Dracula's Castle & Peles Palace Tour from Bucharest Including Brasov Old Town
Description
Mountains, castles and legends! - the perfect combination for a full day out! From magnificent city landmarks to mysterious ruins, Romania is bursting with fascinating palaces and castles to visit. In the morning, after a short drive from Bucharest, we'll explore a majestic palace, set amongst landscapes that will take your breath away: Peles Palace in Sinaia, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. One of the most innovative, modern and beautiful residences of an European royal family at the end of the 19th century, Peles Palace still has the power to astonish the thousands of tourists who visit the site every day. From Sinaia to Bran, the drive alone will prove to be spectacular, as you climb the windy mountain roads. Next is Dracula's Castle, featuring towering spires, thick stone walls and a dramatic setting atop a 60 meters high rock Later visit Brasov, one of the seven walled cities of Transylvania. Late in the evening return to Bucharest.
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Itinerary
Early in the morning meet your tour guide/driver in front of your centrally located hotel/accommodation in Bucharest. Start the day with a short drive (120 km/75 mi; 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours) from Bucharest to Sinaia, taking in beautiful views of the Carpathian Mountains and their foothills. This short but enjoyable drive is a good opportunity to get acquainted with Romanian history and learn a few basic things about the places we are going to visit during the day.
Mountains, castles and legends! - the perfect combination for a full day out! At the beginning of this day tour, after the short drive from Bucharest, you'll explore a majestic palace, set amongst landscapes that will take your breath away: Peles Palace in Sinaia, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal family. One of the most innovative, modern and beautiful residences of an European Royal family at the end of the 19th century, Peles Palace still has the power to astonish the thousands of tourists who visit the site every day.
From Sinaia to Bran, the drive alone will prove to be spectacular, as you climb the windy mountain roads and take in the beautiful views along the way.
Lunch break in a traditional restaurant along the road, either in Sinaia, Paraul Rece or Bran village.
After lunch, you'll have a different experience, the chance to visit a medieval castle, maybe the most renowned castle in Romania: Dracula's Castle, featuring towering spires, thick stone walls and a dramatic setting atop a 60 meters high rock in the village of Bran. Unlike palaces, which were built for enjoyment, the castles were built for strength and protection. Their main purpose was to withhold enemy attacks and keep their occupants safe. And Bran Castle is one of the best examples.
Late in the afternoon, take a short ride from the village of Bran and head to Brasov, one of the seven walled cities built by the Saxons centuries ago in the southern part of Transylvania.
Take a stroll into the lovely pedestrian area, and a sightseeing tour of Brasov by car, including a view of the famous Black Church, the fortifications and some of the guild towers, the Romanian area of the city and St. Nicolas Church.
Late in the evening return to Bucharest (180 km/110 mi; 2 hours). End of service. *
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- * Peles Palace is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and other national holidays Before booking please check the official website of the palace.
- *During the weekends, national & religious holidays, peak commute hours, etc. the traffic on the road heading from Bucharest to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov, specially in the mountain area, could be heavier than usual. Please keep in mind: this is a full day tour, 10 to 14 hours. If you are on a tight schedule, please let us know in advance.
Reviews(14)
We had a fantastic one-day private tour with Adrian to Transylvania. He picked us up at our hotel in Bucharest, and we toured Peles Palace, Bran Castle, and stopped in Braşov. Choose any one-day tour from Bucharest and you’ll probably see those same sights. What made our day with Adrian so special was how knowledgeable he is about the region, and how quickly he adapted to what we liked. He was very attentive to our questions and interests, and did his utmost to make sure we had an interesting and informative day. We hope to take another tour with Adrian in the future.
As part of a visit to Romania, we chose, based on a recommendation, to take Adrian's as travel guide for a day outside of Bucharest, which would include a collection of notable sites. We came to him through a friend's recommendation. The trip was to the northern province called Transylvania and included the resort town of Sinaia, where the first Romanian King's Palace is located, as well as several other royal buildings and a small monastery. From there we drove to Bran Castle (branded as Dracula's Castle) and ended with a visit to the old city of Brasov. Beside Adrien being a European gentleman, we were very impressed by the knowledge that he demonstrated about the sites we were at and much more. His deep acquaintance and love for Romanian culture and history is reflected in his explanations, which also contain quite a few piquant details that are not always found in official history books. His extensive knowledge of the history of Europe in general also permeated the topics that were raised and we left the trip with a load of fascinating knowledge. The Van he used had 7 seats so that anyone who got tired could throw themselves in the back seat and have a nap. He made sure to bring soft drinks, water and snacks (fruits and nuts) for the trip. Although there was a "must have" list of destinations , there was also the freedom to choose something else if we felt like it, while moving, and we did. If you are looking for a real European/Romanian experience with a charming guide who is rooted in the local landscape, Adrian is your person. We recommend it wholeheartedly.
This tour is a very complete service and unforgettable experience with Mr Adrienne who was very acknowledgeable person in the Romania history. He always offered the extra mile to let us feel comfortable. Very friendly. We will never forget such an amazing day we spent with Adrienne! Highly recommended!
Adrian was an amazing tour guide and escort for our family of 5 which included 2 adults, 2 teens, and our elderly mother. He was so knowledgeable, courteous, helpful, and went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful trip. We highly recommend hiring him if you're coming to Romania. He is great to talk to and we immensely enjoyed our time with him, and are so grateful for his services.
Thank you, you're so kind!
Our experience with Adrian was incredible! Very knowledgeable and caring . I recommend this tour ! Any tour with Adrian will be great.
Adrian picked the 4 of us up at our hotel for the day. This trip was about going to Dracula Castle. He was there well before the pick-up time of 9am, which was great as he was waiting for us with a smile. This is a full day tour which lasted from 9am - 11pm. Adrian spoke excellent English and began pointing out important buildings and history. He had a wealth of knowledge, jokes and a great sense of humor. We stopped in many locations. Had lunch and dinner together. The 4 of us had just finished a 15 day river cruise of the Viking Long Boat and we all agreed this was the best part of our entire trip. Adrian is very interested in knowing what and where you want to go and he'll make it happen. Book Adrian, and you won't be disappointed.
Best guided tour I have ever experienced. Adrian is very knowledgeable, caring, helpful and pleasant. He led our group through beautiful Transylvania and we enjoyed the very much. I highly recommend Adrian as a guide.
Adrian is a unique travel guide. Professional,verst, kind,polite,sensitive and have highly aware to your needs.Really made our tour perfectly.
Myself, my husband and a couple colleagues took the tour with Adrian 02Oct22. He worked with me directly about the agenda for the day. He picked us up promptly from our hotel at our agreed upon time. The day was just perfect, even with our jetlag. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable not only about the specific subject matter on the tour, but we also asked more general questions about the country and the culture. It was our first time in Romania so starting with Adrian was spot on. He took us to a monastery, the Peles Palace (my favorite), Bran Castle and Brasov. Not only did we see these great sites, we had a nice lunch and a chimney cake for a treat. We all had a great time and I will be telling all of my other colleagues to book with Adrian when they go to visit the Romanian office.
Very kind and helpful guide. One of the best services I have ever had. I definitely will be back again and recommend to others.
