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Carpathian Castles Tour

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Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

There is no doubt this is the most popular one-day tour from Bucharest. In just two hours of driving, you’ll reach the amazing Carpathian Mountains. They create the prefect set to shelter Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the world. Cross the mountains into Transylvania and you’ll go back in time. Visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and the beautiful medieval citadel of Brasov. in the evening you will be back in Bucharest.

What's Included

Entrance fees to sites included in the program

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest only

Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver

Transportation by car or van

What's Not Included

Photo/Video fee at Peles Castle (optional)

Tips

You will enjoy a stop during the day for lunch, at a traditional restaurant.

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 12 - 85

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Manastirea Sinaia

Sinaia Monastery is the oldest building in Sinaia mountain resort, dating from the late 17th century. You will visit both Orthodox churches and the tour guide will offer you the proper explanations.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Peles Castle

You’ll be literally overwhelmed by the splendor of Peles Castle (standard tour – ground floor exhibition, photo fee is not included). Built at the request of Carol I, the first king of Romania, Peles castle is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. The amazing architecture and exquisite interiors are matched only by the beauty of its setting in the Carpathians.
Kindly note that your tour guide will offer you a private tour of the castle without having to join a large group. Nevertheless, during the weekends, official holidays and the warm season, the castle is crowded.
Peles castle is closed on Mondays. The Rasnov fortress or the Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

The castle of Bran is the most famous and visited museum in Romania. It was built around 800 years ago when Transylvania was controlled by Hungarian kings. The castle became a major attraction in the ’60s when it became known as “Dracula’s Castle.” You’ll get to admire its beautiful rooms renovated by Queen Marie of Romania and you’ll be told the story of Dracula.
The tour guide is going to offer you a private tour of the castle and you will not have to join a large group. Nevertheless, during the weekends, official holidays and the warm season, the castle is crowded.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Brasov Historical Center

Brasov is a city built by the German colonists 750 years ago.
It boasts a charming old town with old houses and narrow streets, being surrounded by massive walls, towers and gates for protection against different invasions. Located on an important trade route, the city developed quickly, and the residents built one of the most impressive Gothic churches between Vienna and Istanbul, today known as the Black Church (During the cold months between November and April, the Black Church will be seen only from outside).
You will see the Council Square, the Council Tower, the White Tower, the Black Church, Saint Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate, the Rope Street.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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