In a continued effort to bring travellers rare opportunities, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of an overnight stay in Prince Charles’ traditional Saxon house during our Romanian adventure – Transylvania Traverse. In 2006, the Prince of Wales bought and renovated properties in rural Romania in an effort to promote sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. Through connections with local guides, the Prince has opened the doors to BikeHike travellers looking for authentic cultural experiences.

While hiking between mountain villages in the heart of Transylvania, travellers will stop in the small town of Viscri, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here stands the 18th Century Saxon house Prince Charles bought and restored. It is a modest house decorated with Transylvanian antiques, capturing the true essence of the surrounding Saxon architecture. There are modern facilities providing humble comforts for visitors. Travellers will dine in the village with locals and spend the night in the Prince’s house.

The Prince of Wales has long been interested in Romania since his first visit in 1998. The extraordinary fortified Saxon villages of Transylvania immediately captured his heart, remarking he was “totally overwhelmed by its unique beauty and its extraordinarily rich heritage.” The Prince’s goal is to ensure a sustainable future for the Saxon villages of Transylvania enabling locals to maintain their traditional way of life.

This royal experience takes place during departures of Transylvania Traverse, an active adventure itinerary by BikeHike Adventures. In addition to the time spend in Viscri, travellers visit many remote villages throughout the Carpathian mountains and rural Romania, travelling by bike, horse and foot. Learn more HERE.