Day excursion to Dracula and Peles castles from Bucharest

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Place: Bucharest

Duration: 12 hours

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Guided Tour

Tour with Audioguide

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Group tour

With audioguide

Transport included

Do this because

Visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family
Be impressed by the medieval Bran castle, known as Dracula's castle
Experience Brasov's Old Town during a short guided walking tour

What to expect

Travel outside Bucharest and begin your exploration with a visit to Sinaia's mountain resort, considered the “Pearl of the Carpathians”, and Peles Castle. Erected between 1873 and 1914, the palace has been the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family and is the most visited museum in Romania. You'll visit the ground floor exhibition and the Hall of Honor, The Weapons Room, the Music Room, the Library, the King’s office among others. Then, enjoy free time in the gardens of the castle and take in the mountain scenery. Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between the 12th and 25th of February 2024 for refurbishment. In this period you will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.

Continue the day with a scenic drive through the Carpathian Mountains and arrive at Bran where you’ll tour Bran's medieval castle, also known as Dracula’s castle. Dating from the 14th century, it served for ages as a military fortress controlling the entry route to Transylvania and it is nowadays frequently associated with Dracula’s myth.

Before heading back to Bucharest, you'll stop for a short time in Brasov, a typical medieval city. Known as Kronstadt, under its German name, the city was founded in the 13th century by the Saxon community and developed as a trade settlement at the crossroads between Orient and Occident. Visit Council Square and start a short walking tour of the Old Town.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

Children under 7
People with walking difficulties

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Admission to Peles Castle (50 Lei) and Bran Castle (70 Lei)

Know in advance:

Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, you will see it from the outside only and spend more time in Brasov
The live guided tour is available in English only. Audio guides are available to download on your mobile phone in Spanish, Italian, French and Hebrew
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. If the minimum number of people is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
The maximum group size is 16 people per tour
Meals are not included, but there will be a stop for lunch to eat with the group or by yourself
The order of the itinerary depends on the season, weather, and opening hours
During the official holidays and weekends, the traffic to the mountain area might be busier than usual, so the return could be later than scheduled (around 9 – 10 pm)