Private day trip to Dracula’s Castle
Attractions & guided tours

Private day trip to Dracula’s Castle

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$768.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 12 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Includes all entrance tickets so that you can book everything together
  • Bring the whole family - everyone will love it
  • Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier
  • More than a tour - your guide will share their love of art history with you
  • Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company
What to expect

You set off from Bucharest and head to Sinaia following the scenic Prahova Valley. Upon arrival in Sinaia, called “Pearl of the Carpathians” due to the beauty of its natural setting and the elegance of its architecture, visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family and emblematic of the Romanian Royalty.

Leaving the castle head to the 300 years old Sinaia Monastery, the historic soul of the city of Sinaia and precious monument of Romanian Art.

Drive on to Bran to visit the famous medieval castle built as a fortress – “Dracula’s Castle” – for the citizens of Brasov with view to defend the city. Prince Vlad used the Castle as his general headquarter during his incursions in Transylvania. For many years, it has been an interesting medieval art museum. Surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Built on the site of a Teutonic Knights stronghold dating from 1212, the castle was first documented in an act issued by Louis I of Hungary on November 19, 1377, giving the saxons of Kronstadt (Brasov) the privilege to built the Citadel. Although Stoker never visited Transylvania, the Irish author relied on research and his vivid imagination to create the dark and intimidating stomping ground of Count Dracula, leading to persistent myths that it was once the home of Vlad Tepes, ruler of Walachia. While the association with Dracula is sketchy at best, the castle continues to hold a strong attraction for all fans of the Count. After the visit you will enjoy time at leisure in the souvenir market.

After a short drive you will reach the city of Brasov. 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. Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels, Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as backdrop in many recent period films. In this city, we are surrounded by legends of vampires and medieval stories. Here you will enjoy a walking tour through the old town centre, including the Black Church, the Council Square, the Hircher House and the baroque style building from the Austro-Hungarian times. During the walking tour you will pass by the Black Church, the largest Gothic cathedral between Vienna and Istanbul.

Start driving back to Bucharest in the late afternoon.

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What's included
  • check Water
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Private tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Entrance ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the lobby of you hotel or at your private apartment.
What to remember
  • Between 1 November and 1 December every year, Peles Castle is closed for cleaning. During this period, you will be able to visit Pelisor Castle
  • Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter season – from Sep 15 to May 15 – and on Mondays during the summer season – from May 15 to Sep 15. During these days Sinaia Monastery and Torture Chamber from Bran will be visited instead
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Provider
Eastern European Experience
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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