A Taste of Transylvania: Bran & Peles Castles, Brasov Old Town

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Old Town (Pass by)

  Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest and take you on a tour that you won't easily forget. In a single day trip you'll go through three different ages: a king’s palace (Peles), a vampire’s castle (Bran) and a Teutonic town (Brasov). It's time travelling time!

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Peles Castle

  First stop? Go royal! Step into the shoes of kings & queens and explore Peles Palace, the former private retreat of Romania’s royal family. The beautiful mountain scenery and elegant gardens built on terraces add even more charm to this majestic 19th century palace. Inside, everything spells luxury: golden chandeliers, walnut tree carvings, marble fountains, secret chambers and a royal armory. Your private guide will offer a fully guided tour at the site. Driving time from Bucharest to Peles: 2h

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

  At the second stop, you’ll go even further back in time, during the late middle ages. Myths and legends swirl around the massive Bran Castle, a stone giant guarding the mountain pass into Transylvania since the 14th century. Count Dracula vs Prince Vlad the Impaler. Fiction vs facts. Your private guide will help you explore the castle, offering a fully guided tour inside. After the visit at the castle, you'll have a short stop nearby for lunch. Driving time from Peles to Bran Castle: 1h

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3

  The tour’s grand finale? An epic medieval fantasy, started by the Teutonic Knights, one of the major crusader orders. We’ll visit the city of Brasov, founded by the knights in 1211 on top of an old Dacian site. Dramatically overlooked by Mount Tampa, the city’s medieval core is a myriad of narrow cobblestone streets, craft guilds, fortified towers, gatehouses or medieval decorated inns. Your guide will take you on a short walking tour around Council Square, the Black Church, Rope Street, Ecaterina Gate etc. Driving time from Bran Castle to Brasov: 30 min

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

  Our last stop before ending the walking tour of Brasov Old Town is at the famous Black Church, located right next to Council Square. After visiting the church exterior and learning about its tumultuous past, it's time to head back to Bucharest. Driving time from Brasov to Bucharest: 3 hours, give or take, depending on traffic. (stop for refreshments/restroom included)

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• NEW: Peles Castle will be closed from November 3rd until December 2nd for general cleaning and preventive conservation
• IMPORTANT: Castle entrance fees are not included – 100 RON (approx. €20) for Peleș Castle and 90 RON (approx. €17) for Bran Castle. Tickets can be purchased either on-site or online. We strongly recommend buying them online to ensure availability and reduce waiting time at the entrance. Once you book the tour, we will send you a link from where you may purchase the tickets.
• The interior of Peleș Palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, you can still visit the inner courtyard, royal gardens, servant quarters, and other exterior areas.
• Inside Bran Castle, there are several steps and a narrow corridor that may be difficult for visitors with limited mobility.

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