Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest Discount Tickets

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Overview

Visit Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle on a private day trip from Bucharest. Legend has it that Count Dracula lived in a castle in Transylvania. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and perched high atop a rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to imposing towers the myth created around Bram Stocker's 'Dracula'. Discover the enchanting mountain region of the Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov.

Pickup Information

Your tour guide will be meeting you in the hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bucharest
Tour Guide will pick you up from your Bucharest hotel / accommodation.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Peles Castle
Peles Castle: Located in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. In the natural back drops of the Carpathian Mountains the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Bran Castle
Bran Castle also known as the 'Castle of Dracula' - Discover one of the most famous sights in Romania, a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. The legend about Dracula, Stoker's story is based on the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476), a ruler revered by Romanians for standing up to the Ottoman Empire. Known as one of the most dreadful enemies of the Turks, Vlad started organizing the state and enforcing the law by applying death penalty and impaling all those he considered enemies.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Brasov Historical Center
Brasov Walking Tour: Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania. Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.
Duration: 120 mins
5. Piaka Sfatului
Central square of Brasov
Duration: 15 mins
6. Black Church
Largest Gothic church in Romania
Duration: 15 mins
7. Rope Street - Strada Sforii
Narrowest street in Romania
Duration: 5 mins
8. Catherine's Gate
Former gate into Brasov fortress
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

English-speaking licensed guide and driver

Assistance during the entire tour

Transportation by air-conditioned car / van

Exclusion

Lunch

Gratuities

Entrance & Photo fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

PLEASE NOTE!

On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.

Peles Castle is closed on the following dates: ​

27 Sep 2021 - 10 May 2022. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

11 May 2022 - Sep 2022. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays: ​

Orthodox Easter 2022

24 April - Peles Castle is Closed

Travel safely with us!

Traveling with us means that you are taking a 100% private tour! It will be only you and your family / friends.

Our vehicles are thoroughly sanitized after each tour.

You will have one person (guide/driver) guiding you in order to minimize risks. The health of our guides is verified daily and they all wear protection masks and gloves.

Supplied by Yolo Tours Romania

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