Two days trip in Transylvania
for DEMOCON participants
Politehnica University of Timisoara organises a two day trip in Transylvania open for DEMOCON participants and their accompanying persons. The trip is a private one, with the university bus (27 places) and driver, but with the support of the Eximtur travel agency, a trusted UPT partner. The cost of the trip is an extra payment which will be paid at conference or summer school registration and is not included in the conference cost. The deadline to register for the trip is 20 May, and no cancellations are accepted after this date, as UPT will pay the accommodation in full on May 21.
Day 1 June 26th, 2026
13:30 – Participant pickup from the University, followed by transfer to Sighișoara (estimated duration: approximately 5 hours).
Accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Mercure Binderbubi Sighișoara.
19:00 - Dinner at Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, located in the historic building where, according to documented records, Prince Vlad the Impaler was born, 6 centuries ago.
Day 2 June 27th, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 Visit the medieval fortress of Sighișoara: the Clock Tower, the Covered Staircase, and the Church on the Hill.
Transfer to Biertan for a visit to its famous fortified church, which served as the seat of the Transylvanian Saxon bishops for over 300 years.
The trip Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu is along the famous Vineyards Valley.
The journey then continues to Sibiu, with a short lunch stop along the way, a famous and historical city, in June hosts the International Theater Festival.
Afterwards, transfer to Timișoara, with arrival expected after 21:00, and a short stop in Deva.
Price
Pricing | Occupants | Room Type |
270 EUR | 1 person (in single room) | Single |
470 EUR | 2 persons (in double/twin room) | Double/Twin |
Payment 100% until 20 May
The price includes:
Transport from Timisoara and return in a 27 places bus
Accommodation/Bed and breakfast June 26-27th at Mercure Binder Bubi Hotel 4*
Dinner pre-set menu at Vlad Dracul House Restaurant. Includes: 2 courses, dessert, water, bread
Lunch pre-set menu either at Unglerus Restaurant in Biertan (at around 1.00 pm) or at a Restaurant in Sibiu (at around 2.30 pm). Includes: 2 courses, dessert, water, bread
Professional English speaking guide in Sighisoara (2 h)
1 SGL + meals as per the group (for the driver)
Entrance fee in Sighisoara Museums
The price does not include:
Extra Entrance fees, tips, not mentioned services, personal expenses
*The price is valid for min 16 participants & 8 rooms/group, if less persons in group the price might increase and this will be paid in location. If there are more people in the group, the price will decrease and for this you can choose for drinks at meals.
Entrance Fees
History Museum (Clock Tower): 50 lei / person
Medieval Weapons Museum: 20 lei / person
Torture Chamber: 15 lei / person
Combined ticket for 3 museums: 70 lei / person
Monastery Church: 15 lei / person
Church on the Hill: 15 lei / person
Museum visiting hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM (summer schedule: May 15 – Sept. 14)
Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Biertan Church visiting hours:
Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM