Top Transylvania How to Get Around - page 13

Our tour wants to showcase the slower, rural life in the regions of Maramures and Bukovina. We visit local craftsmen, experience food made by small, local guesthouses. Religion is very important here and church building & painting techniques are varied. This is why we visit wooden churches of Maramures as well as Moldavian monasteries in Bukovina. A break from the norm is the Happy Cemetery in Sapanta, but also the egg painting demonstration in Vama. We choose higher than average hotels and guesthouses to ensure you have the comfort you need.

Via Transilvanica Experience – Poiana Mărului to Râșnov | 3 Days. A guided journey through Terra Borza Teutonica, the historic land of the Teutonic Knights! Traverse one of the Via Transilvanica's most picturesque and historically layered stretches, connecting Poiana Mărului’s rustic charm, Zărnești’s mountain allure, Bran’s legendary past, and Râșnov’s Saxon legacy. Over three days, gentle hikes are interwoven with tales of Teutonic knights, Saxon pioneers, and the enduring spirit of rural Transylvania. Why This Via Transilvanica Experience? Over three days, this Via Transilvanica expedition immerses you in authentic rural rhythms, Saxon culture, and stunning Carpathian views. Journey through Poiana Mărului’s vibrant village life, historic towns such as Zărnești and Bran, and the fortified Saxon enclave of Râșnov, all brought to life by tales of Teutonic knights, Saxon settlers, and cherished traditions.

Take on some of Transylvania’s most iconic climbs, starting with the legendary Transfăgărășan, described as "The Best Road in the World" by Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. This famous alpine road winds through the Carpathian Mountains with dramatic switchbacks, sweeping valleys and unforgettable high-altitude views. A true bucket-list ride. Along the way, explore the medieval town of Sighișoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, and visit Biertan, home to one of the region’s best-preserved fortified churches. Your adventure finishes on the Transalpina, the highest road in Romania. Climb its spectacular mountain passes, enjoy wide-open panoramas, and celebrate completing one of the most scenic cycling routes in the country.

What makes this trip different isn't just where we go — it's how we go there. This is a fully private experience: just your group in the car, no joining strangers, no fixed scripts, no rushing between stops. We move at your pace, and conversations happen naturally along the way — about Romania, about Brașov, about whatever comes up. I'm not a tour guide reciting facts. I'm someone who grew up here and genuinely enjoys showing this part of the country to people seeing it for the first time. All entry tickets are arranged in advance, so the day runs smoothly from pickup to drop-off. Three very different stops — rescued bears living wild in the forest, a medieval castle wrapped in two centuries of stories, and a quiet patisserie break in the mountains — make for a day that feels personal, not packaged.