Escape the bustle of Bucharest and spend a day immersing yourself in the landscapes and landmarks of Transylvania. Encounter the historic castles, rich scenery, and evocative atmosphere of this unique region. Enjoy a pickup from nearby meeting points, and guided tours of these fascinating monuments. Start your day trip with a visit to Peles Castle, set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, known as the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Next, enjoy free time for lunch in the town of Brasov. Start exploring this fascinating Transylvanian town from its main square, and stroll around its well-kept historical center as you see sights like the Gothic Black Church, old City Hall, and the narrowest street in Europe. Encounter Bran Castle for your final tour stop, also commonly known as Dracula’s Castle. Take a walk inside its grandiose towers and down its winding narrow staircases and passages, and learn about the infamous Vlad the Impaler.

Immerse yourself in the legend of Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Count Dracula, on this full-day tour of Transylvania. Discover some of the historic castles of the region, and visit the city of Brasov. Start your tour with pickup from certain pickup points in Bucharest and drive towards the region of Valahia. Discover Peles Castle situated in picturesque Sinaia, and known as the Pearl of the Carpathians. Travel through the mountain scenery to Bran, where you will visit Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle. Learn the legend of the terrifying fictional Count. Move on to Brasov, located in the heart of Transylvania. Embark on a walking tour through the historical center. Encounter sights such as the Gothic church of Biserica Neagră, and the Medieval Catherine's Gate, the last remaining of the city’s defensive walls.

Enjoy a full-day small-group tour from Bucharest to the historical region of Transylvania. Uncover the influence of different cultures, including Romanian, Saxon, Turkish, and Hungarian. See Dracula’s castle and Peles Castle and venture to Brasov for a guided walking tour.  Be picked up from the comfort of your hotel and sit back and relax on the drive to Sinaia in the Transylvanian Alps. Sinaia is known for its beautiful late 17th-Century Byzantine monastery. Visit the neo-classical Peles Castle, built on a medieval route that linked Transylvania to Wallachia. Continue to the medieval Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle due to its association with Vlad the Impaler. Admire the castle's romantic setting on a forested hill. Gaze up at its imposing towers. Explore one of the largest medieval towns in Romania on a walking tour of Brasov. Tour the historic streets and take in sights such as the Council Square, Black Tower, and Black Church to get an idea of what a typical old Transylvanian city looked like. Take in gorgeous mountain scenery as you drive back to Bucharest and are dropped off at your hotel.

Enjoy a full-day trip from Bucharest to discover the Bran Castle, the inspiration for Dracula's Castle. Explore the city of Brasov on a guided tour and see the Peles Castle, the former home of the Romanian royal family. The first stop on your Transylvania adventure will be in the picturesque landscape of Sinaia, the so-called Pearl of the Carpathians. Here, discover Peles Castle, a masterpiece of design with unique turrets and great attention to detail. After taking in some unbelievable views across the mountains from Peles Castle, the trip continues to the medieval Bran Castle, better known as Dracula's Castle due to its association with Vlad the Impaler. In Brasov, follow your guide on a walking tour to admire sights such as Brasov's Council Square and the Black Church, one of the main attractions in Brasov.

On this 2.5 hours evening tour of Brasov, we will show you the highlight buildings and history of the old town. We understand that you can work during the daytime and you only have time after 7 PM and maybe the next day you’ll go home. Don’t leave Brasov before you get to know one of the best cities in Romania! Book a late evening tour and have a Brasov by night. Starting more than 800 years ago the history of Brasov is very close to the knights, the Saxons and the invaders. We will walk and talk about the Black Church, the narrowest street in Eastern Europe and about the life of the medieval population of the city. You will understand why we have two medieval parts of the city, the Romanian part and the Saxon one. You will reach extraordinary places that will give you some great views over the city, and very good spots for photos. At the end of the tour, we will enjoy a glass of wine.

Experience all that Transylvania has to offer, from the dreamy Saxon towns, imposing castles, and the fantastic landscapes, packed on a short 4-night adventure. Towns such as Sighisoara, Brasov or Sibiu will tell their history, the castles will reveal their secrets and the fortified churches peppered across the countryside will share the traditions that kept this region alive. Day 1: Starting off in Bucharest, you will follow the scenic Olt Valley all the way to Medieval City of Sibiu. From the quaint alleys to the colourful houses and the still ambiance, Sibiu will surely crawl its way into your heart. You will have the afternoon to explore the Old Town with the interlinked two main squares, the impressive churches and towers on a walking tour, and learn all about its history and influences. Overnight in Sibiu Day 2: Today you will get acquainted with the more soulful side of the region. Travelling through the countryside, you will stop in Biertan Saxon Village for a visit of its 500-year-old Fortified Church. Then it’s onwards to the village of Malancrav Village, just in time for lunch. You will be treated with a traditional meal prepared by one of the local ladies. After lunch, and 30 minutes later, you will arrive in the delightful Sighisoara. One of the last inhabited citadels, Sighisoara is also Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace. On the walking tour around its narrow alleyways you will learn all about what’s real and what is not about the legend of Dracula. Overnight in Sighisoara Day 3: Travelling even further off the beaten path, today you will travel to the Saxon village of Viscri. One of the best-preserved villages of the region, it even lured Prince Charles who has his own traditional guesthouse here. Ramble around the dusty paths, get to know the locals and their traditions, climb up to the Fortified Church. At noon, you will be invited to a traditional lunch in a local household. Leaving the rural life behind, you will travel onwards to Brasov, but not without a stop at Bran Castle. Associated with Dracula, the castle looks the part, perched high upon a cliff overlooking the unassuming village below. The history of the place couldn’t be farther from the fiction. In the afternoon, you will reach your destination: Brasov. Set at the foothills of a mountain, the old town, with its cobbled streets and colorful buildings, could be easily mistaken for a postcard. Overnight in Brasov Day 4: After breakfast, you will bid Transylvania goodbye as you will make your way back to the capital city. On the way, stop at the mountain resort of Sinaia, home to the picturesque Peles Castle. The summer residence of Carol I, the first Romanian King, Peles is an architectural marvel, inside and out. After the tour, you will reach Bucharest in the afternoon. A mismatch of different styles and influences, Bucharest is the result of a turbulent history, from being called the Little Paris, to the sad communist times.. Overnight in Bucharest

Explore 2 of the most famous castles in Romania, the Peles Castle, a former royal residence at Sinaia, and Bran Dracula's castle. Then see the enticing medieval Transylvanian towns of Brasov, Sighisoara, and Sibiu. Experience Brasov with its famous Black Church. Discover Sighisoara, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe with its fairy tales streets and a unique charm. Encounter Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture in 2007. All these towns were founded by Saxons in the 12th to 14th centuries. Biertan fortified church, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is a medieval architectural treasure hidden by the Transylvanian hills, the place you'll experience of daily life in a countryside village. Magnificent Olt River Gorges cutting through the Carpathian Mountains on our driveway back to Bucharest will conclude our tour.

Book an emotional experience at the Bear Sanctuary and hear the stories of more than 100 rescued bears. Unveil the mystery behind the legend at Dracula's Castle and take a tour through the old city center of Brasov, admiring its Saxon urban architecture. - Your private guide will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Bucharest - After crossing the wild Carpathian Mountains, visit the Liberty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti (approx. 1.5h of walking involved) - Discover one of Transylvania's legendary Castle, in Bran. Lear more about Dracula and unveil the truth behind its legend - Explore the Old Town of Brasov, once the richest city in Transylvania - In the evening travel back to Bucharest on a picturesque mountain road; Drop off to your Bucharest hotel is included

The tour starts at 8.00 a.m. with pick-up from University Square in the center of Bucharest city, location Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 3, București First thing in the morning we will journey towards the Bucegi Mountains and Prahova Valley. This is one of the most attractive mountain regions in Romania and fairly close to Bucharest city. Step 1 – Peles castle We will drive about 2 hours to reach the mountain city of Sinaia. Here we will visit the marvelous Peles Castle. This is probably the most beautiful castle in Romania, built in an enchanting bavarian style by our first King Carol I. We will visit here the interiors of the castle (about one hour) and the splendid gardens around the castle. Great view upon the mountain tops is guaranteed! Step 2 – Dracula Castle Next we move on towards another marking monument in Romania. The Bran Castle is mostly known as the Dracula Castle thanks to the Dracula Vampire legends… You will learn everything about this story from our professional tour guides. It will take us about 40 minutes driving from Peles Castle to the Dracula castle. The entire road goes through beautiful mountain landscapes as we will be crossing the Southern Carpathians. We will visit Dracula castle inside ( about one hour) and have some time at the gift shops around the castle. Step 3 – Brasov city After we’ve seen these important landmarks, we will arrive in one of Romania’s most beautiful towns. This town lies right at the feet of the mountains: Brasov was once a mighty stronghold protecting the border against invasions. The city was built by saxons and was remarkably preserved throughout time, housing now Romania’s biggest gothic church, named The Black Church. After a guided tour in the city center we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch break in the old town. You can stroll on the charming streets, get some lunch or even visit some local museums in your free time in this city. Now that we’ve seen and learnt so much, the ride back home will be the best opportunity to meditate, debate and discuss about our trip. We will be back in Bucharest in the evening, around 21:00 p.m.

This full-day trip is the best way to discover the famous area of Transylvania, and it includes the most important and unique tourist attractions in Romania. Visit the beautiful Peles Castle, once the summer residence of the Romanian royal family; Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle; and one of the most visited cities in Romania, Brasov. Our trip starts in Bucharest, and in about 2 hours you will be in Sinaia City, where you will visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol I of Hohenzollern, of German origins. Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German New-Renaissance architecture, built in the late nineteenth century and considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Peles Castle was the first European castle entirely lit by electrical current. Was used as a summer residence by the Royal family for more than 50 years, and the original interior decoration is still intact. You will continue the day, and in about one hour of driving through the Carpathian Mountains, you will arrive at Bran Castle to learn about Vlad the Impaler. Also called Dracula's Castle, it is surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocker's Dracula. Along the way, the castle had a strategic mission as the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Narrow, winding stairways lead through some 60 timber rooms, many connected by underground passages, which house collections of furniture, weapons, and armor dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries. Being surrounded by mountains, Brasov is home to one of the narrowest streets in Europe. The Rope street (Strada Sforii) is approximately four feet wide and was initially used as an access route by firefighters. Stroll around the old Town Hall Square (Piata Sfatului) and admire the trimmed baroque structures, then visit Black Church. Take a peek inside the Black Church (Biserica Neagra), the largest Gothic church in Romania. Step inside, and you’ll find a magnificent trove of cultural treasures. After this full day, we will head back to your accommodation in Bucharest.