Leave Bucharest behind for the mountains, traditions, and medieval legends of Transylvania.

About

On this day tour, you will travel into the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains, where tales of Dracula linger inside the Gothic towers of Bran Castle. You’ll also visit the fairytale Peles Castle in Sinaia, tucked into the forest and ranked among Europe’s most beautiful palaces.

Itinerary:

Peles Castle Our trip starts from Bucharest, and in about 2 hours you will be in Sinaia City, where you will visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol I of Hohenzollern, of German origins. Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, built in the late nineteenth century, and is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Peles Castle was the first European castle entirely lit by electrical current. It was used as a summer residence by the Royal family for more than 50 years, and the original interior decoration is still intact.

Bran - Dracula's Castle You will continue the day, and in about one hour of driving through the Carpathian Mountains, you will arrive at Bran Castle. Also called Dracula's Castle, surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend, it owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocker's Dracula. Throughout its history, the castle had a strategic mission as the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Narrow winding stairways lead through some 60 timber rooms, many connected by underground passages, which house collections of furniture, weapons, and armor dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries.

In the evening you will be back in Bucharest.

More Info

Inclusions: • Hotel Pick up and Drop off • Bottled Water • Driver/Guide - English Speaker • Personal and Luggage Insurance • Live Commentary on Board • Parking Fees • Road Tax

Exclusions: • Entrance Fee • Meals and Drinks

Know before you book

• Peles Castle is closed on Mondays, and you will see Peles Castle and the gardens from outside.
• The tour usually lasts about 10 hours, and during the official holidays and weekends, it could take 11–12 hours because the traffic to the mountain area might be busier than usual.