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Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest for the day to discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its spooky atmosphere and ties to Vlad the Impaler, and then feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, the former royal residence of Romanian kings. Finally, explore one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved medieval villages on a walking tour of Brasov.
Start your Transylvania tour with pickup from one of four meeting points in central Bucharest and settle into your vehicle, along with a small group, for the 2-hour drive. Begin your adventure at Peles Castle in Sinaia, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family, and admire its German Renaissance architecture. Next, take in the medieval charm of Brasov on a guided walking tour through its well-preserved historical center. Discover architectural gems such as the Gothic Black Church, City Hall, watch towers, and the narrowest street in Europe. Finally, visit the castle that put Transylvania on the map, Bran Castle, which is famously linked to the Dracula legend and Vlad the Impaler. Uncover the secrets of this imposing fortress and delve into the Gothic chambers and winding passages as you learn about the infamous ruler. Conclude your day with return transport to Bucharest.
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Taxi station located on the main avenue next to the Grand Hotel Bucharest. Look for a coach with One Excellence Tours sign.
Meet with your guide and set out for your Transylvania trip.
Start your day trip with Peles Castle (inside visit), set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.
Next is the town of Brasov, previously known as Kronstadt. Its well-kept historical center filled with centuries-old homes connected by small streets paved with cobblestone retains its German medieval charm. Your walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square, which features the Gothic Black Church (BisericaNeagră – inside visit), old City Hall, watch towers, walls around the former citadel, and the narrowest street in Europe.
Final stop at Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (inside visit). The imposing construction, originally built as a fortress at the former border between Wallachia and Transylvania, looks out over a valley from its strategic position. The function of this medieval landmark is evident through its grandiose towers as well as its winding narrow staircases and passages. The Gothic appearance adds to the allure while you learn about its infamous ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and its legendary vampire. Conclude your tour with return transport to your hotel in Bucharest.
Funny and friendly tour guide. Daniel was really friendly and knowledgeable about where we went. Really helpful when people had difficulties sorting their bran castle tickets. He even got the whole bus singing me happy birthday. A really long day but work it for the beautiful views. Shame we couldn’t get a bit longer in Brasov but it was lovely. Make sure you take comfy shoes and take cash for the tour guide and peles castle, so many people didn’t even though it states it when booking.