Best of Transylvania - 7 Day Motorcycles Tour
ID: GYG31514-38817
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
7 days
Description
A tour focused on revealing the essence of Transylvania. Departing from Cluj, the itinerary ventures into the heart of the county offering rides trough picturesque villages, breathtaking scenery.
Day 1 - Cluj – Turda about 60 km/ 37 miles – 1h riding
Welcome to Romania! Our English speaking guide, a motorcycle enthusiast and a 100% Transylvanian, collects you from Cluj-Napoca Airport. A ride to the Apuseni Mountains will make you an appetite for more. Accommodate in a 4* hotel.
Day 2 - Turda – Aiud - Cetatea de Balta - Medias - Biertan - Sighisoara about 210 km/ 130 miles – 5 hours of riding
Ride through Aiud Gorges and cross the wine regin of Jidvei. Visit the Medieval City of Medias and continue your tour to Biertan. Your day ends in Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Accommodate in a 3* hotel in the heart of the Citadel.
Day 3 - Sighisoara- Bran - Rasnov - Brasovabout 195 km/ 121 miles – 3h45min. riding
Visit Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle. Unrightfully 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. In 1920, Queen Mary, the niece of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, turned the castle into a beautiful summer residence.
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.
Day 4 - Brasov - Sinaia - Transbucegi Road - Brasov about 220 km/ 137 miles – 5h20min. of riding
Start the day riding Prahova Valley and visit Peles Palace, one of the most beautiful royal residences in Europe. Continue riding on the Transbucegi Road which offers amazing views. Accommodation in Brasov in a 3* Hotel.
Day 5 - Brasov - Zarnesti - Transfagarasan - Capatanenii Pamantului about 196 km/ 122 miles – 5 hours of riding
An incredible ride for you today – Transfagarasan Highway – the most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists. Built between 1970 and 1974 as a military route, by communist dictator Ceausescu (after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968) it snakes up into the Carpathians. Accommodate in a 4* Hotel on the Transfagarasan Road.
Day 6 - Ranca – Curtea de Arges – Balea Lac – Brasov about 170 km/ 106 miles – 5h10min of riding
Curtea de Arges is your next destination with its beautifull Monastery built in Byzantine style, with Moorish arabesques. Find out the legend of the monastery and continue your journey riding up to the mountains.
Follow the road to Transalpina, one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel on Transalpina Road.
Day 7 - Ranca - Transalpina - Turda about 214 km/ 133 miles – 5h riding
Continue exploring Transalpina Road.
Reach the town of Alba Iulia Citadel, a star shaped citadel, common to Vauban fortresses.
Your journey will end in Turda.
Highlights
- Transfagarasan - the most crooked and challenging road in Europe for motorbikes
- Transalpina – one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains
- Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle
- Rasnov Peasant Citadel - largest peasant fortification built in Eastern Europe
- Brasov City tour – explore the Medieval Saxon city of Brasov
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour Information:
Riding days: 7 days
Total distance: Approximately 1375 km/ 852 miles
Skill level: intermediate
Lodging type: good quality hotels
Rides: on paved roads as well as on sections of gravel roads
What to bring: Complete motorcycle gear with integral or flip up helmet
In the last day of the tour we will reach Cluj Napoca at about 06:00 PM. Please book flights or additional nights accordingly.
Other Information:
Once you realise the price of good beer and wine you will probably not want to return to your country.
Cluj-Napoca is well known city for the night life oportunity.
Plenty of English is spoken and you will find the people are friendly and open.
No visa is required and you can get green card extension insurance from your insurer to cover Romania.
Turda, Razboieni 31 A, The Heliport Building
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.