Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle

4.5 (1,027 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration12h - 14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a small group full-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles - Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula's) Castle - as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania.

What's included

  • Live commentary on board, professional English speaking tour leader
  • Short walking tour of Brasov downtown
  • Transportation by modern air-conditioned minivan or minibus with wifi on board
  • Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew on your phone with general info about each place.
  • Peles Castle ticket
  • Bran Castle ticket

What to expect

  1. Peles Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Our first visit is to Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family and the most visited castle in Romania. Tickets are not included, please purchase them on the Peles Castle official website. Please choose only the first time slot for this castle 9:15–12:00 or 10:00–12:00, depending on the day.

    If you prefer not to visit the interior, you can enjoy the castle gardens or relax at a nearby café. Your guide will share interesting stories and history during the visit.

    *Please be aware that Peles Castle will be closed between 3 November and 2 December for cleaning & restauration. In this period we will see Peles Castle from outside and visit Pelisor Castle instead.
  2. Brasov Historical Center
    2h
    As we arrive in Brasov city, you will have a short guided walking tour of Brasov downtown and some free time to explore yourself and have a lunch break.
  3. Bran Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Tickets are not included. We expect to be there between 16:15 and 17:45, so please choose a 16:00 or 17:00 time slot.
    Select a Standard Ticket or Royal Tour Plus Fast Pass (please do not select a guided tour, as your TravelMaker guide will already provide all the explanations you need).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest – pick-up at 07:30
- Grand Hotel Bucharest (former Intercontinental), Bulevardul Balcescu Nicolae 4, Bucharest – pick-up at 08:00
- TravelMaker Romana Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:05
- TravelMaker Free Press Square Meeting Point - pick-up at 08:15

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Please note that we operate this tour with small groups (maximum 16 people)
  • Please put a note in your reservation if you require an audio guide (Italian, Spanish or French)
  • The order of the visits depends on the season, weather & the opening hours.
  • Tickets to Peles Castle are not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit the interior, please purchase your tickets in advance directly from the official Peles Castle website. We recommend booking only the first or second time slot available on your selected date. Ticket availability is limited daily, so please book as soon as possible after confirming your tour.
  • 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.
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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