Castles, mountains, via ferrata, and wine. The best of Transylvania in 5 days.
Transylvania Highlights: Castles, Via Ferrata & Wine
Five days from Brașov: Dracula's Castle, via ferrata at Râșnov, the legendary Transfăgărășan Pass with Bâlea Lake hike, Villa Vinea winery, and Brașov Old Town. Start and finish at Brașov-Ghimbav airport.
Itinerary
Day 1 · Day 1 – Bran Castle
Arrive Brașov-Ghimbav airport. Transfer to Brașov. Visit Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle). Overnight Brașov.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Stay: Brașov Central Hotel
Day 2 · Day 2 – Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata Râșnov Gorge. Challenging climb with Carpathian views. Overnight Brașov.
Via Ferrata Râșnov Gorge
Stay: Brașov Central Hotel
Day 3 · Day 3 – Transfăgărășan & Bâlea Lake
Drive the Transfăgărășan Pass. Hike around Bâlea Lake at 2,034 m. Descend to Sibiu. Overnight Sibiu.
Transfăgărășan Pass Drive · Bâlea Lake
Stay: Sibiu Old Town Hotel
Day 4 · Day 4 – Winery & Return to Brașov
Villa Vinea winery tour in Târnave. Tastings and cellar visit. Drive back to Brașov. Overnight Brașov.
Villa Vinea Winery Tour
Stay: Brașov Central Hotel
Day 5 · Day 5 – Brașov & Departure
Brașov Old Town and Black Church. Transfer to Brașov-Ghimbav airport. Departure.
Brașov & Black Church
Stay: Brașov Central Hotel