Unesco Tour from Brasov: Viscri, Sighisoara, Rupea
Discovery Transylvania · Brasov
On this shared tour (a private tour is available upon request), we will visit some of the most significant tourist attractions in Transylvania:
1. The Saxon village of Viscri, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, features ancient villages with Saxon houses dating back to the 18th–19th centuries. Within the village stands the oldest fortified Saxon church in Transylvania, originating from the 13th century and also recognized by UNESCO. Notably, King Charles of Great Britain once owned a home there. Visitors can interact with local villagers, explore the distillery run by Saxon Walter, and sample the renowned Palinca, a traditional Transylvanian brandy.
2. Sighișoara Fortress, known for being the oldest continuously inhabited fortress in Eastern Europe. This medieval stronghold dates back to the 14th century and holds historical significance as the birthplace of Prince Vlad III Basarab (also known as Dracula or Vlad the Impaler) in 1431. Our tour includes visiting his historic 15th-century residence and enjoying lunch within its walls.
3. As an alternative to the fortified church at Biertan, we’ll instead visit Râșnov Fortress, constructed between the 14th and 17th centuries. Built atop a basalt hill, this strategic defense structure protected both the trading routes connecting Brașov to Sighișoara and Sibiu and safeguarded the residents of Râșnov during invasions by Mongols, Tatars, and Ottomans. During outbreaks of infectious diseases like scarlet fever and typhoid, locals would retreat to the safety of the fortress, where approximately 100 stone homes provided shelter. Views from the top offer breathtaking vistas across the surrounding landscape.
