TOUR OF TRANSYLVANIA ON YOUR MOTORBIKE	price from 1089 €
Romania - Motorcycling tour - 7 days

A tour focused on revealing the essence of Transylvania. Departing from Cluj-Napoca, one of Transylvania’s largest urban centres the itinerary ventures into the heart of the county offering rides trough picturesque villages, breathtaking scenery and important cultural centres. The itinerary is complimented by excellent accommodations meant not only to provide you with all the comfort but also to introduce you to the local culture of the visited area. About 1250 km.

Program

Day 1 Cluj – Turda A city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere, one of the oldest settlements in Transylvania, dating back prior to the Roman period, Cluj-Napoca will surely impress you with its beautiful old architecture. From Cluj-Napoca you'll ride to Turda, a small town with an intimate atmosphere founded by the Romans under the name Potaissa. Prepare to descend to the heart of one of the biggest salt mines in the country – Turda Salt Mines, with impressive halls named after kings and queens. Accommodation in a 4* hotel. About 45 km.

Day 2 From Turda to Sibiu Morning ride to the charming town of Medias with its beautiful medieval centre where you’ll make the acquaintance of a unique artist, the only one who uses spider web for his paintings. Continue your journey to Sibiu, the European Capital of Cultural for 2007. The fortified town of Sibiu has always been the centre of Romania's German minority since medieval times and it is one of Romania’s most beautiful cities. It contains the largest concentrations of tourist attractions in Romania. Visit one of its major highlights, The Village Museum – an outdoor exhibition of peasant settlements from all over the country offering a complete picture on Romania’s rural architecture. For accommodation ride 20 km to the traditional Saxon city of Sibiel. About 195 km.

Day 3 Crossing of Carpahtian Mountains The most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists is called the Transfaragasan (Transfagarasan Pass has about 6800 feet high). Built between 1970 and 1974 as a military route it snakes up the tallest peaks of the Carpathians. Visit Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle. Unrighteously called Dracula’s Castle, Bran owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. A former fortress guarding a commercial road, Bran dates back to 1377. A lunch in Bran is a delicious experience. A cheese tasting is strongly recommended as the village is part of the Rucar - Bran corridor renowned for the delicious traditional home made cheese assortments produced here (the ones smoked in pine tree bark are particularly delicious). Ride to Rasnov to visit The Peasant Citadel. Standing on top of a hill and overlooking the Transylvanian plane, Rasnov is the best preserved peasant fortification in Transylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe, first documented in 13 century. In the evening ride to the medieval Saxon city of Brasov. Accommodate in a 3* hotel. About 210 km.

Day 4 From Brasov to Sighisoara Explore today Brasov, a city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere which has played a vital role in Romania’s history, both old and new. Three quarters of the city is surrounded by mountains, and it is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Visit the most famous landmark of Brasov, the Black Church – the largest gothic edifice in southern Europe datingback to 14th century. Initially called St. Virgin Mary the church was renamed after the great fire in 1689 that blackened its walls. Next stop is the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful and still inhabited fortified cities with UNESCO European heritage site status. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, the ruler who is the inspiration for the fictional Dracula, was born. Accommodate in a 3* hotel located in the heart of the medieval citadel. About 150 km.

Day 5 Sighisoara – Bistrita – Borgo Pass Submerge yourself in the medieval atmosphere by visiting Sighisoara’s main attractions: The Torture Room, The Medieval Weapon Collection, the Covered Stairway and the Church on the Hill. The Clock Tower - built in 1360 and standing 60 meters tall on top of the citadel's hill. It hosts a museum and offers a great view over the citadel. Drive next to Bistrita Citadel. Make the acquaintance of a unique character, Misiuga, the Baron of Dracula. He’ll welcome you in his windswept tower. Head next for Dracula’s Castle on Borgo Pass, built in accordance to Bram Stoker’s imagination on the border between Transylvania and Moldavia. To test your courage, visit Dracula’s Coffin in the dungeon of the castle. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel. About 200 km.

Day 6 Maramures County Explore today the magical traditional land of Maramures, renowned for the art of wood carving. Ride to the picturesque village of Sacel and visit the work shop of a renowned wood-craftsman. One of the highest wood constructions in Europe, Barsana Nunnery is located in gorgeous natural setting close to the banks of Iza River. It is considered one of the most beautiful monasteries of Maramures. In the evening ride to Ieud village and accommodate in a traditional guest-house. A charming village, proud of its ancient traditions, Ieud is also home of a UNESCO Heritage Site, the Church on the Hill. About 160 km.

Day 7 From Ieud to Cluj-Napoca Explore in the morning the merriest cemetery in the world in Sapanta village. It owns its name to the vivid colours of the headboards on which are painted scenes narrating the biography of the deceased. The images are accompanied by lyrical, ironic simple rhyming stanzas. Ride next to Baia Mare, the capital city of Maramures County, located at the foot of Eastern Carpathians. With a lot of memories and surely some regret say good bye to Romania. About 260 km.