Photo Trip in Saxon Transylvania: Villages, People & Views

Imagine a place with rolling hills and mountains in the distance, meadows and mysterious forests, villages with fortified churches. A place where locals live as they did 50 years ago, far from civilization and close to nature. A place full of legends where time moves slow. Bring your camera and come with me in the Saxon villages of Transylvania!

What you need to know about this photo tour in Transylvania

  • This is a private tour designed for people passionate about photography starting from Brasov. Duration: 6-7h
  • Included: transport and guidance by a passionate photographer. Not included: lunch
  • We leave Brasov early morning or mid-afternoon to catch morning or evening light, depending on your preference
  • We will travel into Saxon Transylvania to visit several villages and go on light hikes in the surrounding areas
  • Expect moderate walking. You will also see locals selling homemade or handmade products.

Additional information

Comfortable shoes needed and good spirits!


Moments to expect during the Transylvania photo tour:

Photograph the beautiful landscapes of Transylvania

Rolling hills dotted by old villages, meadows, valleys and forests -- this is the famous Transylvania! I will take you to its most photogenic parts so you can practice your landscape photography skills!

Photograph the beautiful landscapes of Transylvania

Authentic rural lifestyle

If you want to photograph Transylvanian village life and how villagers live - we'll have plenty of opportunities for that! Of course, we need to be mindful of their privacy and respect their wishes, but people here are very friendly.

Authentic rural lifestyle

Visit traditional villages of Transylvania

The villages in this area were established by Saxon colonists in the 14-15th century. They had a unique architecture and organisation and are, fortunately, very well preserved and now part of UNESCO heritage. We will visit some villages, including Viscri, the most famous and photogenic of them.

Visit traditional villages of Transylvania
2 x 80 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: Brasov
  • Nearest airport: Bucharest Otopeni 'Henri Coanda' Airport
  • Nearest train station: Brasov
  • Landscape: Hills, countryside, villages

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