In chronological order, the excursion will take us through time, from a citadel built on a volcanic cone, to one of the most important Gothic monuments in Romania, and all the way to a fortress defending the Habsburg Empire.
The first stop will take us back 760 years, to the moment when the Citadel of Deva was built. We will climb the volcanic cone that shelters the citadel, from where we can enjoy an impressive panorama of the city of Deva, the gateway to Transylvania on the Mureș Valley.
A short 15-minute drive will then take us to one of the most important Gothic architectural monuments in Romania: the Corvin Castle. Built starting in 1440, the castle will immerse us in a fairy-tale world as well as one of the cruelties of the Middle Ages.
The last stop will be at Alba Carolina Citadel, in the city of Alba Iulia. Built starting in 1815, with the purpose of defending the border of the Habsburg Empire against the Ottoman Empire, the citadel will be presented to us in a unique way by a local guide – a Maltese knight who holds the most impressive stories of the citadel.
If you choose the day trip from the medieval citadels to Alba Carolina, don't make other plans for that day, because we will fill it with unforgettable experiences and memories!
Departure on the day-trip is made either from Arad or from Timișoara, depending on the option you choose. Because we support alternative, quality tourism that emphasizes the experience of each individual tourist and leaves as small a footprint as possible on the places they walk through, places are limited. Our trips are done in small groups, traveling by "small car". Therefore, the maximum number of people is 3. The rates differ depending on how many people take part in the trip.
The rates are as follows:
– one person trip 190 EUR
– two persons trip 130 EUR/pers.
– three persons trip 110 EUR/pers.
The rates include
- accompanying tour guide;
– ghid local la Alba Carolina;
- entry fees at tourist attractions;
- transportation.
The rate, however, does not include meals
We can organize trips for larger groups as well, which will make the fare per person lower.
LEGAL INFO
ALTERNATIVE TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Ulmului 17, Arad, Romania
C.I.F.: 35095747
Tel. +40724362434
IBAN: RO88RNCB0016147635060001
SWIFT: RNCBROBUXXX | BCR Arad
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