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Transylvania Tour: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov
4.5
216 Ratings
Bucharest
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Bucharest to explore the enchanting region of Transylvania. Visit the iconic Peles Castle in Sinaia, delve into the legends surrounding Bran Castle, and discover the charming city of Brasov. Uncover the secrets of this historic and picturesque area of Romania.
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Bucharest to explore the enchanting region of Transylvania. Visit the iconic Peles Castle in Sinaia, delve into the legends surrounding Bran Castle, and discover the charming city of Brasov. Uncover the secrets of this historic and picturesque area of Romania.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Peles Castle - Upon reaching Sinaia, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Carpathians” for its stunning natural surroundings and elegant architecture, explore Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family and a symbol of Romanian royalty. The visit will last up to 2 hours, depending on road conditions and the overall…
- Peles Castle - Upon reaching Sinaia, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Carpathians” for its stunning natural surroundings and elegant architecture, explore Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family and a symbol of Romanian royalty. The visit will last up to 2 hours, depending on road conditions and the overall itinerary.
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Proceed to Bran, renowned for its impressive fortress linked to the legend of Count Dracula. Listen to stories about the historical Vlad the Impaler, who is believed to have inspired Bram Stoker. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains from the citadel’s remains and take some free time to shop for souvenirs in the market. The visit will last up to 2 hours, depending on road conditions and the overall itinerary.
- Brasov - Surrounded by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and adorned with Gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture, along with numerous historical sites, Brasov is among the most popular destinations in Romania. The visit will last up to 2 hours, depending on road conditions and the overall itinerary.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English or Italian speaking guide
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English or Italian speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees for Peles Castle and Bran Castle ( approx. 34E/person)
- Lunch
- Tips for guide and driver
- Entrance fees for Peles Castle and Bran Castle ( approx. 34E/person)
- Lunch
- Tips for guide and driver
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day adventure to explore the renowned region of Transylvania, taking in some of Romania’s most significant and unique sights: Sinaia’s Peles Castle, a symbol of Romanian royal lineage and an esteemed historic and artistic monument; the intriguing 13th-century Bran Castle, surrounded by the myth of Count Dracula; and Brasov, one of the…
Embark on a full-day adventure to explore the renowned region of Transylvania, taking in some of Romania’s most significant and unique sights: Sinaia’s Peles Castle, a symbol of Romanian royal lineage and an esteemed historic and artistic monument; the intriguing 13th-century Bran Castle, surrounded by the myth of Count Dracula; and Brasov, one of the most frequented cities in Romania. Discover the reason behind Sinaia’s namesake, the sacred mount Sinai, and delve into the legends surrounding the Bran & Brasov region.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties or in a wheelchair
- Please know that Peles Castle is closed to the public on Mondays through the year and on Tuesdays from August 1st 2024 to May 1st 2025. Should your tour fall within this period, the itinerary will be adjusted to include an exterior view of Peles Castle, with extended visits to Bran Castle and the city of Brasov. Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as changes to castle policies.
- Children under 7 years old are not allowed.
- Please note that transfer duration are estiamtes and may vary based on traffic conditions and time of day
- Please refrain from consuming food, hot beverages, alcohol or smoking within the vehicle
- Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the tour in order to participate
- IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 4) The guided tour will be just in Peles Castle. 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE! 6) The pick up point is ONLY at University Square at 7 AM, you will receive a message with all the details regarding your guide phone number and bus plate number one day in advance. https://bilete.peles.ro/museums/castel-peles
Location
Universitate
Please contact the tour operator one day prior to the tour to confirm the exact pickup time at the meeting point.
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
4.5
(216 Ratings)
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Guilherme
Mar 31, 2025
Journey of the Good - Very good guide, very good mood and knows a lot about what I was talking about. Beautiful places, cosy and super recommend to all
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Dominikhs7164ty
Mar 26, 2025
Much better than expected - Booked spontaneously the night before. Lots of nice people, the tour guide Vlad was very good, the bus driver Viktor can drive very well. The castles were more interesting than thought. Unfortunately Peles Castle is closed Mo and Di, but you can still walk outside. And you actually need the 12 hours, but you can always go to dinner. Would recommend to anyone who is in Bucharest.
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Laura
Mar 15, 2025
A great tour. - I loved it. An experience I recommend. I wish I could have had time to go to more villages in the Transylvania region but for the first time, it is perfect.
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Silvia_felici
Mar 13, 2025
Very positive experience! - Wonderful Peles Castle, delightful Brasov, very overrated Bran. Our guide Maria was fantastic, very professional and nice gave us a lot of interesting information and managed the tour and the group in the best way (even managing not to make us queue too much in Peles). The only small negative note, on the confirmation email there was written pick up in hoel at 7.30, then the day before we received a text message in which it was written that the bus was waiting for us at Piazza Universdità at 7.00 ..
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Natalia_a
Mar 8, 2025
Fantastic - Vlad was a fantastic guide, he explained everything perfectly and the tour was beautiful to learn more about the history of Romania. I will definitely recommend it
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Maps65750747346
Feb 26, 2025
Great tour, excellent tour guide - Great tour with Tudor, our tour guide, who was very knowledgeable and funny. We had some difficulty finding the bus in the morning but with helpful communication with them, we were able to locate where we needed to be and they waited for us to arrive. The tour is a long day - you need to get to two castles and Brasov of course - but the coach is comfortable and Tudor kept us entertained with lots of information and jokes along the way. There were also stops along the way to stretch your legs, use the toilet and buy snacks. The castles were great and Brasov was lovely. We ate well at the Dracula restaurant! There is scaffolding on Peles castle at the moment but you can still admire the architecture on one side and take photos. Please be mindful that if you go in winter it is likely that some pathways may be icy, or covered in snow, so suitable footwear is advised. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable tour with this company. Would use them again
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Karenstaken
Feb 26, 2025
Day trip - We had such a good day , our cab driver dropped us to the wrong location and the tour guide was so helpful getting us to the bus which we was so grateful for , Tudor was our guide and was so knowledgeable about everything and made the day so interesting and he was also really funny , this was such a good tour to do when your only there a few days you get to see so much in the day would definitely recommend x
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Cameron_h
Feb 16, 2025
Beautiful day out - Had a great day. Your guide Dan was excellent. Was a long day but was able to sleep on the coach. The castles was great and the towns was lovely.
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Tanyas1716
Dec 15, 2024
A great ‘see it all’ in one day tour! - Would highly recommend this tour for a whirlwind/see it all in one day trip to Transylvania. Our tour guide Vlad was amazing, so informative and great communication plus got us in and out and through the crowds very efficiently.
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Danielvk8513wq
Feb 5, 2025
Meh. Take a bus to Brasov instead - It was ok. Peles castle is completely covered in scaffolding, which they failed to mention, so nobody wanted to take pictures-big let down. Dracula’s castle was….a bit cheesy. The castle itself is not as impressive as Peles and the whole fake dracula dummies and set ups seemed from Halloween horror nights at Universal Studios in a cheap way. Brasov was incredible, charming, and by far the highlight. Wish i would have just picked a bus to Brasov. They also charged more for me to bring my carry on even though the huge tour bus had ample empty storage compartments below…then made a big deal about being a ‘passenger mover’ not a luggage mover. Every stop there was a huge list of rules. We all felt like kids. Again, wish i would have just taken a bus to Brasov.
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