, Malancrav and Cund.

    Bike in the best of Transylvanian countryside!
  • Local culinary experience and wine tasting experience

    Indulge in an exquisite tasting from a private Romanian wine cellar in the area and enjoy a light snack of cold cuts and cheeses.

    Local culinary experience and wine tasting experience
  • Medieval countryside

    There is no way to describe all the sights and beautiful scenery that you will see on this trip. Very old, peaceful and beautiful villages, superb and untouched countryside, friendly people and simple way of life. Relaxation for the soul!

    Medieval countryside
2 x 775 Euro
How to book this tour?
  1. Choose how many people and when
  2. Request a booking and fill in your details
  3. Flexible payment and cancelation
  4. Guide answers in 24h
  5. Children prices

Cancelation & refund policy

Easy

Sends us or the guide an email 24h before the tour informing us you can't make it and you'll get a full refund of your payment, no questions asked.

Location details

  • Starting point: Sighisoara
  • Nearest airport: Sibiu or Cluj International
  • Nearest train station: Sighisoara
  • Landscape: Countryside roads and forrest trails
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