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From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

Bucharest

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Overview

Hop in a minivan for a day of Romania’s Gothic tales—expert guides, comfy transfers, and castles galore await on this adventure from Bucharest!

Highlights

  • With your English or Italian-speaking guide, step into Bran Castle, also called the Dracula Castle, and the Royal Residence of Peles Castle.
  • Wander Bran Castle’s hidden stairways, secret doors, and eerie dungeons with torture tools like iron cages and spiked chairs tied to Vlad the Impaler’s legend.
  • Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.
  • Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.
  • Fun fact: Peles Castle had central heating and electricity as early as 1883, powered by its own hydroelectric plant.

Inclusions

  • Day trip to Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov
  • Expert English or Italian-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
  • Round-trip hotel transfers in AC vehicles
  • Lesson on the legend of Count Dracula with walking tour of Brasov

Exclusions

  • Entry to all attractions

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Castles royal and eerie

Leave behind the metropolis of Bucharest for an intriguing sightseeing tour. Your first stop is Sinaia, otherwise known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians!” Here, you'll visit the Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family. You'll then visit the Sinaia Monastery, a 300-year-old historic soul of the city and a cherished monument. Drive on to Bran, which is known for its famous medieval castle, The Dracula's Castle! For years now, this has been an interesting medieval art museum. Enveloped by an aura of mystery and legend, the Bran castle is perched atop a 200-foot-heigh rock, owing its fame to its imposing towers and turrets. While its association with Dracula is sketchy at best, the castle holds a strong attraction for all fans of the Count, so don't miss it.

The medieval charm of Brasov

Finally, you'll head to the city of Brasov, fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and peaking with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, this is one of the most-visited cities in Romania. The city exudes a unique medieval ambiance and has been overused as a backdrop for many period films. Walk through the old town center, the Black Church, the Council Square, the Hirscher House, and baroque-styled buildings from the Austro-Hungarian times. By late afternoon, you'll be driving back to Bucharest, having learned a fair deal about Romania's history!

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