From Bucharest: Day Trip to Dracula and Peles Castle Shared Tour
ID: GYG93138-131367
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the roots of Dracula's legend on a day tour in a car with a panoramic roof. Visit two of Transylvania's most famous castles and find out how Romania became a constitutional monarchy with a borrowed king. Benefit from included hotel pickup.
Enjoy amazing views of the Prahova Valley on this day trip from Bucharest. Nothing will be left to the imagination as you travel to Peles Castle in a car with a panoramic roof. Admire the mysterious beauty of Bran Castle, more commonly known as "Dracula's Castle."
Built at the end of the 19th-century during more than 40 years of craftmanship, Peles Castle represents a blend of the neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival architectural styles. Its interior has over 170 rooms decorated in Florentine, Turkish, Moorish, and other styles.
The next attraction of the tour will be the medieval Bran Castle, the last royal estate of the Romanian monarchy. There, have the chance to immerse yourself into the legend of Vlad the Impaler, the real life person Bram Stoker's "Dracula" novel was based on.
Next, have a nice lunch and have a questions and answers session with your guide before going back to Bucharest.
The tour will be done at a slow pace with a lot of time to take photos and enjoy the fascinating stories behind these places.
Highlights
- See the amazing views the Prahova Valley route has to offer
- Enjoy the last and most luxurious Romanian royal family estate, Peles Castle
- Discover Dracula's story by visiting the medieval Bran Castle
- Enjoy the car's panoramic roof top and the DVD system
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• On specific days some of the attractions might be closed so other attractions will be visited
• When Peles Castle is closed then the early medieval Rasnov Citadel will be visited
• Only small groups, maximum of 6 people
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from the reception of your hotel. Please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
