Transylvania Tour from Bucharest to Budapest: 4 days

5.0 (4 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Go deep in this beautiful land of Transylvania on this 4-day tour from Bucharest to Budapest. This tour offers you the chance of exploring a number of Romania’s highlights including Dracula’s Castle, the Royal Peles Castle, the UNESCO-listed citadel of Sighisoara, Sibiu , Corvin castle and much more as you make your way to the Hungarian capital of Budapest.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Small-group tour (maximum 8 people per group)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • No accommodation provided
  • Peles Castle

What to expect

Day 1: Bucharest – Peles Castle- Bran Castle- Brasov
  1. Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)
    Pass by
    On your first day meet with your guide and set out for Romania.
  2. Peles Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Your first stop will be at Sinaia where you will stop at the Peles Castle. This 19th century castle was built by the royal family of Romania and it’s still being preserved in the same way it did over a century ago.
  3. Bran Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After Peles Castle head out for Bran castle also known as Dracula’s castle. Inside this 14th century castle you will find out the real story of Vlad Dracula.
  4. Brasov Historical Center
    30m
    In the afternoon reach Brasov where you will be taking a walking tour to admire the main sights of the city.
Day 2: Brasov – Sighisoara - Sibiu
  1. Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
    2h
    Start fresh in the morning after breakfast with your guide and head for your first stop in Sighisoara town. This fairytale city is the place where Vlad Dracula was born. Join our tour guide for a walking tour of the Old Town to find out the history behind Sighisoara.
  2. TransferSibiu24
    45m
    In the afternoon reach Sibiu where you will take a walking tour of the Old Town. Sibiu is known for being elected the first European Capital of Culture in 2007 from East Europe. Tour the old town with our guide to find out more.
Day 3: Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Corvin Castle - Timisoara
  1. Cetatea Alba Iulia
    1h
    Start fresh in the morning and set out for Alba Iulia town. Alba-Iulia has an important cultural role in modern Romania as this is the place where the ancient and medieval history can be observed and also for the fact that this is where our country signed the unification treaty in 1918. Stroll the Old Town section to explore the history of this city.
  2. Castelul Corvinilor
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After Alba-Iulia head for Corvin castle. Explore this gothic castle to find it’s history that lays in the walls of this place.
  3. Timisoara Historical Center
    30m
    In the afternoon reach Timisoara. This bustling city has been awarded European Capital of Culture 2019 due to it’s architecture that shows Turkish influence and massive Austro-Hungarian influence.

    Stroll the city center for a short walking tour as your guide will introduce you in the local culture.
Day 4: Timisoara – Arad – Budapest
  1. Filarmonica Arad
    30m
    Today set out in the morning towards Arad town for a short walking tour. Arad is one of the Transylvanian towns with rich culture, that can be observed through it’s architecture. Stroll the city streets to see City Hall Palace , the Palace of Culture , the neo-gothic and secessionist-style Red Church, the large domed Roman Catholic Church and the neo-classical State Theatre. If time allows it you can have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

    After Arad set out towards the border between Romania and Hungary and reach Budapest.

    In the afternoon reach Budapest.

    End of service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in front of the Hilton Garden Inn Old Town where the pedestrian street starts.

End point

at your accommodation in Budapest, only in the city center

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We do not provide pick-up or drop off service
  • Your guide will assist you with purchasing the entrance tickets
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays year-round and on Tuesdays from 1st of August, 2024, to 1st May 2025. If your tour is booked within this period then you will see Peles Castle from the outside
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Tour Guide will set departure point and time for every day of the trip.
  • If you require assistance with overnight accommodation, we can provide at your request.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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