From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour
Take a day trip to visit the most famous castles in Romania. First, visit Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful in Europe, and then visit Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle). Enjoy free time in Brasov Old town a typical transylvanian city.
What you'll see & do
- ✓In the morning meet the guide in Bucharest. Leave the city on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania. The Peles Castle is 44 kilometers away from Brasov in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, and a weaponry collections from the 15th up to the 19th century.
- ✓Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometers) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The first documentation about Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Throughout history, the Castle had a strategic mission of acting as a border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, then under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the Romanian royal family and so it became their residence.
- ✓Enjoy free time in Brasov and admire the town's houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style. Explore the medieval fortress of Brasov, formerly one of Europe's most secure fortresses. See the preserved old wall, the Black and White Towers and the Weaver's Bastion. Also, learn about Catherine's Gate, situated near the Schei Gate in the western part of the fortress and its 4 little towers symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over the vassal's lives.
What's included
- ✓• Transport with air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Local Tour guide during the bus ride
What's not included
- ✓Tips for the tour guide and driver
- ✓Entrance fees (Only in cash in Lei or Euro)
- ✓Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach.(40x20x25)
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.
From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour
Take a day trip to visit the most famous castles in Romania. First, visit Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful in Europe, and then visit Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle). Enjoy free time in Brasov Old town a typical transylvanian city.
What you'll see & do
- ✓In the morning meet the guide in Bucharest. Leave the city on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania. The Peles Castle is 44 kilometers away from Brasov in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, and a weaponry collections from the 15th up to the 19th century.
- ✓Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometers) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The first documentation about Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Throughout history, the Castle had a strategic mission of acting as a border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, then under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the Romanian royal family and so it became their residence.
- ✓Enjoy free time in Brasov and admire the town's houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style. Explore the medieval fortress of Brasov, formerly one of Europe's most secure fortresses. See the preserved old wall, the Black and White Towers and the Weaver's Bastion. Also, learn about Catherine's Gate, situated near the Schei Gate in the western part of the fortress and its 4 little towers symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over the vassal's lives.
What's included
- ✓• Transport with air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Local Tour guide during the bus ride
What's not included
- ✓Tips for the tour guide and driver
- ✓Entrance fees (Only in cash in Lei or Euro)
- ✓Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach.(40x20x25)
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.