Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle Day Trip English
ID: GYG617717-1032655
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover some of Transylvania's medieval castles on a day tour from Bucharest. Visit Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle, the most important castles in Romania.
Start your day trip with a pickup from central Bucharest and drive to the region of Walachia. Discover Peles Castle, former home of the Romanian royal family. Admire its stunning turrets and great attention to detail as you enjoy spectacular views across the mountains.
Next, travel into Transylvania and towards Bran Castle, where the legend of Count Dracula is kept alive all year round. Built in the 13th century, Bran Castle is an intriguing hilltop fortress and one of the most famous landmarks in Romania.
Experience this majestic castle, which is famed to have belonged to Vlad the Impaler, the alleged inspiration for Count Dracula. Explore the mystery and myth behind these figures with your guide.
Get dropped off back in central Bucharest at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning views across the Carpathian mountains from Peles Castle
- Visit Bran Castle and explore the mythical home of the legendary Count Dracula
- Venture into Transylvania and enjoy its old architecture and stunning mountains
- Learn about the myths and legends surrounding Count Dracula and Vlad the Impaler
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from October 1, 2023, to April 29, 2024. If your tour is booked within this period then you will see Peles Castle from the outside
In the event of heavy traffic on the roads, the tour can occasionally take more than 12 hours
Due to uneven surfaces and for safety reasons, this tour is forbidden for those with walking difficulties or in a wheelchair or with any other impairment
The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours. For a better organisation we might stop for lunch in Brasov city,
Bus Stop in Piata Universitatii in front of the statues
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
