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Private Day Trip from Bucharest: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov
5.0
159 Ratings
Sinaia
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to Transylvania, exploring the stunning Carpathian Mountains and visiting iconic castles like Peles Castle and Bran Castle. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Brasov city, the heart of Transylvania.
Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to Transylvania, exploring the stunning Carpathian Mountains and visiting iconic castles like Peles Castle and Bran Castle. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Brasov city, the heart of Transylvania.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Peles Castle - Peleè Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Bran Castle,…
- Peles Castle - Peleè Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Bran Castle, Romanian Castelul Bran, medieval stronghold in the Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathian Mountains) of Brașov county, central Romania. Popularly—if inaccurately—identified with the fictional Castle Dracula, Bran Castle is one of Romania’s top tourist attractions.
- Brasov Historical Center - Brașov is the country’s most popular tourist destination, enticing the tourists with the old fortified city and the Șchei district, where many ancient houses and an impressive heritage of antiquities and old worship objects are preserved.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking licensed guide and driver
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking licensed guide and driver
- Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Peleș Castle aprox 10 euro
- Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) aprox 12 euro
- Entry/Admission - Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Peleș Castle aprox 10 euro
- Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) aprox 12 euro
- Entry/Admission - Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive journey from Bucharest to Transylvania, traversing the scenic Carpathian Mountains, where you get to explore:
- Peles Castle - a stunning example of Romanian Neo-Renaissance architecture.
- Bran (Dracula’s) Castle - a significant national monument and iconic point of interest in Romania.
- Brasov city - the heart of the historical…
Embark on an exclusive journey from Bucharest to Transylvania, traversing the scenic Carpathian Mountains, where you get to explore:
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Peles Castle - a stunning example of Romanian Neo-Renaissance architecture.
-
Bran (Dracula’s) Castle - a significant national monument and iconic point of interest in Romania.
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Brasov city - the heart of the historical region of Transylvania.
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All year long Peleș Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Location
Peles Castle
Str. Pelesului 2
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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(159 Ratings)
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Michelle
Dec 14, 2024
Amazing guide and tour of Romania! - Vlad was amazing! Great opportunity to see more of the country without having to rent a car and navigate on your own.
I booked the trip very last minute (late in the evening the day before) and I was able to get a confirmation and message from the guide in less than an hour. Guide Vlad was very knowledgeable about all the locations and even spots on the road and shared stories of Romania which helped make the drive go faster. Vlad was a great driver, but roads are long and windy, so recommend something for motion sickness if that normally bothers you. But plenty of opportunities to get snacks and stop for restroom, so overall very comfortable.
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Anne_d
Dec 8, 2024
Private tour - Alin was Amazing from beginning to end. This is the first time I have ever written a review. That is how positive our experience was. We would recommend him for any group. So knowledgeable extremely experienced let us have time and worked with how we wanted our tour to go. Would recommend 110 %
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Judithdt2809xo
Nov 21, 2024
Exceptional - Our tour guide was exceptional . He was not only knowledgeable but was fun to be with . He also gave us plenty of time on our own to explore the castles and city of Brasov. I highly recommend him and look forward to other tours with him in the future .
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B9731rdashleyj
Nov 18, 2024
Great experience and amazing guide (Octavian) - This was a great experience and our guide, Octavian, was very knowledgeable and kind. He made every effort to make the trip comfortable and accommodating. Peles castle was well worth the drive from Bucharest. I would recommend choosing a week day rather than the weekend to avoid a long queue on the drive back to Bucharest (we went on a Sunday and Octavian explained that is a very busy travel day for people returning to Bucharest from the mountains for the weekend).
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Cynthia_c
Nov 17, 2024
Castles tour - The tour was very excellent and our guide (Octavian) was extremely professional. He tailored his tour narration to our interests (history and architecture). Well worth the extra cost for a private tour.
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David_p
Nov 9, 2024
Transylvania by private tour- excellent purchase! - Victor greeted us the day before our tour, introduced himself and confirmed our meeting in the lobby of the hotel (very nice!). Our entire trip unfolded in a perfect way with his explanations and continual stories, interwoven with personal reflections and experience. It was an “absolutely delightful” day and experience. Highly recommend and added Kuddos to VICTOR!
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Robindl7089bj
Nov 3, 2024
Spectacular Views, Fascinating History - We were promptly picked up at our hotel in Bucharest. Away from the big city, we discovered breathtaking mountain vistas, especially with autumn foliage in spectacular bloom. Octavian, our driver and guide for this private tour, was excellent in all ways, making this a very special day for us. The history of these lands is fascinating and Octavian ably answered all our questions. The crowds at the castle in Bran, often referred to as Dracula's Castle, were huge, (school holiday, perfect weather), but our guide made sure we got the best views and saw all the important things. We enjoyed passing through the small towns and the city of Brasov. Beautiful Peles Castle is not open every day in the cooler months so check ahead depending on the time of year you are visiting. If you are traveling to Romania, do not miss this part of the country and hope that you get Octavian to guide you through it.
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Mark_t
Nov 1, 2024
History Lesson on Bran and Peles Castles - Can't say enough good things about our guide Octavian. I was very impressed with his knowledge of Romanian and World history. He was able to educate us on a lot of the history surrounding Bran Castle and Peles Castle. There were many things he was able to point out and explain to us that we would have missed had he not been with us on the tour. He pointed out many landmarks on the road trip. I would highly recommend this tour and especially Octavian.
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Bstone76
Oct 28, 2024
Amazing day! - What an amazing day and such an amazing guide thank you! Beautiful weather in first class service! If you were able to request Octavian Dincă , I would highly recommend.
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Monica_m
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing trip -
“Coca was absolutely amazing! His knowledge of Romania’s history was incredible—he knew every detail and brought each story to life. He made the tour both informative and fun, which added so much to the experience. Dracula’s Castle was wonderfully mysterious, while Peles Castle was absolutely breathtaking. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide!”
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