2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
BUCHAREST – SINAIA – BRASOV – SIGHISOARA
3 stops
1
Peles Castle
Peles Castle is the former summer residence for the first Royal couple of Romania, King Carol 1st and Queen Elisabeth. Considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, the construction is impressive thanks to the architectural style and decorations, but most of all thanks to the beautiful interior design (interesting mixture of cultures in terms of furniture, the specific touch of the King and Queen) and the modern facilities for the last half of the XIXth century (electricity, vacuum cleaner, electrical elevator and central heating).
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Brasov
Brasov or "Kronstadt (“the city of the crown”) under its German name is an old medieval citadel, first documented in 1235 and the most important commercial center from all the seven German Medieval Cities of Transylvania. Enjoy a lovely walk on the narrow and cobblestone streets of the old city center. You will see The Council Square, The Council Tower, The famous Black Church (the largest Gothic construction in Eastern part of Europe).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Sighisoara
In the evening head to Sighisoara for dinner and overnight in the medieval citadel.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
SIGHISOARA – BRAN – BUCHAREST
5 stops
4
Sighisoara
You will start the day by visiting the citadel of Sighisoara (UNESCO Monument), the only medieval citadel in Europe which is still inhabited. Here time seems to run after other patterns, visitors feel like in a journey back time when knights and fair ladies used to fall in love before dating and freedom was the priceless treasure of the community. You will find out the story of the citadel, you will see the well preserved walls and towers of defense and admire the medieval houses aligned along narrow old streets.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
The tower was built in the 14th century and expanded 200 years later. It remains the prettiest sight in town, offering a magnificent panorama from the top.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
This is an old wood and stone staircase of 175 steps used by the children to reach the Hill School.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
The Church on the Hill is one the of most important sights of Sighisoara and the third largest church in Transylvania.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Bran Castle became so famous thanks to the legend of Dracula. Here you will find out how this legend was born and why Transylvania is until nowadays related to it.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is not suitable for families with children under 7. We strongly recommend to book a private tour (with the same itinerary) in this case.
• There is a 30 Euro single supplement to be paid directly to the guide at the departure if you require a single room
• Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, we will see the castle from outside and the gardens.
• Peles Castle will be closed for general cleaning and preventive conservation from Nov 3 to Dec 2, 2025. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.

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