2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest

4.9 (31 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You are invited to discover the medieval city of Brasov and the towns of Bran and Rasnov throughout a 2-day guided tour which will help you to better understand the history and facts behind the legends and of course to have a lot of fun. Take a walk in the narrow medieval streets of the ancient towns and it will make you feel the mysterious atmosphere of the past. Every building has its own story, the walls of the fortresses still display the marks of the turbulent history.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • Overnight accommodation at 3* Hotel in Brasov
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees & Photo / video fees

What to expect

Day 1: Bucharest - Sinaia Monastery - Peles Castle - Brasov Tour & Accommodation
  1. 5m
    Your tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby
  2. Manastirea Sinaia
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia also called the Cathedral of Bucegi Mountains. It was the first construction in the area of the present mountain resort being a valuable Romanian religios site and architectural monument built at the end of the 17th century.
  3. Peles Castle
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Located in the town of Sinaia, it is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. In the natural back drops of the Carpathian Mountains the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture, an astounding Royal residence dating from the end of the 19th century.
  4. Brasov
    1h 30m
    Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.
    Tour highlights: Central square, Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Catherine's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Mount Tampa.
  5. Piaka Sfatului
    15m
    Central square of Brasov
  6. Black Church
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Brasov's most important landmark, apparently the largest church between Vienna and Istanbul, towers over Council Square and the old town.
  7. Rope Street - Strada Sforii
    5m
    Narrowest street in Transylvania.
  8. Muntele Tampa
    Pass by
    The town of Brasov is located at the foot of Mount Tampa.
  9. Catherine's Gate
    5m
    Stop for photos at the medieval gate into the old fortress of Brasov.
  10. Black Tower
    Pass by
    One of the medieval towers of Brasov.
Day 2: Brasov - Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle - Rasnov Fortress - Bucharest
  1. Bran Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Bran Castle also known as Dracula's Castle: is a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock.
  2. Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Rasnov Fortress: this impressive citadel was built in the 14th century to protect the people of Rasnov and surrounding villages from the numerous ottoman invasions.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer pick-up from any hotel & apartment rental in Bucharest.

The guide will meet you in your hotel lobby or in front of your accommodation building.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when taking the tour with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Price is per person based on 2 people sharing a double room
  • PLEASE NOTE!
  • Peles Castle is closed on certain dates. On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
  • PLEASE NOTE! Peles Castle is closed on the following dates:
  • 01 Feb - 30 Mar. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
  • 31 Mar - 31 Dec. Closed on Mondays with below exceptions for the holidays:
  • Orthodox Easter 2020 ​
  • 19 April - Peles Castle is Closed
  • 20 April - Peles Castle is Open
  • Winter Holidays 2020
  • 25 Dec - Peles Castle is Closed
  • 28 Dec - Peles Castle is Closed
  • 01 Jan 2021 - Peles Castle is Closed ​

Cancellation policy

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

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