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Transylvania Tour: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov
4.7
2,336 Ratings
București
Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest and discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Explore Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, and the medieval village of Brasov on this enchanting day tour.
Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest and discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Explore Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, and the medieval village of Brasov on this enchanting day tour.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Statie Taxi Universitate - Meet with your guide and set out for your Transylvania trip.
- Peles Castle - Start your day trip with Peles Castle (inside visit), set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in…
- Statie Taxi Universitate - Meet with your guide and set out for your Transylvania trip.
- Peles Castle - Start your day trip with Peles Castle (inside visit), set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.
- Brasov Historical Center - Next is the town of Brasov, previously known as Kronstadt. Its well-kept historical center filled with centuries-old homes connected by small streets paved with cobblestone retains its German medieval charm. Your walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square, which features the Gothic Black Church (BisericaNeagră – inside visit), old City Hall, watch towers, walls around the former citadel, and the narrowest street in Europe.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Final stop at Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (inside visit). The imposing construction, originally built as a fortress at the former border between Wallachia and Transylvania, looks out over a valley from its strategic position. The function of this medieval landmark is evident through its grandiose towers as well as its winding narrow staircases and passages. The Gothic appearance adds to the allure while you learn about its infamous ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and its legendary vampire.
Conclude your tour with return transport to your hotel in Bucharest.
What's Included
- Walking tour in Brasov
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula’s Castle, and Brasov Historical Center
- Departure from centrally located meeting point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Professional tour guide
- Walking tour in Brasov
- Free time at Peles Castle, Dracula’s Castle, and Brasov Historical Center
- Departure from centrally located meeting point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Travel to discover the sights and treasures of Transylvania. Reach Sinaia to enter the realm of a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, founded by the former Romanian kings and used as royal residence. Enter the Gothic chambers of Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its ties to Vlad the Impaler. Finally, reach one of…
Travel to discover the sights and treasures of Transylvania. Reach Sinaia to enter the realm of a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, founded by the former Romanian kings and used as royal residence. Enter the Gothic chambers of Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its ties to Vlad the Impaler. Finally, reach one of Transylvania’s founding and most well-preserved medieval towns on a walking tour of Brasov.
- Youth must be accompanied by an adult
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from 1st of August, 2024, to 1st May 2025. If your tour is booked within this period then you will see Peles Castle from the outside. You will spend more time at Bran Castle and Brasov. Subject to change due to castle policy
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under 11 y.o. cannot attend shared tours
- Minimum age of the participant is 11 years old
- No heart problems or other medical conditions such as car sickness.
- Not allowed for pregnant travelers
- Free carry on (40x30x20cm) or trolley bag (55x40x23cm) on board with weight up to 5kg per guest/person. Suitcases over 5kg are extra charged with 20 euros per suitcase. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- No refunds will be approved for late arrivals or failing to meet at the designated meeting point and departure time.
- In the event of heavy traffic on the roads or force majeure situations, occasionally the tour can take more than 12 hours
- Not allowed to join the tour under influence of alcohol or drugs
- Not allowed with Food and drinks in the vehicle
- Peles castle is closed in the following periods: 23rd of December till 26 of December, 30th of December till 2nd of January 2025
- Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time. The tour will not wait for latecomers. Check in process starts at 7:00 am
Location
Statie Taxi Universitate
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
Taxi station main avenue next to the Grand Hotel Bucharest.
Departure time 7:15 am
Look for a coach with One Excellence Tours sign
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
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(2336 Ratings)
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Ryan_e
Dec 11, 2024
Good trip, long day at... - Good trip, long day at over 12 hours. Quite strict on timings so don't miss the times told to you by your guide. Got to the pick up point for 7:15am and was back in Bucharest at around 7:45pm.
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O7359wucarolineh
Dec 11, 2024
Peles and Bram Castles and Brasov - Have no complaints at all. The guide Manuel (?) and his assistant we’re so knowledgeable. Yes there were queues but we expected that . Enjoyed the whole day
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Juancarlos_c
Dec 10, 2024
A Wonderful Journey to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the Town of Brașov - Our trip to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the charming town of Brașov was nothing short of extraordinary. The entire experience was impeccably organized, making it an unforgettable day.
The transfers were seamless and comfortable, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Romanian countryside. The timing was perfect—each stop was well-paced, giving us ample opportunity to explore and soak in the beauty and history of each location without feeling rushed.
Peles Castle left us in awe with its opulence and intricate design, while Bran Castle transported us to the heart of Transylvanian legend and history. Brașov, with its picturesque streets and vibrant atmosphere, was the perfect way to end the journey.
Our guide was outstanding—knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. They provided fascinating insights into the history, architecture, and culture of each site, making the experience not only enjoyable but deeply enriching.
In short, this trip was truly exceptional, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the magic of Romania.
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Samantha_l
Dec 9, 2024
Great value day out - It is a long day and an early start but well worth doing and great value for money. Our guide Emmanuel was excellent just the right amount of information. He ensured all ran to time which given the number of stops and the travelling was needed
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Kyliewz6946lp
Dec 8, 2024
Well worth it!! - Our tour guides Alex and Nico were fantastic. Funny and full of knowledge. It was Nico's first day of training and he was terrific. I loved hearing not just the history of the castles and Romania but also Alex's personal tales of growing up in this wonderful country. Our driver Johnny did a great job navigating the roads and Bucharests car park like traffic. The castles were beautiful and the weather suitably atmospheric for Transylvania.
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V9487btelisab
Dec 7, 2024
Organization and precision - Highly recommended tour! Very good organization, the only flaw is the little time between one excursion and another. Quite tiring, but absolutely worth it!! It allows you to visit Bran Castle, where the legend of Dracula was born thanks to the Irish writer Bram Stoker, the typical Brasov town where you can walk among pretty Christmas markets and the Neo-Renaissance castle of Peles.
Our tour operator, Lucian, was very nice and explained in detail history and curiosity about the places we went to visit, also speaks excellent English and is easy to understand!
The Italian tour was also available but we preferred the English one to get away from our beloved homeland, there being many Italians in Romania.
A tip that we give you: if you go to visit it in the colder months, cover yourself well because we also caught the snow!!
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Daydream548533
Dec 8, 2024
Through the snow and rain - Despite rain and snow the tour guide made each part of the tour interesting and informative. The team of the driver and guide managed the difficult logistics of two castles and Brasov very well and safely.
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F16pilot11571
Dec 8, 2024
It was just ok. Go in summer...it may be better - The wait at Peles Castle was 1 hour and 15 minutes. We just stood there in the cold. No apparent reason....the line just wasn't moving. Once we got in, it took less than an hour to see the whole thing. Lots of driving. Bran Castle has their stuff together more. Right in, no waiting. Not a ton to see, but still worth going. Stop in Brasov about 1.5 hours was fine.
Long (3.5 hour) ride back. Our guide, Vlad, was good. Tough to understand on the microphone. Didn't really need a guide for this tour. Not the best tour I've ever taken.
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Lydias722
Dec 7, 2024
Nasty company - Very bad and nasty people. I dont recommend this company as they are very disrespectful.
Please use any other company….
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Ejsejsejs
Dec 6, 2024
Don't use One Excellence for this tour! - Poor tour guide and toilets not available on bus, even though they exist
The tour guide, Dani, ruined this trip. His knowledge is poor, he is arrogant and he clearly finds the guests very annoying, as he is frequently rude to them unless they are female, blonde and young. If you are not, he is the Basil Fawlty of tour guides, but without the humour, more of a sneer. He gave out very basic information now and again, but spent most of the trip either on his phone scrolling the Internet, chatting to the driver or asleep!
The toilets on the coach are unavailable as they don't want to clean them at the end of the trip, so be prepared to hold your bladder for many hours, as there are very limited toilet facilities at the stops, even in the cafes if you buy a drink, and the coach will leave you behind if you are not back on time.
No doubt the Guest Relations Manager will berate this review and leave a nasty response. If you take a look at his responses to any critical feedback, it will tell you all you need to know about this company and the way they behave! I look forward to his extremely rude reply :-)
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