Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 14 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Travel to discover the sights and treasures of Transylvania. Reach Sinaia to enter the realm of a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, founded by the former Romanian kings and used as royal residence. Enter the Gothic chambers of Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its ties to Vlad the Impaler. Finally, reach one of Transylvania’s founding and most well-preserved medieval towns on a walking tour of Brasov.
Inclusions
What's included
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula's Castle and Brasov Historical Center
- Audio commentary available in 14 languages via audio guides on your smartphone
- Tour director onboard
- Departure from provided centrally located Meeting Point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Optional entrance tickets to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (subject to availability)
- Waiting time at the locations
- headsets for your smartphone
Itinerary
Meet with your guide and set out for your Transylvania trip.
Start your day trip with Peles Castle, 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.
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 (BisericaNeagră – inside visit), old City Hall, watch towers, walls around the former citadel, and the narrowest street in Europe.
Final stop at Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle . 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Definitely a must try!!
Stefan was great, very clear communication that made it easy and stress free to enjoy each stop
5Excellent
It’s a must do experience. Absolutley loved it. The castle and palace were both amazing places. The coach was comfy and cool and everything was very well planned.
5Stefan was fabulous!
Stefan was very knowledgeable, driver was prompt. The order of the tour was great - starting off with bran castle, then brasov then Peleş castle. Lots of time to enjoy the views without really rushed.
5Amazing trip - planned in...
Amazing trip - planned in a way, where we missed most of the queues. Our guide Stefan was brilliant.
5The Peles Castle is...
The Peles Castle is amazing and I knew i had to see Dracula's castle too. Brasov was a nice stop in between. Stefan is a truly wonderful tour guide. His multilingual fluency is very impressive, he has a wealth of knowledge, great personality, and very nice to talk with. Lucky to have him leading us. The tour sent out a maps link to show where to meet back, he said this was pretty new but it is a fantastic addition
5a great trip trip
Garbiel was a very professional tour guide, everything ran very well and smoothly . i enjoy the whole trip very much
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Taxi station located on the main avenue next to the Grand Hotel Bucharest. Look for a coach with One Excellence Tours sign. Arrive 30 minutes before departure time
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 99 travellers
- Operated by
- One Excellence Tours
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Youth must be accompanied by an adult
- On Monday and Tuesday Peles and Pelisor Castles are closed all year round and can be seen from outside. On high demands days you can visit optional Pelisor Castle. Peles is also closed on following dates: 12 of April
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under 7 y.o. cannot attend this tour
- Minimum age of the participant is 7 years old
How it compares in Bucharest
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 277 day trips we list in Bucharest.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 277.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bucharest
Belle-époque boulevards, Orthodox churches and communist-era monuments meet around a busy old town in Bucharest, Romania's capital.
The vast Palace of the Parliament, among the largest administrative buildings in the world, dominates the centre as a striking legacy of the Ceaușescu era. Calea Victoriei, the grand avenue, leads past the domed Romanian Athenaeum concert hall, the former Royal Palace that houses the National Museum of Art, and Revolution Square, where the events of 1989 unfolded.
Top-ranked sights in Bucharest: Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Arcul de Triumf (Arch of Triumph).
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