Once you creep over the Transylvanian Alps from Bucharest, you’re into a wide lowland area of rolling hills that is dotted with picturesque fortified Saxon villages, well preserved Old Towns and, of course, the famous Dracula castle of Bran Castle.
Whilst some parts of more worth visiting than others, the whole’s key attraction is how you can easily dream back to what it must have been like in a bygone age untouched by the modern world.
The Citadel of Sighisoara, Bran Castle and the fortified church of Viscri are the must sees. The rest is more about the slow paced vibe of the Transylvanian lowlands. Total of 2-3 days is probably enough, and I’ve listed some tips below.