Castles and Wine - Private Tour to Transylvania
Description
Get to discover two of the most impressive castles in Transylvania and understand better its rich history. You be exploring both castles on the inside & out and end the the day with trying of our the most successful wine brands of Romania - Jidvei. This will happen in the cellar of Bethlen-Haller Castle, a medieval renaissance castle that belonged to Hungarian nobility for centuries.
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Itinerary
We will first be visiting Corvin Castle in Hunedoara where we'll be exploring all the rooms of the castle, talk about who built it and why and also learn more about the Hunyadi family. During the tour we'll get to see the well but also see the bear's pit, because they use to keep bears in the castle during medieval times.
We'll start with a visit of this historical castle & talk about its rich history. After visiting the castle we'll go down in the cellar for our wine tasting. Our local expert will be presenting the history of the region, talking about wines in Transylvania & learn more about one of the most important wineries in Romania. We'll try 7 types of wine, so be ready for it!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from any place in or surrounding Timisoara, just let us know where you are :)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
As a wine lover, sipping vino inside a centuries-old castle was a magical experience. Bethlen-Haller was the highlight of my day. The entire estate is beautiful and the history is fascinating. The expert poured a lot of different Jidvei wines and there was an impressive spread of local cheeses and snacks. They have a 13th-century chapel and you can see the family coat of arms that they actually found in a riverbank nearby. It was really interesting to see their 1500s spiral staircase, all made from wood with no metal. If you’re a time geek, every year the owner’s family gives him a vintage clock that you can see hanging up the stairwell. For me, going into the food cellar was one of the best parts of the tour. They have jars of honey and pickled things they make all with ingredients from the grounds. Corvin Castle is everything you’d imagine a castle in Transylvania should be. It felt more authentic than some of the crowded spots. Make sure you see the well in the courtyard and get the story behind it! Great value. If you like wine and also want to see a lot in a day, definitely book this trip!
Dear April, We are so happy you chose to come back an travel with us again and we cannot wait to discover other areas of Romania next time you come and visit! Warm hugs from sunny Timisoara!
