Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

Overview

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This full day tour brings you closer to the german ethnic group of the Saxons from Transylvania by visiting their most important city, Sibiu. In the afternoon you'll sample a bit of typical village life by walking through the romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Alcoholic Beverages

Driver/guide

Transport by private vehicle

Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

Big Square (Piata Mare)

Spend a day in the capital of the historical region of Transylvania, the city of Sibiu. There you'll admire one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Romania, as evidenced by the city's title as "European Capital of Culture". On the drive down, you'll find out more about the Saxons roots, their colonization in Transylvania and their cultural impact on the country. In Sibiu, you'll start off by seeing the city's walls and the three main squares. Then, you'll visit two of the most important churches. Climbing up to the top of the Council Tower will give you a beautiful overview of the old city.

4 hours • Admission Included

Cristian Fortified Church

We visit the fortified church in Cristian to learn of local saxon traditions and way of life in this village. It all looks like time stood still in the 19th century here.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Essential tour to know and understand Transylvania
JesusJavier L,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An immersive excursion in the Saxon heritage of Transylvania, essential to understand the cultural and religious diversity of this beautiful region. The guide was an extraordinary accompanist, friendly and ready to explain and respond to any topic. Highly recommended.
Beautiful sights....
Virginia S,
Nov 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful sights. Interesting history . Big distances . Very good guide. Thank you very much George.
Fantastic Tour
lbassy,
Sep 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Although I wasn't able to do the specific tour I initially booked due to logistics, I was fortunate enough to join another incredible tour that covered a large part of the German heritage in the region. It was both informative and fun! Our guide, Andrei, was passionate, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. You'll not only learn a lot but also share plenty of laughs along the way. Highly recommend this tour, it’s an experience you won’t forget!
Patrimoine saxon en Transylvanie
Ccile D,
Oct 17, 2022
- Viator
5.00
We had a very pleasant time. Our guide Andrei was very patient despite our poor English! We were able to discuss many subjects freely and the history of the country was told to us in detail. The visits were enriching and the sites seen are just magnificent... To do absolutely. Thanks again to Andrei