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From Sibiu: Village Crafts Around Sighișoara - Full-Day Trip
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 10h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites Biertan & Sighisoara citadel
- Engage in traditional Roma copper craft & village life in Brateiu
- Enjoy a rustic horse carriage ride through the Stejarisu countryside
Activity location
- Sibiu
- Sibiu, Județul Sibiu, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Sibiu
- Sibiu, Județul Sibiu, Romania
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From Sibiu: Village Crafts Around Sighișoara - Full-Day Trip
- 10h
Activity duration is 10 hours 10h - English
What's included, what's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sibiu
What's included What's included - Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
What's included What's included - Professional local guide
What's included What's included - Traditional copper processing workshop in Brateiu
What's included What's included - Rustic horse carriage ride in Stejarisu
What's included What's included - Guided visits to Biertan Fortified Church, Sighisoara Citadel (including Clock Tower, Covered Stairway, Church on the Hill), and Stejarisu Fortified Church
What's included What's included - Entrance ticket for Biertan Fortified Church
What's included What's included - Entrance ticket for Stejarisu Fortified Church
What's included What's included - Fuel and parking fees
What's included What's included - Local taxes
What's included What's included - Lunch in Sighisoara
What's excluded What's excluded - Drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal expenses and souvenirs
What's excluded What's excluded - Gratuities (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 33 lbs (15 kg), People over 95 years, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Your first destination is the village of Brateiu, where you'll experience a unique cultural exchange. Meet local Roma artisans and witness the traditional craft of copper processing in a workshop, learning about this age-old skill passed down through generations, see traditional Roma clothing and customs and dive into a uncovered unique culture.
Continue to Biertan, home to one of Transylvania's most impressive fortified churches, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the formidable defensive layers, including three circuits of walls and numerous towers, like the intriguing 'marriage prison'. Step inside the church to admire the stunning multi-paneled altar and other historical artifacts, learning about the site's rich history and architectural evolution.
Next, enjoy a scenic drive to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, another UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved inhabited medieval fortresses in Europe. Enter through the iconic Clock Tower and wander the charming cobblestone streets. Ascend the historic Covered Scholars' Stairway to reach the Church on the Hill, where you can admire ancient frescoes and enjoy the views. Take a well-deserved break for lunch at a local restaurant within the historic citadel walls.
In the afternoon, depart Sighisoara for the charming village of Stejarisu. Here, you'll visit its own fascinating fortified church, notable for its tower traditionally used for storing bacon – a unique glimpse into local life. Then, embrace the rural atmosphere with a rustic horse carriage ride led by a local farmer. Enjoy a peaceful journey through the village orchards and the surrounding serene countryside, connecting with the authentic rhythm of Transylvanian village life.
Finally, relax on the comfortable drive back to Sibiu, reflecting on a day filled with captivating history, stunning landscapes, and memorable authentic cultural experiences.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Sibiu
- Sibiu, Județul Sibiu, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Sibiu
- Sibiu, Județul Sibiu, Romania