Transylvania 4 Days Private Tour from Bucharest

5.0 (2 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration4 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Uncover Romania's top Transylvanian treasures on a private day tour to Peles Castle, Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Brasov Old Town, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel (UNESCO), Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO), ViscrI Fortified Church (UNESCO), Sibiu Old Town. Enjoy a flexible schedule for a comprehensive sightseeing experience at your own pace. Throughout the excursion, your local guide provides insightful and immersive commentary, taking you beyond the typical tourist guidebook. Comfortable round-trip transportation enables efficient and comfortable travel, avoiding the limitations of shared transportation. Get the personalized experience of a private tour in Romania. Maximize your limited vacation time in Romania. Customize the tour itinerary to suit your interests (if desired and possible).

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel (in only one place/booking) or at the specified meeting point.
  • 3 nights accommodation - in double room occupancy - in 3* hotels / guest houses, breakfast included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guidance - Licensed Tour Guide
  • Food and drinks - except breakfast (all your meals during the tour, you will buy on your own)
  • Any personal expenses
  • Peles Castle entrance fee - 10 euros/adult (you will pay to the attraction, on spot)
  • Bran Castle entrance fee - 14 euros/adult (you will pay to the attraction, on spot)
  • Viscri Fortified Church - 3 euros / adult (you will pay to the attraction, on spot)
  • Biertan Fortified Church - 3 euros / adult (you will pay to the attraction, on spot)

What to expect

Day 1: Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov
  1. Peles Castle
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Peles Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, a former royal summer residence. This impressive castle has enchanting surrounding, being placed at the mountain foot. You will be accompanied by our tour guide or the local castle guide inside the castle. You will have time for the interior visit and the garden.
  2. Bran Castle
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Bran Castle is maybe the most famous castle in the world. It is a relatively small Transylvanian fortress, built in a gothic romantic architecture style. You will be accompanied by our tour guide inside the castle, in the first room and provided with brief explanations then you will continue the visit alone (you will find rich info panels inside). We are going to talk about Dracula's Castle mostly before our arrival. You will have time for the interior visit, the garden and the souvenir shops. Sometimes we may set your lunchtime here. After this we will head to Brasov
  3. Brasov Historical Center
    1h
    Brasov is a charming Transylvanian city placed at the mountain foot. The most attractive part here is the medieval old town area. After the hotel check-in we could have a short walking tour around and then you will have free time. The most popular attractions here are the Council Square with its former City Hall, the commercial street, the Black Church, which is the main city attraction, the Rope Street and more.
Day 2: Brasov - Viscri Village - Sighisoara
  1. Viscri Fortified Church
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    We leave Brasov and stop for Viscri rural UNESCO site. We visit the medieval Viscri Fortified Church, part of UBESCO heritage.
  2. Sighisoara
    1h
    Sighisoara has a charming Medieval Citadel which is part of the UNESCO heritage. After the hotel check-in we could do a short walking tour and then you will have free time.
Day 3: Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu
  1. Biertan Fortified Church
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    We leave the charming Sighisoara and stop for Biertan Fortified Church, UNESCO site and one of the most valuable and beautiful medieval structures in Transylvania.
  2. Sibiu
    1h
    We leave Biertan Village for Sibiu, one of the most beautiful Transylvanian cities. After the hotel check-in we do a short walking tour in the Old Town area. Then free time for you.
Day 4: Sibiu - Olt Valley and Cozia Monastery / Transfagarasan Road - Bucharest
  1. Cozia Monastery
    30m
    Today we decide (at our sole discretion) which route to take for Bucharest. The main option is going on the Olt Valley, including a stop for Cozia Monastery and time for lunch. Under certain conditions we could decide (at our sole discretion) to go on the Transfagarasan road: if the weaher is very stable (no rain, wind, etc.) and no high traffic and if the road is open on the entire section (mostly between July and October). Our tour ends in Bucharest.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the hotel entrance

End point

In front of the hotel entrance

Pickup details

Since this is a private tour, we do the pick up/drop off at your hotel in Bucharest in a single place/booking. If your hotel is not in our pick-up list, we may ask you to meet us at the closest hotel on our list or at our meeting point - Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town. Please be outside, in front of the hotel entrance, 5 minutes before departure time. Thank you!

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 5 y.o. cannot attend this tour
  • Peles Castle is closed every Monday and Tuesday throughout the year, as well as during the entire month of November. If your tour is scheduled during this time, you will only be able to view Peles Castle from the outside
  • This is a private tour, only you and your group will participate
  • Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking disabilities (especially Bran Castle involves climbing stairs).

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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