6 days in Sighisoara & Miercurea-Ciuc Itinerary

As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.

Explore hidden gems such as St. Margaret Church and The Spoonman. Explore Sighisoara's surroundings by going to Sambata de Sus (Fagaras Mountains & Brancoveanu Monastery), Fortified Evangelical Church of Cincsor (in Cincsor) and Fortified Church (in Alma Vii). Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Cismarilor, identify plant and animal life at Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve, learn about all things military at Weapon Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport, Sibiu International Airport and Cluj-Napoca International Airport. October in Sighisoara sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Miercurea-Ciuc.

On the 2nd (Sat), deepen your understanding of the past and present with Carpathian Escapes, then look for all kinds of wild species at Buffogo Swamp, then explore the striking landscape at Mohos Peat-Bog, and finally examine the collection at Csiki Szekely Muzeum.

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Getting from Sighisoara to Miercurea-Ciuc by car takes about 2 hours. In November, daytime highs in Miercurea-Ciuc are 49°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. You will leave for home on the 3rd (Sun).