Uncover the mysteries of Transylvania on a two-day tour. Visit Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, and cultural cities like Sighisoara and Sibiu. Explore the legends and beauty of this enchanting region.
Uncover the mysteries of Transylvania on a two-day tour. Visit Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, and cultural cities like Sighisoara and Sibiu. Explore the legends and beauty of this enchanting region.
Day 1 - Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov - Sighisoara
Bucharest - Depart from your hotel at 8:00 a.m.
Peles Castle - Explore the stunning Peles Castle, the summer home of Romania’s first king, King Charles I of Hohenzollern, who was of German descent. Designed by a Czech architect, this castle is renowned for being one of the most advanced…
Day 1 - Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov - Sighisoara
Bucharest - Depart from your hotel at 8:00 a.m.
Peles Castle - Explore the stunning Peles Castle, the summer home of Romania’s first king, King Charles I of Hohenzollern, who was of German descent. Designed by a Czech architect, this castle is renowned for being one of the most advanced castles in Europe during its construction in the 19th and 20th centuries. Each room boasts a distinct style, unlike any other. The Florentine room offers a delightful Italian Renaissance ambiance.
Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Discover the renowned Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, located 25 kilometers from Brasov at the entrance of the Bran – Rucar passage. The castle gained fame from Bram Stoker’s 1897 Dracula legend, later adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola. The earliest records of Bran Castle date back to 1377. Historically, the castle served a strategic purpose as the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Initially under the rule of King Sigismund of Luxemburg of Hungary, it later came under the Romanian voivodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes, and eventually under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912, it was gifted by the municipality of Brasov to the Romanian royal family to become their residence.
Brasov - Proceed to Brasov, where you can enjoy free time exploring the old town. Since 1520, the City Council Square has been the heart of Brasov, hosting merchants and craftsmen from Transylvania, Wallachia, and even the Near East and Europe. The side streets of the Square were named after the types of goods traded, such as The Wheat Fair, The Cloth Row, The Butnar Fair, The Linen Fair, The Cotton Row, or The Coats Fair. The Square is encircled by Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial, and Neo-classic style houses that once housed small shops and warehouses.
The Square is dominated by the impressive Council Hall building.
The medieval fortress of Brasov was one of the most secure in Europe, featuring stone walls, 32 defense towers, 8 bulwarks, and 4 fortified gates. The towers served both defensive and observational purposes. During the tour, you will see the preserved old wall, Black and White Towers, and the Weaver’s Bastion – the largest and best-preserved bastion.
Ecaterina’s Gate, near the Schei Gate in the western part of the Fortress, was built in 1559 in the Renaissance style. It features a sharp tower and four smaller towers, symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over vassals (the right of the broadsword). The gate also had firing vents and a drawbridge with chains, making it one of the most fortified gates in the city.
Day 2 - Sighisoara - Sibiu - Bucharest
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - Visit Sighisoara, a “fortress city” and UNESCO monument, which preserves its medieval center on the fortification hill. This is also the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, better known as Count Dracula. Enjoy the medieval atmosphere in Vlad Dracula’s birthplace.
Sibiu - Explore Sibiu, a charming city with a timeless atmosphere, which was the European cultural capital in 2007. During the city tour, stroll through the old streets to admire key monuments, such as the Bruckenthal Palace built in the Baroque style in the late 18th century, the Lies Bridge connecting the lower and upper towns, the Cathedral of Saxons, the Catholic Cathedral, and the city’s main squares.
Bucharest - Return to your hotel in Bucharest.
- Transport by car/minivan/van
- Overnight in Sighisoara in a 3* hotel
- Driver
- Breakfast
- Transport by car/minivan/van
- Overnight in Sighisoara in a 3* hotel
- Driver
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees
- Tips for driver/tour guide
- No tour guide will be following this tour. We can offer local tour guides at extra costs.
- Entrance fees
- Tips for driver/tour guide
- No tour guide will be following this tour. We can offer local tour guides at extra costs.
Explore the birthplace of Dracula, Sighisoara, stopover at Sibiu, acknowledged as the European Capital of Culture in 2007, uncover Dracula’s Castle in Bran, the regal Peles Castle, and the striking city of Brasov. Recognized for the allure of its valleys and towering peaks, Transylvania is perceived as one of the well-known spots globally for its…
Explore the birthplace of Dracula, Sighisoara, stopover at Sibiu, acknowledged as the European Capital of Culture in 2007, uncover Dracula’s Castle in Bran, the regal Peles Castle, and the striking city of Brasov. Recognized for the allure of its valleys and towering peaks, Transylvania is perceived as one of the well-known spots globally for its enchanting legends and mystifying lore.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Required: Minimum 4 persons to book the tour.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
