UNESCO - Blue Line & City Tour Sighisoara

Program A (January – April; November – December)
Operating days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Program B (May – October)
Operating days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Route: Sibiu -> Sighisoara and return

Departure hour: 09:00 AM
Day Itinerary

Starting Point: Sibiu

• From sala Thalia Bulevardul Corneliu Coposu

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  Sibiu:
  Embark on a scenic journey from the charming city of Sibiu to the medieval citadel of Sighișoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, enjoy short panoramic stops in:

City Tour Sighișoara: Step into a Fairytale 11:00 AM

Discover the charm of Sighișoara, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval citadels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city tour takes you through cobbled streets, colorful houses, and centuries-old towers, unveiling the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler—Dracula’s real-life inspiration.
Main Attraction:
• The Citadel’s Market Place: walk through the heart of the medieval citadel, a lively square surrounded by colorful burgher houses.
• Dracula’s Birth House: visit the legendary birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), now a restaurant and museum dedicated to Sighișoara’s history.
• The Clock Tower: marvel at the Clock Tower, the city's main landmark, offering a panoramic view from its 64-meter height. Discover its unique clock mechanism and historical artifacts inside.
• The Covered Staircase: climb the Covered Staircase, a 164-step wooden passage built in the 17th century to protect schoolchildren from harsh weather.
• The School Hill & The Church on the Hill: reach the Church on the Hill, a stunning Gothic church with a rich interior and medieval frescoes.
• Explore the German Cemetery, where some of Sighișoara’s most influential families are buried.
• The Butchers’ Bastion & Tower: learn about the city's medieval defenses and the important role of the craft guilds in protecting the citadel.
• The Tailors’ Tower & The Furriers’ Tower: discover the historical fortifications that safeguarded the city from invaders.
• The Tin Moulders’ Tower & The Venetian House: admire the Venetian House, an elegant Renaissance-style building with an intriguing history.
• The House with the Deer Antler: end the tour at this unique medieval house, recognized for its deer antlers mounted on the facade.

13:30 – Depart from Sighisoara to Sibiu

The tour is a perfect mix of history, culture, and architecture, with opportunities to take beautiful photos along the way. A journey through history and legends, this tour is perfect for those seeking a magical experience in Romania’s most picturesque medieval city.

Included services:
• City tour in Sighisoara with English speaking, specialised guide
• Map with Romania
• Transport in a modern air conditioned van Unesco bus/Hop on-Hop off