Timeless Transylvania vol.3: Delightful Saxon Villages

Timeless Transylvania vol.3: Delightful Saxon Villages

, Romania

8 Day tour in Saxon Transylvania

Introduction

Southern Transylvania is home to hundreds of well preserved Saxon towns and villages. Saxons settled down here during the 12th Century coming from Rhine and Moselle river regions.

Highly respected for their skills, the Saxons succeeded in gaining administrative autonomy along the centuries. The result is a cultural and architectural heritage unique in Europe. Most of the villages, towns and fortified churches were erected between 13th-15th centuries and still standing.

Period of validity: 18th of April – 31st of October 2018/2019 for small groups of 8 guests

NB The above rates are valid for full occupancy (8 pax). We are at your disposal, should you have any question or require any additional information.                  

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  • ·         New: The Old Sighisoara Citadel – UNESCO Heritage Site;

    ·         New: Biertan Fortified Church - UNESCO Heritage Site;

    ·         New: The beautiful village of Viscri - UNESCO Heritage Site;

    ·         New: Transylvanian Brunch on Saturday;

    ·         New: Wine tasting of Transylvanian wines at Villa Vinea vineyard;

  • ·         Wine tasting of Transylvanian wines at Villa Vinea vineyard;

    ·         Homemade food made out of bio local produce;

    • Apafi Mansion House Malancrav

      Above the small village of Mâlâncrav, right next to the stronghold Evangelical church with beautiful Gothic murals, the Apafi Manor has, since 2007, been receiving guests in its exemplarily restored rooms, becoming a standard for the recovery and protection of local heritage architecture. This is due to the initiative of the Mihai Eminescu Trust which, in 2000, with the help of the local community, took over the decayed building, previously owned by the state during the Communist period, and started an ample process of recovery, involving experts from many fields. Read less Above the small village of Mâlâncrav, right next to the stronghold Evangelical church with beautiful Gothic murals, the Apafi Manor has, since 2007, been receiving guests in its exemplarily restored rooms, becoming a standard for the recovery and protection of local heritage architecture. This is due to the initiative of the Mihai Eminescu Trust which, in 2000, with the help of the local community, took over the decayed building, previously owned by the state during the Communist period, and started an ample process of recovery, involving experts from many fields. After discovering, in the archives of the Hungarian state, several detailed inventories that marked the changes brought to the Mâlâncrav estate between 1679 and 1778, German architect Jan Hulsemann and contractors Fritz Klutsch and Ernst Linzing brought the manor back to its original 18th century aspect, using traditional techniques and materials. Once the architecture and finishes were restored, British designer David Mlinaric was in charge of the interior design, respecting the same spirit: most of the objects inside the rooms of the manor – weave work, lace work, furniture pieces and ironware – are of local provenience, either originally found inside the manor, or brought from the nearby villages.

  • SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    ·         7 night accommodation in Apafi Mansion House in Malancrav;

    ·         Breakfast;

    ·         Transfers from/to airport;

    ·         Wine tasting at Villa Vinea;

    ·         All sightseeing tours stated as per itinerary, including admission fees and local guides;

    ·         Service charges, local taxes and VAT;

    ·         Wine tasting of Transylvanian wines at Villa Vinea vineyard;

    ·         Traditional homemade food throughout the tour

    SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    ·         Flights to/from Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Targu Mures or Bucharest;

    ·         Meals unless otherwise stated; they are to be booked locally on request;

    ·         All local activities – they are to be booked locally;

    ·         Travel insurance;

    ·         Tips;

    ·         Anything not mentioned expressly in the tour program;

    NB The above rates are valid for full occupancy (8 pax). We are at your disposal, should you have any question or require any additional information.                    

    Copyright © 2014-2018 Dante Travel Ltd., All rights reserved.