Transylvania Castles Private Day Trip From Bucharest
Exploring Transylvania’s historic castles is difficult if you don't have your own wheels, but this private day trip from Bucharest makes it easy to check off many monuments in just one day. Follow your guide through mysterious corridors, up spooky stairwells, and into potentially haunted rooms. Along the way, you’ll learn the real stories behind these mythical buildings. See Bran Castle, where the legend of Dracula still lingers, Peles Castle in Sinaia, set in the Carpathian Mountains, and take a walking tour of Brasov.
Highlights
- ✓Cover more ground in less time as you travel by car
- ✓Learn about the history from an expert local guide
- ✓Visit off-the-beaten-path places that most travelers miss
- ✓Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tour Guide will pick you up from your Bucharest hotel / accommodation.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Central square of Brasov
- ✓Largest Gothic church in Romania
- ✓Narrowest street in Romania
- ✓Former gate into Brasov fortress
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
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Entrance & Photo fees
Good to know
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.
Your tour guide will be meeting you in the hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Transylvania Castles Private Day Trip From Bucharest
Exploring Transylvania’s historic castles is difficult if you don't have your own wheels, but this private day trip from Bucharest makes it easy to check off many monuments in just one day. Follow your guide through mysterious corridors, up spooky stairwells, and into potentially haunted rooms. Along the way, you’ll learn the real stories behind these mythical buildings. See Bran Castle, where the legend of Dracula still lingers, Peles Castle in Sinaia, set in the Carpathian Mountains, and take a walking tour of Brasov.
Highlights
- ✓Cover more ground in less time as you travel by car
- ✓Learn about the history from an expert local guide
- ✓Visit off-the-beaten-path places that most travelers miss
- ✓Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tour Guide will pick you up from your Bucharest hotel / accommodation.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Central square of Brasov
- ✓Largest Gothic church in Romania
- ✓Narrowest street in Romania
- ✓Former gate into Brasov fortress
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
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Entrance & Photo fees
Good to know
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.
Your tour guide will be meeting you in the hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.