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Peles Castle, Dracula Castle and Brasov old town - private tour from Bucharest

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10 to 14 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Peles castle, Bran Castle, Brasov medieval city and a great view of the Carpathian mountains in one day trip from Bucharest in the "Peles Castle, Dracula Castle and Brasov old town - private tour from Bucharest". 

Immerse yourself in the beautiful land of Transylvania with a private tour of its most known castles, Peles and Bran, and with a visit to the enchanting city Brasov. Visit the castles and step back in time to places where kings and queens lived. Take a walk on the medieval streets of Brasov and learn its old history. Admire the breathtaking views of the Carpathian mountains as you travel from Peles to Bran and to Brasov.

In November, when Peles Castle is closed, you can visit the torture chamber in Bran.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Walking tour of the Old Town
  • Transport by private vehicle/minivan
  • Lunch, Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Sinaia Monastery, Peles Castle, Bran Castle and the Black Church
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The guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel.

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Sinaia (pass by)

Sinaia is a town and a mountain resort in Prahova County, Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Muntenia. The town was named after the Sinaia Monastery of 1695, around which it was built. The monastery in turn is named after the Biblical Mount Sinai. King Carol the first of Romania built his summer home, Peleș Castle, near the town in the late nineteenth century.
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Manastirea Sinaia

The Sinaia Monastery, located in Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, was founded by Prince Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695 and named after the great Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt. Situated in the Prahova Valley, the monastery gave its name to the nearby town of Sinaia. The monastery consists of two courtyards surrounded by low buildings. In the center of each courtyard, there is a small church built in the Byzantine style.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peles Castle

Tour of Peles castle
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pelisor Castle (pass by)

The Pelisor castle is part of the vast architectural ensemble created by King Carol I, along the Peles river’s valley, during the entire period of his reign. It was built between 1899 and 1902, as a residence for the Royal Heirs to the throne of Romania, Prince Ferdinand, and Princess Marie.
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Busteni (pass by)

Busteni is a small mountain town located in the Prahova Valley, at the bottom of the Bucegi Mountains, which have a maximum altitude of 2,505 m (8,219 ft). Its name means tree-logs. The average altitude of the town is 875 m (2,871 ft). Is one of the most popular mountain resorts in Romania, with year-round tourism opportunities, including skiing and mountain climbing.
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Predeal (pass by)

Predeal, is a mountain resort town, and the highest town in Romania. It is located in the Prahova Valley at an elevation of over 1,000 m (3,281 ft). The town is mountainous, with the Piatra Mare mountains to the north, the Bucegi mountains to the southwest, and the Postăvarul Massif to the northwest. Predeal has five major ski runs, each with a difficulty grade. Most of them have snowmaking guns, and some are fitted ski lifts.
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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Tour of Bran castle
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Brasov Historical Center

Brasov guided tour
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

The Black Church is a church in Brasov. It was built by the German community of the city and stands as the main Gothic-style monument in the country, as well as being the largest and one of the most important Lutheran (Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania) places of worship in the region. The originally Roman Catholic structure was known as the Church of Saint Mary and the name of the Black Church is caused by the 1689 Brașov fire.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • On Monday, Peles Castle is closed so we will make a photo-stop
  • Walking tour of Brasov city center

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A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Private tour
  • Walking tour of the Old Town
  • Transport by private vehicle/minivan
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
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  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Lunch, Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Sinaia Monastery, Peles Castle, Bran Castle and the Black Church

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • On Monday, Peles Castle is closed so we will make a photo-stop
  • Walking tour of Brasov city center
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