Viscri Saxon village, Extinct Volcano and Emerald Lake
ID: GYG309593-543798
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Visit Racos geological complex, then continue your journey to Rupea citadel for breathtaking views and end the day in the picturesque village of Viscri, with its colorful houses and welcoming locals.
In the morning, our guide will pick you up from your location in Brasov and take you to Racos, where you will visit the geological complex which consists of three places which you shouldn't miss: the basalt columns, 15 meter high rock structures that will surely impress you, the Emerald Lake with its unique looking color and last but not least, the ”volcanic canyon.” The area was a witness of volcanic activity and the scenery inside the canyon will make you feel like at the Grand Canyon but in a smaller scale.If you like a bit of history, you can visit the Sukosd Bethlen castle situated in the village of Racos and even climb into the tower for a nice panorama over the area.
Your next stop will be the Rupea citadel, situated on top of a small hill, above the city with the same name. This is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Romania, the first signs of human settlements here dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic.
You final stop will be in Viscri, "the Romanian's home of Prince Charles", which is well known outside the country as being on of the most pitoresque village listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites. We will visit the the White Church, which is a modest house of God but an impressive fortress, one of many created to protect small Transylvanian villages in the Middle Ages. End the day in style, with a traditional meal that will surely make you fall in love with this area. We will stop at a local barn, where the people from the village craft traditional and reinvented dishes. The owners search for authentic, honest ingredients and they change the menu seasonally,depending on what they find interesting in their smallfarmers network. After this you will be taken back to Brasov and dropped off at your location.
Highlights
- Admire the Emerald Lake at the Racos geological complex
- Climb up to the Rupea citadel for a breathtaking view over the surrounding area
- Meet the welcoming locals in Viscri village and enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A minimum of two people per booking is required
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov
- Transport by air-conditioned / heated car
- English speaking licensed guide / driver
- Entrance fee to Racos geological complex
- Entrance fee to Rupea citadel
- Entrance fee to White Church in Viscri
- Traditional and organic lunch at Viscri Barn 32
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.