The 10 Best Day Trips from in Cluj County, Transylvania

For those that seek a fairytale image of Transylvania, this day trip will reveal the story of medieval villages surrounded by thick forests, of majestic fortified churches, and of citadels that are inhabited to this day. A visit to Sighisoara is perhaps the best way to experience time travel. And no holiday can be complete without experiencing a little bit of the local life. A visit in the heart of a gypsy community will teach us about their traditions and about crafts that have been long gone from today’s world.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Transportation with a modern vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Entrance fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch (approx. €13/person), Photography fees, Tips for the tour guide

Day tours in Transylvania starting from Targu Mures. In this Transylvanian day tour you will have the opportunity to visit the: • Turda salt mine – the lowest underground lake you can row a boat on • Alba Iulia fortress – largest fortification in Romania

Inclusions: Transportation (fuel, road tax, parking, etc.), Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.  

Inclusions: services of a professional English speaking guide/driver, all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included), 1 lunch with the locals, Entry tickets for the two wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery

Exclusions: your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above), photo / video entrance fees (where required), personal expenses

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.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This is a full day tour to visit the best preserved citadel in Romania: Sighisoara. The small streets & squares are perfect to get lost in. In the afternoon, visit the small village and the fortified church of Biertan in a secluded valley.

Inclusions: Guide and driver, Transportation, Entry Fees at fortified church in Biertan and the evanghelical church in Sighisoara

Exclusions:

Turda Salt Mine it’s probably one of the most important and interesting places to see in Transylvania. According to the top of the most spectacular sights to see out there made by the site businessinsider.com, Turda Salt Mine is situated on the 22nd place. Salina Turda, located in Turda, Romania, is home to an underground theme park that's nestled inside one of the oldest salt mines in the world.  Turda Gorge. The canyon is nearly 3 km long, with 300 m high walls sculpted in weathered limestone. Bring the camera because you will be impressed with the work that a river did inside a mountain in hundreds of millions of years. At first sight, you will see two rocky massifs, which were once one and which were separated by erosion of Jurassic limestone rock by the river

Inclusions: Bottled water, 1 LANGOS, 1 Activity inside the Salt Mine

Exclusions: Traditional Dinner in Rimetea Village

The private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina will give you a better perspective about Transylvania's culture, history, and architecture. Also, the two stops will give you the perfect opportunity to take some of the best pictures for your social media, while in Transylvania.

Inclusions: Transportation with a modern vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Photography fees, Personal expenses

Despite all the wonderful places I have seen, I must admit that the Apuseni (Western Carpathians) are the place I enjoy most every time my feet take me there. It is why I want to share their landscapes with as many people in search for an active, healthy and relaxing way of spending their time. Hiking in nature encompass real benefits for the body, mind and soul. That is why in my tours you will learn new things about these benefits, about the complex aspects of nature, you will learn the hiking techniques, how to use a compass and a map and we’ll talk about gear recommendations too. We’ll observe the landscapes, the flora and the fauna and, last but not least, we’ll enjoy an active day in the mountains and you will discover the stories and the legends of the area.

Inclusions: Transport and certified mountain guide - On request late lunch at a traditional guesthouse

Exclusions: Recommended gear, food for the trail

Delve into the coolest underground theme park in the world and visit the star-shaped Alba Carolina Fortress in a one-day trip from Cluj-Napoca.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Transportation with a modern vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Bottle of water, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch (approx. €13/person), Photography fees, Tips for the tour guide

This tour will allow the tourists to see an almost unknown part of Apuseni Mountains, This zone is nicknamed " the Transfagarasan of Apuseni" due to the newly built road which binds Bride's Veil Waterfall with Belis lake. The landscapes are marvelous.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Food and drinks