Bran and Peles Castle Day Trip
Delve deep into the beautiful mountain landscapes of Transylvania and Wallachia on this full-day trip from Bucharest. Explore the mystical Bran, known as Dracula's Castle and the Peles palace-castle.
Bran and Peles Castle Day Trip
After being picked up from your hotel in Bucharest or chosen meeting point in Bucharest, we'll head north through the mythical forests of Transylvania.
Our first stop takes place in Sinaia, a mountainous region of Wallachia, where we'll visit the imposing Peles castle. Its palatial halls were used by the Romanian royal family as their summer residence, and we'll tour the wide halls, beautifully decorated according to taste at the end of the 19th century, when King Carol I began its construction.
We'll then head to the historic city of Brașov, where we'll take a walking tour around its picturesque old quarter. After our guided tour, you'll have 1 hour of free time to have lunch in this beautiful city.
Once you've had lunch, we'll go to Bran's Castle. Inside, we'll learn about one of Romania's most famous characters, Vlad "The Impaler", a sinister character from the 15th century. This figure inspired the famous Bram Stoker novel, "Dracula". We'll remember the parts of the story that'll help us to understand the development of the myth, as well as how this character became an icon of popular culture and a symbol of Transylvania.
After exploring Bran's Castle, we'll start our return journey back to Bucharest and admire the delightful scenic views from the vehicle.
Pickup Time & Schedule
The tour includes pickup from the main hotels and hostels in Bucharest at the indicated time, which may vary depending on several reasons. If your hotel is not in the pickup area, we'll provide you with a central meeting point.
Itinerary Changes
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays. If you do your tour on a Monday, instead of visiting the inside, we'll see Peles Castle from the outside and, as an added plus, we'll visit an exhibition on medieval torture instruments in Bran.
The itinerary is subject to change depending on traffic and the season.
Price
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Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Pick up and drop off at hotel or meeting point
Car or minibus transport
English–speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Tickets to Peles Castle: 50 RON (US$ 10.90) per person
Tickets to Bran Castle: 50 RON (US$ 10.90) per person
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Does the bus have a bathroom?
A - No, but we do make bathroom stops during the journey.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
