Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest
Description
- Full-day tour to Transylvania from Bucharest
- Get spooked on a tour of Gothic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle
- Visit the former royal residence at Peles Castle, considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe
Itinerary 12 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product.
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Statia Taxi Universitate, Bucharest
Meet with your guide at Statia Taxi Universitate at Bulevard Nicolae Balcescu no 4 and set out for your Transylvania trip.
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Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern Romania
Start your day trip with Peles Castle (inside visit), set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.
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Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Next is the town of Brasov, previously known as Kronstadt. Its well-kept historical center filled with centuries-old homes connected by small streets paved with cobblestone retains its German medieval charm. Your walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square, which features the Gothic Black Church (Biserica Neagră – inside visit), old City Hall, watch towers, walls around the former citadel, and the narrowest street in Europe.
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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Final stop at Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (inside visit). The imposing construction, originally built as a fortress at the former border between Wallachia and Transylvania, looks out over a valley from its strategic position. The function of this medieval landmark is evident through its grandiose towers as well as its winding narrow staircases and passages. The Gothic appearance adds to the allure while you learn about its infamous ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and its legendary vampire. Conclude your tour with return transport to your hotel in Bucharest.
Included
- Professional English speaking guide
- Departure from centrally located Meeting Point
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
- Walking tour in Brasov
Excluded
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Peles Castle
- Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Additional info
- Youth must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers.
- No heart problems or other medical conditions such as car sickness.
- Not allowed for pregnant travelers
- Minimum age of the participant is 11 years old
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from 1st of August , 2024, to 1st May 2025. Subject to change due to castle policy. If your tour is booked within this period then you will see Peles Castle from the outside. You will spend more time at Bran Castle and Brasov
- No refunds will be approved for late arrivals or failing to meet at the designated meeting point and departure time.
- In the event of heavy traffic on the roads or force majeure situations, occasionally the tour can take more than 12 hours
- No luggage allowed onboard the coach. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- Please have cash for the visits of the castles if you want to get inside with our tour guide otherwise you will have to visit the castles by yourselves
Departure time
07:00 AM
Reviews
Amazing tour! The guides, Alex and Stefan, were very knowledgeable about both castles and explained everything to us. You absolutely must choose it!
Overall we had a fantastic day and would highly recommend. Tour guide Alex was fantastic and our driver (sorry I don’t know his name driving coach last 3 registration GBI) did the most amazing job navigating snow covered roads in what turned out to be a 14+ hour day trip! The start of the day was a bit chaotic at 6:45am with 5 buses queueing at the same spot but we all got there in the end with departure at 7:25am (a pre departure text or e-mail advising of tour guide / coach number may be worth considering to help speed thing up). Highly recommend the guided tour castles are 100 + 70 lei separately so an extra 5 lei (£0.80p) each to skip the queue lines and have a guid was value for money. Plenty of time at each stop. Excellent day out overall!
Grazie alla nostra guida Filippo il tour è stato piacevole, ha spiegato è raccontato tutto quello che c era da sapere facendoti sentire parte integrante della storia. Direi che vale la pena visitare questi castelli. Grazie Filippo splendida esperienza Grazie
The trip was great. Stephane and Bogdan were friendly and very informative. The only thing to change is less rush in Peles. Even if it takes time from Brashov .
The tour was excellent!!! Our guide was really good to answer everyone’s questions. He bring all of us back in the rich history of Dracula’s Castle. Everything was on time and worth the money. I will recommend this tour to all the tourists.