During this private guided tour you will have the unique opportunity to explore Peles Castle and Bran (Draculas) Castle as well, as a visit to the Old Town of Brasov, located in Transylvania at the foothills of Carpathian Mountains. Your private tour guide will guide inside of the tourist attractions answering to all of your questions. You will discover the famous castles of Sinaia Mountain Resort which served as a residence for the royal family, then drive to one of the most picturesque roads, with mountain resorts spreading across it. This valley is a narrow corridor between Transylvania and Wallachia, an ancient road that is one of the most visited routes in Romania. We continue to Bran Village, passing through a dramatic mountain landscape, to we reach the legendary Dracula
s Castle. After visiting this amazing stronghold of Transylvania we drive to old town Brasov where you can enjoy lunch and have a guided tour of the most interesting sites of this medieval jewel.
Pickup included
Visit the Peles Castle Complex, one of the best-preserved royal palaces in Europe. On the inside as well as on the outside, the Castle is full of ornaments and features elaborate wood sculptures and paintings representing scenes from the musical compositions of the German composer Richard Wagner.
Once we arrive in Bran Village we will visit the legendary Bran (Dracula`s) Castle. The first historical reference of the Bran Castle is a document issued on November 19th, 1377 by Ludwig I d’Anjou, by which Brasov’s inhabitants received the privilege of building a fortress “at their own work and expense”. The Bran Castle was restored under the supervision of Karel Liman Between 1920-1921. He was the architect of the Royal Court, who turned it in a beautiful summer residence surrounded by a park with promenade alleys, a lake, fountains, and a tea house.
In the afternoon, we will explore Brasov old town, surrounded by the Southern peaks of the Carpathian Mountains. According to historical references from 1234, Brasov was called Kronstadt- The royal city. During the second half of the 14th century it was confirmed as the administrative and ecclesiastic center of the region of Tara Barsei, “the free Royal town”, one of the economic and cultural centers of Transylvania.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Meet our guide in the hotel lobby.
• Please note: contact Romania Tour Store on +40758990033 at least 48 hours prior to departure to reconfirm booking, provide hotel pick up information and additional information if required. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time