TRANSYLVANIA
The Carpathian standouts.
The 10 most popular Bran Castle tours. Every one of them covers entry to the castle Bram Stoker built the legend around, plus the Carpathian foothill drive that gets you there. The differences come down to which other stops are bundled in.
Bucharest to Transylvania in 12 hours: guided Peleș and Bran castles plus free time in Brasov Old Town, with Dracula legends.
“We enjoyed the trip, Pele Castle was very pretty. Overall very good experience.”
Bucharest to Transylvania in 12 hours: Peleș Castle, free time in Brașov, and Bran Castle with Dracula lore and guided stops.
“The tour guide and driver were both excellent. The coach was great and all spots were really enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Full-day Transylvania trip from Bucharest with guided visits to Peleș and Bran Castles plus a walking tour in Brașov, all in one long day.
“Fantastic day trip. Our tour guide Vlad was very informative and friendly. I liked the way he Whats Apped us throughout the day with instructions too. We went on a Tuesday, Peles Castle is closed on this day, so we had an hour to see it from the outside. Maybe on days it is closed,…”
A 12-hour Dracula-themed day trip from Bucharest with Peleș Castle, Brașov’s medieval center, and Bran Castle, plus easy coach pickup.
“Great culture and history at Peles Castle so take a guided tour so you don't miss anything. Bran (Dracula) Castle is a can't miss for a more old school Castle experience with small passages, narrow doorways, low overheads. Watch it if over 6 foot tall! Tour guide Julian was awesome!”
Two castles in one day plus Brasov’s old-town walk. Early start, lots of sightseeing, and entry tickets not included.
“This tour was very interesting as we got to see Peles Short Castle, the medieval town of Brasov and Dracula’s Castle all in one day. Our tour guide Vlad was very knowledgeable, informative, and accomodating. We liked the fact that we had time for a delicious meal and then still had time for souvenir shopping.…”
Full-day trip from Bucharest to Sinaia’s Peliș and Bran Castle, plus Brasov’s medieval center. Long day, tickets sell out fast.
“The bus picked us up on time and the English speaking guide was very friendly. We shared the bus with an Italian group , so we had ear phones to listen to English guide. The couch journey to Peles castle was slow as there was heavy traffic. When we got there we had opportunity to…”
Bucharest day trip to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov with a guided walk and Carpathian mountain scenery. Small group, $65.
“Great agenda, the castles are awesome! Laura did a great job in terms of information provided and communication, very friendly. I’ll definitely do it again in the future!”
Bucharest to Peleș, Bran, and Brasov Old Town in 12 hours, with guided history, skip-the-line tickets, and free time.
“The experience was very good, the area of the Carpathian mountains is breathtaking, we had a smooth journey ( despite the rain). Our guide Petru was talented, very well informed on everything we wanted to know, humourous and well mannered, very professional, in the good way. Peles castle is a modern building, made to look…”
Small-group trip from Bucharest to Peles, Brasov, and Bran Castle with an expert guide, timed entries, and great Transylvania views.
“Seeing all the sites, castles, and towns were very nice. This tour basically consisted of all on your own time and not really guided tours. You have to pay for the castles, so all you’re basically getting is a day drive there. What the tour did not mention is how rough and winding the drive…”
Guided full-day trip from Bucharest to Peleș, Bran, and Brasov with castle tours, Dracula links, and a medieval walk.
“helpful and friendly guides encouraging abd knowledgeable. we enjoyed the castles but snuck out of the Baslov tour to go to a restaurant and get a wonderful meal”
