Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

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4 days (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Offered in: English

Overview

Travel throughout Romania in a small group tour of a maximum of 8 travelers.
Discover the most prominent medieval castles and landmarks in 4-days tour of Transylvania. Visit Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle, as well as several other numerous citadels and fortresses such as Rasnov, Rupea, and Sighisoara.

What's Included

Breakfast
One lunch with traditional local products
Entrance fees
Transportation with a modern vehicle
Accommodation for 3 nights in centrally located hotels
Hotel pick-up and drop off in Bucharest
Professional English-speaking guide

Airline tickets
Travel insurance
Meals and alcoholic beverages, other than the ones mentioned in the itinerary
Photography fees
Various expenses such as room service, beverages, personal calls, souvenirs, etc.
Tips for guide/driver

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Bucharest

What To Expect

Day 1

Bucharest – Peles Castle – Bran Castle – Rasnov Fortress – Brasov

4 Stops

Peles Castle

In the morning, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest. Your tour will begin with a road trip from Bucharest to Sinaia where you will visit one of the most prestigious castles in Romania, Peles Castle. Due to its beautiful architecture and idyllic setting, Peles is considered by several publications one of the most spectacular castles in the world. In the past, it was used by the Romanian Royal Family as a summer residence, until it was seized by the communist regime.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

After taking a tour of Peles Castle you will head to Bran, a small village near the Brasov, in order to visit Bran Castle. Prompted by Bram Stoker’s best-seller novel Dracula, the fame of Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle, stole the world’s spotlight. This is the reason why the Halloween party at Bran it`s very popular nowadays. The solitary image of the castle and the Gothic architecture (specific to Transylvania’s Middle Ages) have established an undying connection to Vlad the Impaler. Your Dracula tour will introduce you to the story of how Vlad the Impaler came to be associated with the legend of Dracula. The castle was built in the 13th century by the Saxons of Brasov on top of an older wooden fortification erected by the Teutonic Knights.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

After visiting the castle you will take the old trade route that passes the Carpathian Mountains and head to Rasnov, a medieval citadel perched on a hill ever since the 14th century. Your day will come to an end after visiting Rasnov and will head back to the medieval city of Brasov to spend the night. If the time allows, at night you can take a walking tour through Brasov's Council Square.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Brasov Historical Center

If the time allows, at night you can take a walking tour through Brasov's Council Square.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 2

Brasov – Fagaras Citadel – Rupea – Crit – Sighisoara Citadel

3 Stops

Fagaras Fortress

In the morning you will leave for Fagaras, an imposing citadel dating back to the feudal ages. The Fagaras Citadel has an impressive defensive system that allowed it to be one of the few structures that were never conquered. It is surrounded by a moat and by two rows of walls which makes it very difficult to lay siege to.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cetatea Rupea

In Rupea will find one of the oldest archeological sites in Romania, the first documentary recorded was in the 14th century. But the signs of human settlements are dating from the Paleolithic and early Neolithic ages. Rupea Citadel was fully refurbished in 2013. A legend says that Decebalus, the famous Dacian king, committed suicide here during the Second Dacian War in 106 AD.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

Although Transylvania’s citadels and castles are spectacular, one should not miss the medieval villages that preserve the medieval lifestyle from all the corners of Europe. On your way to Sighisoara, will stop in Crit. It is a Saxon village filled with traditional houses and with astounding cuisine. Here, you will enjoy a delicious meal before continuing your journey. Once in Sighisoara, you will start exploring this beautiful medieval town, with narrow cobblestoned paths and colorful houses. The city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ever since 1999. Sighisoara Medieval Citadel was uninterruptedly inhabited since its establishment in the 13th century. The city is renowned for its beautiful street performers as well as local craftsmen who set up various demonstrations for tourists interested in learning the secrets of historical arts. Also, in Citadel Square, you can see where Vlad Tepes House (or Count Dracula). Until 1435, Vlad Tepes lived in the ocher-colored house with his father. Nowadays, on the ground floor is a restaurant and on the first floor is the Museum of Weapons.After a busy day, you will check-in and spend the night in Sighisoara.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 3

Sighisoara – Richis – Biertan – Alba Iulia – Hunedoara - Sibiu

4 Stops

Day 4

Sibiu – Curtea de Arges – Bucharest

3 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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

Price is per person based on 2 people sharing a double room. Travelers who wish to stay in a single room must pay the single supplement fee.
Guaranteed departures operate with a minimum of two confirmed people on the selected date.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Transylvania Castles 4-day tour 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Transylvania Castles 4-day tour 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).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Breakfast.
One lunch with traditional local products.
Entrance fees.
Transportation with a modern vehicle.
Accommodation for 3 nights in centrally located hotels.
Hotel pick-up and drop off in Bucharest.
Professional English-speaking guide.

The following is NOT included:

Airline tickets.
Travel insurance.
Meals and alcoholic beverages, other than the ones mentioned in the itinerary.
Photography fees.
Various expenses such as room service, beverages, personal calls, souvenirs, etc.
Tips for guide/driver.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025

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Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest is as follows:

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

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

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Mar 2024