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Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

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Bucharest, Romania

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Overview

Visit Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle on a private day trip from Bucharest.

Legend has it that Count Dracula lived in a castle in Transylvania. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and perched high atop a rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to imposing towers the myth created around Bram Stocker's 'Dracula'. Discover the enchanting mountain region of the Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Assistance during the entire tour
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance & Photo fees
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Your tour guide will be meeting you in the hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.

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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peles Castle

Peles Castle: Located in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. In the natural back drops of the Carpathian Mountains the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Bran Castle also known as the 'Castle of Dracula' - Discover one of the most famous sights in Romania, a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. The legend about Dracula, Stoker's story is based on the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476), a ruler revered by Romanians for standing up to the Ottoman Empire. Known as one of the most dreadful enemies of the Turks, Vlad started organizing the state and enforcing the law by applying death penalty and impaling all those he considered enemies.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Brasov Historical Center

Brasov Walking Tour: Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Sfatului

Central square of Brasov
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

Largest Gothic church in Romania
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rope Street - Strada Sforii

Narrowest street in Romania
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catherine's Gate

Former gate into Brasov fortress
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 11 May 2022 - Sep 2022. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays: ​
  • Orthodox Easter 2022
  • 24 April - Peles Castle is Closed

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Assistance during the entire tour
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
  • English-speaking licensed guide and driver
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance & Photo fees

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • PLEASE NOTE!
  • On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
  • Peles Castle is closed on the following dates: ​
  • 27 Sep 2021 - 10 May 2022. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
  • 11 May 2022 - Sep 2022. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays: ​
  • Orthodox Easter 2022
  • 24 April - Peles Castle is Closed
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