Bucharest: Dracula, Peles Castles, and Brasov Tour From Bucharest: Brasov Peles & Dracula's Castle Day Tour
ID: GYG21165-21680
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the two legendary Transylvanian castles on a full-day small-group tour from Bucharest. Visit Dracula’s castle and Peles Castle and explore the city of Brasov with your guide.
Enjoy a full-day small-group tour from Bucharest to the historical region of Transylvania. Uncover the influence of different cultures, including Romanian, Saxon, Turkish, and Hungarian. See Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle and venture to Brasov for a guided walking tour.
Our first stop is Sinaia, to visit the neo-classical Peles Castle - the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal family, built on a medieval route that linked Transylvania to Wallachia.
Continue to the medieval Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle, due to its association with Vlad the Impaler. Admire the castle's romantic setting on a forested hill. Gaze up at its imposing towers.
Explore one of the largest medieval towns in Romania on a walking tour of Brasov.
Take in gorgeous mountain scenery as you drive back to Bucharest.
Highlights
- Visit the former royal residence of Peles Castle
- Explore Dracula's castle, also known as Bran Castle
- Stroll through the medieval streets of Brasov
- Learn about the legend of Dracula and hear the story of Vlad the Impaler
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Carpathian Mountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
From the 1st of July 2024, Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
On these days, you will the Peles Castle and its gardens from outside and spend more time in Brasov
This tour is not suitable for families with children under 7 years of age
During official holidays and weekends, the traffic to the mountain area might be heavier than usual and the return may be later than scheduled (around 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
If the minimum number of people is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
Please note the guide only speaks English and an audio guide is available in French, Italian, Hebrew, and Spanish
Please do not book this tour if you do not understand basic English
The order of the visits in the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours
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.
