We will be expecting our guests from noon onwards in Brasov/Kronstadt for a short tour in the old centre of the city, a beautiful medieval city, famous for the Black Church and other sites. For the night, we will accommodate our guests 5 km away from Brasov, in the village of San Petru, a quiet and beautiful medieval location.

Cycling to Miclosoara/Miklosvar via San Petru-Bod-Feldioara/Marienburg-Haghig-Belini-Aita Mare ~ 43 km (day 2)

After breakfast around 9.00 am we will start our biking trip and leave Brasov on the north route to Bod, following a secondary route for 23 km. Our first stop will be in Feldioara, an old village close to Olt river. On the way, we will be visiting the beautiful fortified churches of Feldioara, Haghig, Belini and Aita Mare. From Feldioara we are cycling along the Olt River for another 28 km, to Miclosoara.  An old medieval renovated house of Count Kalnoky will be our final destination for this day. Here you will be invited for accommodation in a splendid Middle Age house with a beautiful restaurant.
Miklósvár is the oldest documented settlement of the region. Its castle was first mentioned in 1211 AD as border fortress between the territory donated to the Knights of the Teutonic Order and the rest of the of the Kingdom of Hungary. Today's castle was erected in the 1500s as a hunting manor for the family and still contains many Renaissance elements such as painted wall decorations. It was abandoned the last fifty years and is currently under restoration. The Kálnokys are one of the most ancient families of Transylvania. The current 25th generation came back after 50 years of exile in the West and are now reshaping their lost heritage.

After a medieval evening and a refreshing breakfast around 9.00 am, we will continue our route along Olt River. After 10 km going into the North, we will follow the river to the West for another 13 km. In Racos we will find one of the most important fortified churches in the area. After additional 15 km, we will reach Homorod and visit another important fortified church.
Once arrived in Rupea, we will continue our route via Dacia to Viscri, a beautiful World Heritage site. Viscri is a small settlement in the heart of Transylvania, where you can discover ageless traditions, legends and faiths of its people, while enjoying the architecture and savouring the richness of its craftsmanship and cuisine. Here we will explore the church and its museum, we will make a tour of the garden and the courtyard activities, visit the village shop and blacksmith.

From Viscri to Sighisoara/Schaessburg via Bunesti-Messendorf-Saschiz/Keisd ~18 km on bike and 50 km by bus (day 4)

In the morning we will spend some more time in Viscri and visit the community activities. We will leave before noon towards Messendorf via Bunesti and will visit the gothic church in Messendorf, which was built in the 14th century. The view from the tower in Messendorf is one of the highlights of a visit in Tarnava Mare area. It gives a clear understanding of the layout of the Saxon villages and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.  From Messendorf we will travel to Sighisoara by bus and stop in Saschiz to visit the Church, another World Heritage site.
The famous magnificent bell tower, whose church was built in the 15th century, dominates Saschiz. On the hill above Saschiz is the Peasant Citadel, built by the Saxons probably on the site of a former Roman fort. The citadel is great place for a picnic lunch and an excellent photographer’s vantage point.

Cycling from Sighisoara/Schaessburg to Cund via Danes-Floresti-Malancrav/Malmkrog-Laslea-Hoghilag-Dumbraveni ~55 Km (day 5)

After having breakfast around 9.00 am we will leave Sighisoara and start our cycling trip. On the way we will visit the the castle from Danes, and the fortified churches in Dumbraveni and Floresti as well as the beautiful church from Malancrav, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The village of Malancrav is very well preserved due to its isolated location, 13 km down a wooden valley, in the heart of Tarnava Mare. The Lutheran church set on the hillside above the village was built in the 14th century and houses the oldest entire altarpiece still in its original location in Transylvania.
From Dumbraveni we will cycle around 13 km to discover one of the most beautiful remote villages of Transylvania, Cund, a small village where the German community renovated the old houses, bringing 3-4* luxury life in this hidden part of the world. It seems as the village is being brought back to life in perfect harmony with the old traditions of the place.
Accommodation in the renovated houses of Cund.

Cycling from Cund to Dumbraveni-Biertan/Birthaelm-Atel/Hetzeldorf-Brateiu/Pretai-Medias ~55 Km (day 6)

Today we are going to visit one of the most well known fortified churches included in the UNESCO World Heritage, Biertan.  Biertan/Birthaelm lies at the western side of the Tarnava Mare region and is a key visitor attraction. The village of Biertan is one of the oldest settlements in Transylvania and it was first mentioned in 1283. It has an impressive heavily fortified gothic church with Renaissance elements in the centre of the village. For about 300 years it was the seat of the Lutheran bishops.
Leaving Biertan we are going to pass first Atel village and the village of Brateiu, known for its 14th century fortified church. Picnic lunch near Alma, close to the river side.
At the end of the day we will reach the city of Medias/Mediasch.
Originally an Iron Age and then a Roman settlement, Medias was a predominantly Saxon town for many centuries, walled and with gate towers, two of which remain on Strada Closca. 1918 it began to develop an industrial and Romanian character, stemming from political changes after World War I and the construction here of Transylvania's first gas pipeline. However, a fortress, many churches and museums remain and worth paying a visit.
If there is enough time in the evening, the guests will be invited to a wine tasting event, in a nice area around Tarnaveni. Accommodation in Medias area.

Today we will be cycling to one of the most important cities in Romania and the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2007, Sibiu. On the way, we will stop to visit the fortified church in Tapu and Ocna Sibiului resort. Ocna Sibiului, an old resort with salted waters is currently being renovated and might be an option for spending the night here.
You will have a short evening walking tour through Sibiu(visit the Old Town, the Medieval Fortress, the Brukenthal Museum). Accommodation and farewell dinner in Sibiu/Ocna Sibiului.

End of the trip

In the morning we have short sightseeing trip to the open air village museum Astra. The museum is built around 3 lakes in the Dumbrava Forest and exposes houses, churches, water- and windmills from all over Romania. After the visit cycling trip to the villages Cisnadioara, Rasinari till Gura Raului.