From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour
Take a day trip to visit the most famous castles in Romania. First, visit Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful in Europe, and then visit Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle). Enjoy free time in Brasov Old town a typical transylvanian city.
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From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour
What's included in From Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Old Town Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Peles Castle
In the morning meet the guide in Bucharest. Leave the city on the route to Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania. The Peles Castle is 44 kilometers away from Brasov in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, and a weaponry collections from the 15th up to the 19th century.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Bran castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from Brasov (25 kilometers) at the entrance in the Bran – Rucar passage. The first documentation about Bran Castle appeared in 1377. Throughout history, the Castle had a strategic mission of acting as a border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, then under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel Batran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of Brasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of Brasov to the Romanian royal family and so it became their residence.
Brasov Historical Center
Enjoy free time in Brasov and admire the town's houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style. Explore the medieval fortress of Brasov, formerly one of Europe's most secure fortresses. See the preserved old wall, the Black and White Towers and the Weaver's Bastion. Also, learn about Catherine's Gate, situated near the Schei Gate in the western part of the fortress and its 4 little towers symbolizing the medieval right of life and death over the vassal's lives.
Inclusions
- • Transport with air-conditioned vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Tour guide during the bus ride
- Tips for the tour guide and driver
- Entrance fees (Only in cash in Lei or Euro)
- Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach.(40x20x25)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Children under 7-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year round and on 20th April. If your tour is booked within this time period when is closed you will see Peles Castle from the outside
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting at Taxi stop in front of Grand Hotel Bucharest
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You must prepurchase online the tickets for the Castle/s Please have the exact amount in cash 10 euro or 50 RON/person (adult, student, seniors or childrens) for the Package that includes: - Guided Tour at Peles Castle(ground floor) - Orientation Tour at Bran - Orientation Tour Brasov Old Town - Boarding starting with first seats - On Monday and Tuesday package includes an extended orientation tour of Brasov Old Town - Package price is Standard • In case of events beyond our control (weather, special events, traffic, etc) could lead to a visit only on outside of one castle or to a delay of the arrival time in Bucharest • There is no allocated time for waiting and you need to be on time at each departure point • Only a small handbag or small backpack allowed onboard the coach.(40x20x25). Any baggage exceeding those limits will be charged with 10 euro
