10 days tour

Self Guided Bike Tour In Transylvania - 10 Days

Self Guided Bike Tour In Transylvania - 10 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

9 x Accommodation for 11 nights in good 3* Guesthouses

Meals

9 x Breakfast

Guide

English-speaking city tour in Sibiu, Sighisoara

Others

Rent-a-bike: egg. Winora Orinoco trekking-line Map with full description of the route Travel assistance

Transport

All transfers according to the itinerary from/to Sibiu Luggage transport between the accommodations Bicycle transport on connecting routes

Not included:

Flights

Others

Lunches Dinners Entrances to the tourist objectives Tourist insurance Plane / train / bus tickets to and from Romania

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Itinerary of your trip Self Guided Bike Tour In Transylvania - 10 Days

  • Day 1 Arrival In Sibiu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Sibiu

      Arrival in Sibiu (by Plane, Bus or Train). According to the arrival time you will have the chance to do some shopping in the European Cultural Capital of 2017, or you can just enjoy a Coffee in the feisty streets of Sibiu. Shortly after, transfer to shepherds village Rasinari at the base of the Cindrel Mountains, our camp for the first travel day. Accomodation for the next three nights in a small and friendly family Guesthouse. 

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  • Day 2 Sibiu And The Surrounding Area Of Sibiu (40 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sibiu And The Surrounding Area Of Sibiu (40 Km Cycling)

      Cycling 40 km approx. 150 m altitude through the dense deciduous forest of the Rasinari of Sibiu, separately it now goes through. On a guided tour you will see the main attractions of Sibiu. Next you cycle past the ASTRA open-air museum, also worth seeing as it is the largest open-air museum in S-O Europe, on an area of 92 hectares. Exhibits of different dwellings from all regions of Romania are presented. Late afternoon we go back to Rasinari.

  • Day 3 German Traces In The Carpathians (35 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      German Traces In The Carpathians (35 Km Cycling)

      The first stop after breakfast will be Cisnadie. Followed by the next stop in Cisnadioara, both are villages that were raised by the Saxons at the beginning of the 13th century. These two villages are well known because of the rich orchards.

      Then we go via Poplaca to Sibiel / Budenbach, known for its Hinterglasikonen Museum and to Gura Raului. In the late afternoon we return to Rasinari.

  • Day 4 Biertan Impressive Fortified Church (10 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Biertan Impressive Fortified Church (10 Km Cycling)

      Today you will leave the Sibiu area. You will be going by train from Sibiu to Dumbraveni. You will get back on the bikes and cycle to the closeby village of Biertan, which has one of the best preserved and impressiv fortified Churches (UNESCO world cultural heritage). We will be cycling to the Accomodation, a Guesthouse within the walls of the Church, followed by the visitation of this impressive building. Later on we will explore the village and suroundings by foot.   

  • Day 5 From Biertan To Richis And Medias (56 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      From Biertan To Richis And Medias (56 Km Cycling)

      From Biertan, you first cycle to the neighboring village of Richis (Reichesdorf). This place has formerly brought it to a considerable wealth through viticulture. The terrace landscape of the surrounding hills and the proud houses stil tell us about it today.With some luck we will meet up with the sexton of the evanghelic Church, one of the last remaining saxon of the area, who will proudly talk about early times. 

      Here the cycling stage goes to Meschen to the fortified church with the spectacle tower. Then continue talking

      to Medias, another city of the Transylvanian Saxons. From Medias back to Biertan.

  • Day 6 Wine And Kokel Valley (35 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Wine And Kokel Valley (35 Km Cycling)

      Todays stage takes us over Copsa Mare to Dumbraveni. On the way there we will be seeing beatiful Churches and forest cabins. The city has been one of the two centers of Armenian culture since the Middle Ages in Tranylvania. On hot days, you can take a bath here before you cycle back to Biertan passing through Atel. Lunch break with snack at a cabin in the woods. 

  • Day 7 Sighisoara Impressive Castlecity And Brasov
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sighisoara Impressive Castlecity And Brasov

      Transfer to Sighisoara, probably the most beatiful city of Transylvania. The Middle Aged center of this town is well preserved and is registeres in UNESCO as a world heritage site. A CityTour will expose the most important landmarks like the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill. In the afternoon transfer with the train to Brasov. CityTour through the old town: beautiful buildings from the renaissance and barock times are stamping the citycenter of one of the most important commercial cityโ€™s of Transylvania. After the CityTour follows a transfer to the close by village Bran where you will be spending the next two nights.  

  • Day 8 From Bran To The National Park Piatra Craiului (40 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      From Bran To The National Park Piatra Craiului (40 Km Cycling)

      Close to the accomodation is the well known Casle Dracula. We will be visiting the castle with its museum, this way you will notice that the castlle is not as scary as presented. You are cycling further to Rasnov from where you will hike to the beautiful castle of Rasnov. Whoever wants to challenfge himself will have the chance to cycle uphill to Poiana Brasovului, one of the main ski resorts of Romania. We will be picking you up in Poiana Brasov and drive back to Sibiu where you will be spending the last night of the trip. 

  • Day 9 Along The Southern Carpathians (50 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Along The Southern Carpathians (50 Km Cycling)

      Today, along the Carpathians, we first went to Zarnesti. Zarnesti is known for this

      Bear observation platforms. Then we continue via Poiana Marului to Sercaia.

      At 3:00 p.m. you will meet our colleague at the fortified church in Sercaia and a bus transfer will fly from here

      to Sibiu. Free afternoon in Sibiu.

      Overnight stay in Sibiu.


  • Day 10 The Journey Back Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Journey Back Home

      According to the flightschedule you will be able to do some shopping in Sibiu before the transfer to the Airport. 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Castle Dracula And Rasnov (40 Km Cycling)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Castle Dracula And Rasnov (40 Km Cycling)

      Close to the accomodation is the well known Casle Dracula. We will be visiting the castle with its museum, this way you will notice that the castlle is not as scary as presented. You are cycling further to Rasnov from where you will hike to the beautiful castle of Rasnov. Whoever wants to challenfge himself will have the chance to cycle uphill to Poiana Brasovului, one of the main ski resorts of Romania. We will be picking you up in Poiana Brasov and drive back to Sibiu where you will be spending the last night of the trip. 

  • Day 12 Day 12: The Journey Back Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: The Journey Back Home

      According to the flightschedule you will be able to do some shopping in Sibiu before the transfer to the Airport. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 20 / Max: 65

Age range allowed for this experience.

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