Day Trip from Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle Sinaia
Description
A relaxing day in Romania! Is a small group full day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles - Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula's) Castle - as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania. We have enough time for pictures and have lunch in a Romanian restaurant if you wish. The price is for the whole group.
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Itinerary
Peles Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I. Public visits are made within guided tours. One of the tours is limited to the ground floor, another adds the first floor and the complete tour includes the second floor.
Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Brasov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. The castle is now a museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. Tourists can see the interior on their own or by a guided tour. At the bottom of the hill is a small open-air museum park exhibiting traditional Romanian peasant structures (cottages, barns, etc.) from across the country.
Explore one of Romania’s most beautiful cities, Brasov, by candlelight as you walk along the narrow streets of the old town.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can take you from any hotel in Bucharest. You just have to call 1 day before to set the meeting point.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
We had a great day out with Liviu, he was a wonderful guide and very flexible to what we wanted to do, while keeping us on informed and on track! It’s a long day out to the castles and Bravos but worth it! Peles castle was gorgeous and we stopped for great Romanian food on his recommendation.
Nico was an excellent guide, considerate of the needs of the group. The commentary was insightful and interesting. I would recommend and thanks for a great day.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure spending the day with you and being part of your visit to Romania. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the commentary interesting and insightful. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending the experience. It means a great deal to me. I wish you all the best in your future travels and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Romania someday. Warm regards, Nico
Thanks Nico, we very much enjoyed our visit to the castles, and travelling though such lovely scenery. We appreciated your comments and insights. We recommend this trip.
Thank you very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure spending the day with you and showing you some of Romania’s most beautiful places. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the castles, the scenery, and the stories along the way. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Romania with me. I wish you many more wonderful travels, and I hope to welcome you back again in the future! Best regards, Nico
Was the experiencie Excellent👏
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a great pleasure meeting you and showing you Romania. I truly enjoyed spending time together and learning a little about Mexico as well. I’m very happy that you enjoyed the tour, the scenery, and the experience. Your kind words mean a lot to me. I hope one day to welcome you back to Romania for another beautiful trip! Warm greetings to Mexico and safe travels always!
This was a great experience! Our driver was excellent and provided interesting information on the diverse communities we passed through as well as his own experience growing up and living in beautiful Romania. The landscapes are stunning and the castles interesting. It was a rainy day but that was no problem. Dress for the weather!
Thank you very much for your beautiful review! It was a real pleasure meeting you and spending the day together. I’m very happy that you enjoyed the tour and your experience in Romania. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me and motivate me to continue offering memorable experiences to all my guests. I hope to see you again in the future for another adventure! Best wishes and safe travels!
We had great time time to visit Peles Castle, Bran Castle and lunch time at Brasov. This is a very good private tour from Bucharest to the surrounding area. The tour guide / driver Nico is very nice and knowledgeable and easy to talk during the driving time. I would recommend this private tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to explore Romania with me! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and spending the day together. I’m very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour, the places we visited, and the overall experience. Your kind words mean a lot and motivate me to continue offering the best possible experience to every guest. I hope to welcome you back to Romania again someday for more beautiful adventures together! Wishing you all the best and safe travels always! Nico ( Liviu)
We had an amazing experience on the day trip from Bucharest to Bran Castle, Sinaia, and Peleș Castle, and a big part of that was thanks to Nico. From the very beginning, Nico was incredibly professional, friendly, and well-organized, he told us stories, explained the history and added details that made each place interesting. He answered our questions, and gave helpful tips along the way, the itinerary itself was fantastic, highly recommend this tour, and if you get Nico as your guide, you’re in great hands.
We had a truly fang-tastic day trip from Bucharest with Liviu to Peleș Castle, Bran (Dracula) Castle and Brașov. A huge plus for us was that Liviu collected us directly from our airport hotel, which many other tours wouldn’t do. Liviu messaged us on WhatsApp the day before to suggest a 7am start to avoid commuter traffic and sent us a link to pre-book timed tickets for Peleș Castle, making the whole day run incredibly smoothly. The drive to Sinaia was scenic, relaxed and full of photo opportunities. We spent around 1.5 hours exploring Peleș Castle and its grounds — every room inside felt like a work of art. Noticing our love of photography, Liviu even added a bonus stop at a nearby monastery and another scenic mountain stop, which were completely unexpected and beautiful. Next was Bran Castle, where we again had plenty of time to explore. While the interior was less impressive than Peleș, the dramatic exterior and spooky atmosphere made it well worth the visit. We also had time for souvenirs and some much-needed mulled wine to warm up. Afterwards we headed to Brașov, where Liviu recommended La Ceaun for lunch — an excellent choice. Friendly English-speaking staff, delicious regional food, generous portions and very reasonable prices. We then enjoyed some free time wandering the charming old town. On the journey back, Liviu noticed we were trying (unsuccessfully) to photograph the castle used in the Netflix series Wednesday from the car. Without hesitation, he offered a quick stop so we could take proper photos — another thoughtful bonus that really made the day special. We also grabbed some stunning shots of the mountain peaks nearby. Throughout the day, Liviu shared interesting snippets of Romanian history, was happy to chat or give quiet time depending on our mood, and had a great sense of humour. His driving was excellent, he was flexible with comfort breaks, and his local knowledge really elevated the experience. We would absolutely book with Liviu again. Thank you for such a memorable day!
I booked a private tour so I could have my own timings and stops without being dependent of the rest of the group. My guide Nicki was excellent. He made a difference and it was a great day. We made the most of all the places we visited.
Nico was a fantastic guide, he recommended an early start to avoid heavy traffic, was extremely knowledgeable on history and sights, spoke great English and recommended a fantastic local restaurant for lunch! We would highly recommend this tour.
