Day Trip to Viscri - Sükösd-Bethlen Castle - Racoș

About this day trip

📍 Meeting at 06:00 in Bucharest, in the car park in Piața Victoriei, where the 'Autocarul Veseliei' coach and the accompanying guide will be waiting for you. 🏘Viscri A small and picturesque village located in Brașov County, in the historic region of Transylvania, Romania. It is known for its Saxon fortified church, included in the UNESCO World Heritage, a relic of the Saxon colonisation in the 12th century. This fortified church is one of the best preserved in Transylvania and attracts tourists from all over the world due to its unique architecture and authentic atmosphere. The village of Viscri also became famous thanks to the involvement of Prince Charles of Great Britain, who visited the village and supported initiatives to preserve local traditions and crafts. Viscri preserves the charm of rural life, with old stone houses, tiled roofs and unpaved streets. The inhabitants are involved in traditional activities such as weaving, woodworking and pottery. The peaceful atmosphere and surrounding natural landscapes make Viscri an ideal place for those who want to experience authentic rural life in Romania, in a community where time seems to have stood still. 🕌Sükösd-Bethlen Castle A historic monument built in Renaissance style in the 17th century. The castle belonged to the noble Bethlen family and is known for its massive architecture, with corner towers and fortified walls. Over time, it has had several functions, including as a noble residence and strategic defensive point. Today, the castle is an important tourist attraction, visited for its historical value and for the medieval atmosphere it preserves. 🏞The Emerald Lake An impressive lake located in the basalt quarry in the locality of Racoș. The lake appeared as a result of stone extraction from the quarry and is renowned for its unique emerald-green colour, given by the minerals in the water and the lake bed. Although relatively small, the Emerald Lake attracts tourists due to its natural beauty and the unusual surrounding landscape, which combines basalt rocks with the vegetation specific to the area. It is a peaceful and picturesque place, ideal for nature and photography lovers. 🌋The basalt columns at Racoș Are unique geological formations, created by the cooling and solidification of volcanic lava. These hexagonal structures, perfectly aligned, reach impressive heights and offer a dramatic landscape. The columns are a point of attraction due to their natural symmetry and visual beauty, being compared to similar phenomena in other parts of the world, such as the Giant's Causeway in Ireland. 🌋The volcano at Racoș Is an extinct volcano renowned for its spectacular landscape and the intense colours of the volcanic rocks. Its crater, formed as a result of eruptions millions of years ago, offers an impressive sight, with reddish and black rocks. It is a popular place for hiking and geological exploration, attracting tourists due to its natural beauty and geological uniqueness. 🚌Arrival in Bucharest in the course of the evening depending on traffic conditions.