| Duration: | 8 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Departure hours & location: 10.00, in front of your hotel.
Itinerary: Sibiu – Sarmizegetusa Regia (OPTIONAL) – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia – Sibiu
Highlights:
Visit the Fortified citadel of Sarmizegetusa
Explore the mysterious Hunedoara Castle
Take a walk and admire the impressive fortress of Apulum
Exploring Sarmizegetusa, Hunedoara, and Alba Iulia is like stepping into three different chapters of Romania’s long, layered story. Each destination carries its own identity, yet together they form a powerful journey through ancient civilizations, medieval legends, and national heritage.
Sarmizegetusa draws you in with its mystical atmosphere. Once the capital of the Dacian Kingdom, it’s a place where stone sanctuaries, mountain air, and quiet pathways make you feel the weight of history under every step. It’s not just a ruin; it’s a reminder of Romania’s earliest roots and resilience.
A short drive brings you to Hunedoara, home to the iconic Corvin Castle. With its pointed towers, drawbridge, and dramatic Gothic design, the castle feels like it jumped straight out of a fantasy film. Walking through its vast halls, courtyards, and dimly lit chambers gives you a real sense of medieval life, from legends of knights to stories whispered through stone walls.
Then comes Alba Iulia, a city shaped by Roman foundations and national milestones. The star-shaped Alba Carolina Citadel is its crown jewel — a beautifully preserved fortress where museums, monuments, and cobblestone paths celebrate Romania’s cultural unity.
Together, these three destinations form a journey that blends mystery, architecture, and national pride.
Program:
This day trip will take you to a land rich in history, where you can discover an important part of Romania's origins. Take a step back in the history of our beautiful country through Sarmizegetusa Regia, Hunedoara Castle, and Alba Iulia Fortress.
We start our trip in the morning with the archaeological site of Sarmizegetusa Regia, the most important Dacian fortification, religious and political center, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next, we drive to Hunedoara, where you will visit Corvin Castle, also known as Hunyadi Castle or Hunedoara Castle, which is one of the most beautiful medieval castles in the world. On our trip back to Sibiu, we have a stop at Alba Iulia, an impressive fortress in Vauban style, which was originally a Roman fort called Apulum.
In the evening, we drive back to Sibiu.
Included services:
English-speaking, specialised guide and driver for 1 day from/to Sibiu
Transport with an air-conditioned car from/to Sibiu
Map of Romania
Optional:
Per-person supplement for the visit to Sarmizegetusa Regia
Please note: The price is available starting with 2 persons