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Transylvania Castles: Explore Dracula's and Peles Castles from Bucharest
4.6
206 Ratings
Bucharest
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to explore the legendary Transylvania castles of Dracula and Peles. Discover the enchanting Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran, and Brasov.
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to explore the legendary Transylvania castles of Dracula and Peles. Discover the enchanting Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran, and Brasov.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bucharest - The tour guide will collect you from your hotel or accommodation in Bucharest.
- Peles Castle - Situated in Sinaia, 44 km from Brasov, Peles Castle is often regarded as one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Nestled against the natural backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains, it is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture….
- Bucharest - The tour guide will collect you from your hotel or accommodation in Bucharest.
- Peles Castle - Situated in Sinaia, 44 km from Brasov, Peles Castle is often regarded as one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Nestled against the natural backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains, it is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ Bran Castle is one of Romania’s most renowned landmarks. This medieval fortress dates back to the 14th century and is linked to the legend of Dracula, inspired by the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476). Vlad is celebrated by Romanians for his resistance against the Ottoman Empire and his strict enforcement of laws, often through impalement.
- Brasov Historical Center - Brasov Walking Tour: Surrounded by the Southern Carpathian Mountains and adorned with gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture, Brasov boasts numerous historical attractions, making it one of Romania’s top destinations.
Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina’s Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.
- Piaka Sfatului - The central square of Brasov.
- Black Church (Biserica Neagra) - The largest Gothic church in Romania.
- Rope Street - Strada Sforii - The narrowest street in Romania.
- Catherine’s Gate - A former entrance to the Brasov fortress.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking licensed guide and driver
- Assistance during the entire tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned car/van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking licensed guide and driver
- Assistance during the entire tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned car/van
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance & Photo fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance & Photo fees
Additional Information
Embark on a private one-day excursion from Bucharest to explore the famed Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle.
Supposedly, the infamous Count Dracula resided in a fortress in Transylvania. With its mystique and positioning high on a crag, Bran Castle gained renown due to the associations with Bram Stocker’s ‘Dracula’ and its imposing tower. Uncover the…
Embark on a private one-day excursion from Bucharest to explore the famed Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle.
Supposedly, the infamous Count Dracula resided in a fortress in Transylvania. With its mystique and positioning high on a crag, Bran Castle gained renown due to the associations with Bram Stocker’s ‘Dracula’ and its imposing tower. Uncover the captivating mountainous area of the Carpathian Mountains along with the towns of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov.
- 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.
Location
Bucharest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(206 Ratings)
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James_d
Dec 14, 2024
Wonderful time in the Carpathian Mountains !!! - We visited two castles and the Brosov Christmas markets. The weather was perfect!
We would visit again
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C9314zqphilg
Nov 23, 2024
Great time! - Excellent tour. Claudio did a great job getting us to where we were going, making sure we got inside the attractions QUICKLY and recommending a fantastic place to have lunch.
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Mateusz_s
Nov 22, 2024
Great trip to Bran Castle - Cristian was amazing and took great care of us. We loved every moment of the trip. It was very well organized and we learnt a lot about this beautiful country and its sights. Will definitely recommend this to anyone interested in discovering beautiful Romania.
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Letitia
Oct 25, 2024
Perfect trip! - Cristian was amazing. He changed up the trip to best suit our desires…we had a wonderful day visiting Vlad the Impaler’s tomb, Bran Castle, the Transfiguration Hwy (both sides!), and Vlad’s actual fortress!! We even saw foxes and a bear!!❤️
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Pcipriano93
Oct 23, 2024
Transylvania Castles and Day Trip a great snapshot into Romania - The trip to Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov was a great way to experience the history and countryside of Romania. The Peles Castle is partially shrouded for construction which was disappointing but the interior is breathtaking woodwork, glassworks, etc. The Bran Castle has a few exhibits reflecting the Dracula story but is really a nice reflection of the history of this Castle. Brasov was delightful town with medieval buildings and an extensive pedestrian street with shops and restaurants outdoors despite the nippy October weather. Try the amazing dessert--papanosh (with sour cream and jam). My guide, Diana, was excellent--wiling to share history, reflections and cultural insights during the drive. Be prepared to spend a minimum of 12 hours. The windy mountain roads and heavy traffic make the drive quite long especially on the weekends but it is a great getaway. The advantage of having a guide is being able to not wait in lines for tickets and some tours.
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Stephc
Oct 16, 2024
The best way to see Transylvania! - Hands down, this is the way to travel to Transylvania! Christian (and Christina) picked us up from our hotel promptly at 7:30 and we headed out to Peles Castle. We enjoyed talking to them on the drive and learning more about Romania. We arrived at Peles and Christian walked us in, showed us our meeting spot, and walked us to the ticket booth to help get our tickets. This was the same every stop. We could spend as much or as little time at each destination as we wanted (we were slower in Peles but quicker at Bran). Lunch was on our own in Brasov, which gave us time to eat and explore at our own pace.
By the time we left Bran, other tour buses were just arriving. It was a long drive back to Bucharest, but it would have been even longer on that big bus. When you sign up for a Transylvania tour, be prepared for a long day. We made it SO much more enjoyable by doing a private tour (and got back hours earlier). The van was roomy, comfortable, and can fit 6. And our guides were amazing! Definitely worth the extra cost!
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Dbf1972
Oct 8, 2024
A great way to visit sites in the Romanian countryside - Our guide picked us up at our hotel , on time, and in a clean and comfortable car. we spent the driving time talking with him about Romania, the people and some history and the drive to the country passed by quickly. In addition to touring Count Vlad’s castle we stopped at Peles (which was being renovated, so we could not enter) and then had time for some shopping in Brasov as well as lunch. A great day with a great guide.
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Edwin_b
Sep 27, 2024
Private time with great driver. - We had an excellent time on a wonderful day traveling from Budapest with our great driver, Christian, to Brasov, Bran Castle and Peles Palace. Our time was well spent and Christian was very knowledgeable and informative about România and its history. Our private experience made our event so nice compared to the bus groups we saw going to the same places. We will recommend to our friends when they come to Romania.
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Lucy_p
Sep 22, 2024
Great tour. Great driver. - Driver Christian was very knowledgeable, engaging and professional. Made sure the day worked very well for us and considered our needs. Very very good.
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150nadiac
Aug 24, 2024
No show no cancellation - We booked via trip advisor and no one showed up . Called travel advisor and told us to wait and we are only here for full day so very bad experience
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