What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 12 hours.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Meeting point in Piata Universitatii at the statues.

Romania

Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

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12 hours

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Overview

Enjoy a tour to the most famous castles in Romania. Discover the history of the places with a licensed tour guide. Visit Bran Castle and learn about the truth and the legend of Vlad Dracula. Enjoy a royal visit in Peles Castle one of the most beautiful and well preserved castle in Europe. Stroll in the magical city of Brasov in Transylvania.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Pick-up from centrally Meeting Point
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide

✗ Not Included

Tips for the tour guide / driver
Entrance Fees (Only in Cash)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Meet with your tour guide in the morning.

Stop 2

Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries.

Stop 3

Continue your journey to Bran with it’s famous Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by Bram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the romanian royal family, in order to became their residence.

Stop 4

Free time in Brasov. Dating from 1520, the City Council Square has been considered the centre of Brasov for hundreds of years. Merchants and craftmen fairs took place here. They came from Transylvania, Wallachia, and even the Near East andEurope. According to the types of merchandise they traded on the side streets of this Square, the streets were called The Wheat Fair, The Cloth Row, The Butnar Fair, The Linen Fair, The Cotton Row or The Coats Fair. The Square is surrounded by houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and Neo-classic style and they once sheltered small shops and warehouses. The Square is dominated by the magnificent building called the Council Hall.

Stop 5

Drop off at the same departure point.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Meeting point in Piata Universitatii at the statues

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End Point

Meeting point in Piata Universitatii at the statues

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Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems

Known For:

Day Trips in Bucharest, Bus Tours in Bucharest, Cultural Tours in Bucharest, Car Tours in Bucharest, Full-day Tours in Bucharest, Private and Luxury in Bucharest, Culture in Bucharest, Historical Tours in Bucharest

Special Instructions

• Please have the exact amount in cash for both castles(standard tour) 175 RON or 35 euro/person for adults, 100 RON or 20 euro/person for students with valid student card
• Only on Monday and Tuesday when Peles Castle is closed please have cash for Bran Castle 100 RON or 20 euro for adults, 75 RON or 15 euro for children/students with valid student card
• We can't split the castles visits(from Wednesday to Sunday)and the entrance fee will be collected only for both of them without exception. It includes the skip the line for the ticket office, Guided Tour at Peles Castle and Orientation Tour at Bran Castle and Brasov
• Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach.(40x20x25). Any baggage exceeding those limits will be charged with 10 euro(cash)for handling them by our staff.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
• There is no allocated time for waiting and we kindly ask you to be on time at each departure point