Day trip to Peles, Bran Castles& Brasov: PREMIUM TOUR small group
Overview
Start your journey bright and early from Bucharest at 06:45 with the scenic drive to the Carpathian Mountains.
Your first stop Sinaia, dominated by a magnificent Neo-Renaissance gem, the Peles Castle, built in the late 19th century. Take a tour of its opulent rooms, admire the ornate woodwork or just enjoy it’s remarkable architecture and surroundings.
Next, head to the famous Bran Castle, about an hour’s drive from Peles. Known as "Dracula’s Castle," Bran’s Gothic appearance and dramatic hilltop setting create a mysterious allure. The castle museum offers insights into the legends of Vlad the Impaler and Transylvanian history.
After Bran, continue to Brasov, one of Romania’s most charming medieval cities. Walk through the Old Town, where cobblestone streets and the iconic Black Church await. Take in the sights around Council Square, enjoy a lunch with Romanian specialties.
After that, begin the journey back to Bucharest. The return drive takes around 3 hours.
What's Included
- Small group experience
- 1 coffee + 1 bottle of water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Tour guide
- Meals
- Castle's entrance fee
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Grand Hotel Bucharest
4 Nicolae Balcescu Boulevard, Bucharest 010051, Romania
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
București 010051, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Peles Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ! IMPORTANT - Starting 1st of June, tickets to Peles Castle have to be reserved online, for specific time frames. As the tours leaves in the morning and arrives at ~ 9:30 in Sinaia, we advise that you buy the tickets for the FIRST time frame (9:15 - 11:00) More information here: https://peles.ro/en/program-si-taxe/Peleș and Pelișor Castles are the most visited historical monuments in Romania. In order to protect them and their exceptional heritage, entrance tickets are purchased on hourly intervals, limited to 2000 people/day at Peleș Castle and 1500 people/day at Pelișor Castle. Starting July 1st, high season begins, therefore we recommend that you purchase your tickets to Peles in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- small group experience.
- 1 coffee + 1 bottle of water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- professional guide.
- tour guide.
- Meals.
- Castle's entrance fee.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day trip to Peles, Bran Castles& Brasov: PREMIUM TOUR small group is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day trip to Peles, Bran Castles& Brasov: PREMIUM TOUR small group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small group experience
- 1 coffee + 1 bottle of water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Tour guide
- Meals
- Castle's entrance fee
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ! IMPORTANT - Starting 1st of June, tickets to Peles Castle have to be reserved online, for specific time frames. As the tours leaves in the morning and arrives at ~ 9:30 in Sinaia, we advise that you buy the tickets for the FIRST time frame (9:15 - 11:00) More information here: https://peles.ro/en/program-si-taxe/Peleș and Pelișor Castles are the most visited historical monuments in Romania. In order to protect them and their exceptional heritage, entrance tickets are purchased on hourly intervals, limited to 2000 people/day at Peleș Castle and 1500 people/day at Pelișor Castle. Starting July 1st, high season begins, therefore we recommend that you purchase your tickets to Peles in advance.
