Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle on a private day trip from Bucharest.

Legend has it that Count Dracula lived in a castle in Transylvania. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and perched high atop a rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to imposing towers the myth created around Bram Stocker's 'Dracula'. Discover the enchanting mountain region of the Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking licensed guide and driver
Assistance during the entire tour
Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance & Photo fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your tour guide will be meeting you in the hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bucharest

    Tour Guide will pick you up from your Bucharest hotel / accommodation.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Peles Castle

    Peles Castle: Located in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. In the natural back drops of the Carpathian Mountains the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

    Bran Castle also known as the 'Castle of Dracula' - Discover one of the most famous sights in Romania, a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. The legend about Dracula, Stoker's story is based on the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476), a ruler revered by Romanians for standing up to the Ottoman Empire. Known as one of the most dreadful enemies of the Turks, Vlad started organizing the state and enforcing the law by applying death penalty and impaling all those he considered enemies.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Brasov Historical Center

    Brasov Walking Tour: Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania. Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piaka Sfatului

    Central square of Brasov

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

    Largest Gothic church in Romania

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Rope Street - Strada Sforii

    Narrowest street in Romania

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Former gate into Brasov fortress

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • PLEASE NOTE!
  • On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
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