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Private Full Day Trip to Peles & Bran (Dracula’s) Castles &Brasov

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Bucharest, Romania
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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

For many years, Transylvania was a mysterious land, the place where strange legends were born and intriguing characters were created. Thanks to this trip, you will have the chance to discover a small part of this land. In only one day you will visit 2 impressive and very different castles as well as a charming medieval city, probably one of the most beautiful ones in our country.

What's Included

  • Transport by car/minibus
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • English speaking guide
  • Peles Castle ticket
  • Bran Castle ticket
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Peles Castle

The former summer royal residence of the first king of Romania, Carol Ist. Built-in the second half of the XIXth century, Peles Castle remained an important legacy of the Romanian royal family, a symbol of honor and discipline. Prepare to discover the incredible story of the Romanian kings and the beauty of their castle.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

We will continue the journey, entering Transylvania “the country beyond the forest”. Here is where you will see the second castle in the program, Bran Castle, a medieval construction that became so famous thanks to the legend of Count Dracula. You do not need special equipment to visit the castle, but our advice is not to forget the garlic!
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Brasov Historical Center

Reaching Brasov, you will stop in the Old City center and visit the Council Square and the Black Church, the largest Gothic building in the Eastern part of Europe. Here, you will find out the story of the Saxons who colonized Transylvania in Medieval Age and their beautiful legacy which remained in very good shape despite time passing by.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for this trip to run.
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.
  • 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).

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Trip to Peles & Bran (Dracula’s) Castles &Brasov?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transport by car/minibus
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • English speaking guide
  • Peles Castle ticket
  • Bran Castle ticket

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for this trip to run.
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.
  • 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).
  • The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.

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