From Bucharest, visit the Transylvanian region's must-sees: Brașov, Peleș Castle and Dracula Castle, Bran. Accompanied by a professional guide!
The Transylvanian region is famous for its literary and cinematographic achievements, and for the popular myth of Dracula. Transylvania is surrounded by the Carpathian mountain range, with peaks up to 2,545 m high. This region, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, is home to numerous monasteries and well-preserved castles, the perfect recipe for an excursion away from Bucharest.
In the early morning, you'll enjoy a transfer from your accommodation in Bucharest to the town of Sinaia, a 2-hour drive away. In the heart of a forest clearing, you'll discover the former residence of the Romanian royal family: Peleș Castle, the pride of the people of Sinaia with its German Renaissance exterior architecture. You'll have the opportunity to visit it (entrance ticket not included) and discover the collections of paintings and tapestries.
Your tour continues with a visit to Bran Castle in the heart of the Transylvanian region. The Bran Castle was built in wood in 1212 by the Knights of the Teutonic Order, and later rebuilt in stone. Today, it is best known for its connection with the legend of Dracula, as its cliff-top location adds to the myth. You'll visit the interior of Bran Castle (entrance ticket not included).
Finally, you'll make a stop at Brașov, a medieval town founded by knights in 1211, then a veritable trading center for cloth, weapons, ironwork and wax during its colonization by the Saxons. You'll discover the historic center, brimming with Gothic churches and ancient bastions.You'll be driven back to Bucharest after an unmissable tour of the Transylvanian region's great classics.