Bucharest: Full Day tour in Transylvania
ID: GYG452112-811045
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Leave Bucharest behind for the mountains, traditions, and medieval legends of Transylvania.
This full day trip is the best way to discover the famous area of Transylvania and it includes the most important and unique tourist attractions in Romania. Visit the beautiful Peles Castle, once the summer residence of the Romanian royal family; Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle and one of the most visited cities in Romania – Brasov.
Our trip starts from Bucharest, and in about 2 hours you will be in Sinaia City where you will visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol I of Hohenzollern, of German origins. Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German New-Renaissance architecture, built in the late nineteenth century, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Peles Castle was the first European castle entirely lit by electrical current. Was used as summer residence by the Royal family for more than 50 years, and the original interior decoration is still keeping intact.
You will continue the day, and in about one hour driving thought the Carpathian Mountains, you will arrive at Bran Castle to learn about Vlad the Impaler. Also called Dracula's Castle, surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend, owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocker's Dracula. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Narrow winding stairways lead through some 60 timber rooms, many connected by underground passages, which house collections of furniture, weapons and armor dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries.
Being surrounded by the mountains, Brasov is home to one of the narrowest streets in Europe. The Rope Street (Strada Sforii) is approximately four feet wide and, was initially used as an access route by firefighters. Stroll around the old Town Hall Square (Piata Sfatului) and admire trimmed baroque structures, then visit Black Church.
Take a peek inside the Black Church (Biserica Neagra), the largest Gothic church in Romania. Step inside, and you’ll find a magnificent trove of cultural treasures.
After this full day we will head back to your accommodation in Bucharest.
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of Romanian royalty at Peles Castle
- Discover Romania's top two castles in one easy day
- Wander the Gothic passageways of Bran Castle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Entrance fees for Peles Castle, Bran Castle and Black Church are not included
• Peles Castle is closed on Mondays.
• The tour usually lasts about 11 hours and during the official holidays and weekends, it could take 12-13 hours, because
the traffic to the mountain area might be busier than usual.
Pickup is included from any hotels, hostels, or apartments in Bucharest. You must provide pick-up address.
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.