Bucharest: Bran & Peles Castle with Rasnov Citadel Day Trip
ID: GYG37014-45878
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore Romanian architecture on this van or car day trip from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Rasnov Citadel, and Bran Castle. Wander the halls of the medieval Bran Castle which is linked to Dracula.
Travel from Bucharest to Sinaia on this full-day van or car excursion that takes you through one of the most beautiful valleys in Romania. Visit Peles Castle and Rasnov Citadel and uncover the secrets of Dracula's castle.
Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in the city center of Bucharest. Relax on the drive through Prahova Valley to Peles Castle, which was once the summer residence of Romanian kings, and now home to one of the country’s most important museums.
Explore this 19th-century fortress which has 160 opulently decorated rooms. It is the final resting place for several Romanian monarchs, including King Carol I, who died here in 1914, as well as King Ferdinand and Queen Maria.
Stop at a mountain pass to purchase lunch in a typical Romanian village overlooking a small river. Continue on to Rasnov Citadel, built to help defend the villages of Transylvania. Visit medieval Bran Castle, popularly known as Dracula’s Castle.
Drive through the scenic countryside to Bran Castle, which was built in the mid-14th century on a rock standing 60 meters high. It features 4 towers with walls made of stone blocks, and its rooms and narrow corridors form a mysterious labyrinth of ghostly nooks and secret chambers.
Admire the artesian wells connected to an underground network in its its inner courtyard. Return to your accommodation in the city center Bucharest at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Visit Peles Castle, one of the most luxurious castles in the world
- See Rasnov Citadel, built to defend the Transylvanian villages
- Explore 14th-century Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle, a Romanian national monument
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pickup is possible only from hotels located in the center of the city
• In case your accommodation is not located in the center, you will be picked up from the meeting point at the Revolution Square
• Please note, in November the Peles Castle is closed for cleaning. During this month the Peles Castle can be seen only from outside and you will visit the Pelisor Castle
• Please note, from October to April, Peles Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesday. For the tours operated on Tuesday you will stop at the Peles Castle, but you will only see the outside including the castle yard
A tour representative will pick you up at your hotel in Bucharest city center between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. An email will be sent with the exact pick-up time 2 days before the tour.
If your hotel is not located in the center please meet the group at 8:00 AM at Revolution Square in front of the Romanian Atheneum.
If you are not sure if you have a free hotel pick-up please contact the tour provider prior to the day of the tour.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
