Private Day Trip from Bucharest: Explore Three Transylvanian Castles and Historical Brasov
4.9
24 Ratings
Bucharest

Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest and discover the enchanting world of Transylvania. Visit three magnificent castles and explore the historical city of Brasov, immersing yourself in legends and iconic landmarks.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Early in the morning you will leave Bucharest behind and head north to get in the Carpathian Mountains. Your first stop of the day is Peles Castle. This is an overwhelming site built by the first Romanian king, Carol I. In this fairy-tale location you will learn more about Monarchy in Romania and its heritage. You will discover all the wonders of this beautiful palace which seems frozen in time.

Next, push further north to cross the mountains and finally get to the historical region of Transylvania. Over here you will start your vampire hunt and find out all about Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The first stop here is the medieval castle of Bran, also known as Dracula’s Castle.

After Bran we are heading to the 13th century medieval fortress of Rasnov, an impressive site built on a mountain top overlooking the whole valley around it. This awesome site was actually built by the Teutonic Knights when they first came here almost 800 years ago.

Your last stop of the day is the medieval part of the city of Brasov. Take a walking city tour of this charming old town with its impressive history and landmarks. From here you will journey back to Bucharest.

Points of Interest

  • Bucharest
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Skip the long lines
  • Free Wi-fi in vehicles
  • Transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Photo fees
Additional Information

Experience a unique journey that allows you to explore three breathtaking castles and the historic city of Brasov in a single day.

Afterwards, stroll around the Old Town of Brasov, where every corner resonates with legends and you’ll get to see crucial landmarks such as the Catherine’s Gate, Schei Gate, the 1901 Synagogue, and the Black Church- the grandest Gothic cathedral situated between Vienna and Istanbul.

  • Peles Castle is closed as following: 12 May - 15 Sept: closed on Monday; 16 Sep - 15 May:closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; 30 Oct - 30 Nov: Peles Castles is closed for a full month for cleaning & restoration. The Sinaia Monastery & the Torture Chamber in Bran Castle will be visited instead.
Location
Bucharest
Cancellation Policy

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

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Heidy_e
Aug 4, 2022
Adrian was very... - Adrian was very informative and we had a great time He recommended a few places to eat and they were very good 😊
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Antonsigurdur
Mar 18, 2022
Great trip with a wonderful guide - My sister and I did the trip on the14th of March 2022. We bought it last minute as other plans fell through and we were so happy!! This was a great trip and we had the best guide (Gabriel) who knew the history so well. He took us on some extra sites in Brashov and gave us such a lively trip filled with information. We were so happy. You will not regret this trip - it was so good. Thanks Gabriel for a wonderful time, you made it one to remember 🙌
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Stephmmm
Feb 17, 2020
Must do this! - We chose the one day tour as it meant we could cover alot of the must see things and we are only here a couple of day. Sorin was our guide and he was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly! Would highly recommend this tour and hope you are lucky enough to meet Sorin too
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Tobbie
Oct 1, 2019
A must-do tour! - Shared Group Tour with tour guide Mr. Sorin. Mr. Sorin is very professional. He drives the van that carries 6 tourists carefully and has extensive knowledge of the history of the places we visited. His English is very good. The places we went to are beautifully unforgettable. The tour is ideal for friends, family and even solo. You will learn more about Romania, its rulers and royalty. Of course, you will know more about the real Dracula.
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Elena
Sep 24, 2019
Amazing! - We were picked up at our hotel by Niko, very punctual. We had a great day, he organized everything perfectly and let us decide the times, and he answered all our doubts. It was a very dynamic trip!! And the peles castle was amazing. Thak you Niko for such a great day!!
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Tony
Aug 17, 2019
So much in one day! - Our guide Alin was awesome! He not only was knowledgeable of the history of all the places we visited, he was also personable and hilarious. We dealt with a long weekend official holiday traffic and he was able to get us there in a timely manner giving us a view of the beautiful countryside at the same time(others took 3-4x the time to get there), provided us with VIP style tours without the wait(some lines were crazy long), provided fast WiFi, recommended great local restaurant with local cuisine at an affordable price, and entertained us during the drive. We couldn’t have had a better tour guide. The whole day was unforgettable. We made a friend for life!
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Bayanhalawani
Aug 11, 2019
Full day trip to Transylvania - We joined the full day trip to Transylvania with our Sorin, he was a great tour guide and driver. He explained everything and told us every original story. He deserves the 5 starts.
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482maikenm
Jul 29, 2019
Excellent guided tour! - Sorin did a great job as our tour guide and driver! He was helpful, funny and well informed! Great sights and a nice drive through the landscape of Transylvania. The trip was well organised - everything went smooth and on time!
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Solotraveler112
Jun 16, 2019
Amazing and enjoyable trip to 3 Castles! - I recommend others to sign up to this package because it is well organised and fun for such small but close group. We made friends with each other easily and have good laughter and stories to share with each other. The tour guide, Alin is hospitable, caring and take care each and every one of us. He even recommended good food to us at Bran Castle! Peles Castle is beautiful and a must visit. Bran Castle shows the difference between the myth and the history and good old town Brasov is scenic with lovely eateries and sight-seeing places.
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Amanda_w
Jan 2, 2023
Disappointing and not worth the money - I was on business in Romania over my birthday and was very much looking forward to treating myself since I was away from home. This excursion most suited me because I wanted to see all three castles it promised and was willing to pay for a solo trip. That said, my trip opened with my driver being late then spending the first 20 minutes of my drive going over the benefits of communism vice my itinerary for the day. He did not speak for most of the drive and gave very little input on what I was seeing throughout the day. I felt as if I was a burden most of the day. The trip also promised water during the ride but the tour guide said he could offer me an energy drink or nothing at all. The most disappointing part was both that I was left alone to wander Brasov, having just been told to "walk in a straight line" - with him finally catching up to show me an odd statue. Additionally, I only got to see two castles and not the one I was looking forward to the most - Rasnov Fortress. This was so incredibly disappointing and I didn't realize we weren't going to see it until we were well on our way back to Bucharest. I did not have time to eat at all that day so I was starving by the time I got home. All in all - This was a waste of money and time. I will settle for a less expensive group trip the next time I am on a solo trip for work.
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