Bucharest: Peles & Bran Castle Day Trip with Brasov
ID: GYG1250320-1915586
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the medieval fortress of Brasov on a day trip from Bucharest. Learn about the history of the castles and enjoy free time in Brasov.
Discover some of Romania's most famous castles on a tour from Bucharest. See Peles Castle and Bran Castle, and take some free time to stroll through the Old Town of Brasov.
Following pickup from Bucharest, leave the city for Sinaia where you can see Peles Castle, the former residence of the kings of Romania filled with furniture, ornamental objects, carpets, tapestries, sculptures, paintings and collections of weapons from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Continue to Bran with its famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Learn about the castle's history and how it had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia.
Enjoy free time in Brasov and admire the town's houses built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style. Explore the medieval fortress of Brasov, formerly one of Europe's most secure fortresses. See the preserved old wall, the Black and White Towers and the Weaver's Bastion.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the medieval fortress of Brasov
- Discover the stunning Peles Castle, a former royal residence
- Visit Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle
- Admire the Renaissance, Baroque, and neo-Classic architecture of Brasov
- Learn about the history of the castles and their strategic importance
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Check weather conditions for appropriate clothing
INCLUDED
- Pickup from Bucharest
- Visit to Peles Castle
- Visit to Bran Castle
- Free time in Brasov
- Tour of Brasov's Old Town
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Entrance fees to castles
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
