Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Bucarest

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

   · 5 min

2. Peleș 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 h· Admission not included

3. Château de Bran

   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 h· Admission 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 h

5. Place du Conseil

   Central square of Brasov

   · 15 min

6. Eglise noire

   Largest Gothic church in Romania

   · 15 min· Admission not included

7. Rope Street - Strada Sforii

   Narrowest street in Romania

   · 5 min

8. Porte Catherine

   Former gate into Brasov fortress

   · 5 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

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

How to use your ticket

One week before the tour date we will email you the name and contact details of your tour guide. If your travel date is less than 7 days we will send guide details as soon as possible. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email us: office@unzipromania.com.

What to know before you go

• 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.
• Peles Castle is closed on the following dates: ​
• 27 Sep 2021 - 10 May 2022. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
• 11 May 2022 - Sep 2022. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays: ​
• Orthodox Easter 2022
• 24 April - Peles Castle is Closed
• Travel safely with us!
• Traveling with us means that you are taking a 100% private tour! It will be only you and your family / friends.
• Our vehicles are thoroughly sanitized after each tour.
• You will have one person (guide/driver) guiding you in order to minimize risks. The health of our guides is verified daily and they all wear protection masks and gloves.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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