Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle
This 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.
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Two Castles in One Day
This is a small group full day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles
Pickup included
What's included in Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Peles Castle
Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania. - General Exhibition standard tour 1 hour (on Mondays you will visit Peles Castle from outside because it is closed on Mondays, and you will spend more time in Brasov city) *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 12th and 25th of February 2024 for refurbishment. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
The second visit will be at the famous Bran castle, also known as Dracula’s castle; It is considered that Bram Stocker’s novel was inspired by Bran Castle and Vlad the Impaler, one of the cruelest rulers of the Walachia region of Romania.
Brasov Historical Center
As we arrive in Brasov city, you will have a short guided walking tour of Brasov downtown and some free time to explore yourself and have a lunch break.
Inclusions
- Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
- Guided tour inside Bran Castle only in English.
- Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
- Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
- Peles Castle ticket
- Bran Castle ticket
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)
- Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)
- The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
- Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30 - Intercontinental Athenee Palace Hotel, Strada Episcopiei 1 - 3, Bucharest - pick-up at 07:40 - Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town, Strada Doamnei 12, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:50 - Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00 - TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 - TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15
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Ticket Redemption
Kindly note that it is mandatory to put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide. Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from September to March. For the rest of the year, Peles Castle is closed only on Mondays. On these days, we will see the Peles Castle & the gardens from outside, and we will spend more time in Brasov. Please find below the pick-up time for these locations: *JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90, Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest, Romania - pick up at 07:30 *Intercontinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, Strada Episcopiei 1 - 3, Bucharest, Romania - pick up at 07:40 *Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town, Strada Doamnei 12, Bucharest, Romania - pick up at 07:50 *Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest, Romania- pick up at 08:00 *TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05 https://goo.gl/maps/zv6CC8DMemuXtQ539 *TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15 https://goo.gl/maps/tApqkKYhyQr44Erq9
