Pelișor Castle

Join a full-day tour from Bucharest to explore the heart of Romania. Visit the fairy-tale Peles Castle, the imposing Bran Castle, and the charming city of Brasov. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Bucharest and board a comfortable, private bus. Set off on a scenic drive towards the stunning Carpathian Mountains. Your first stop is the fairy-tale Peles Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Sinaia. A masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture, Peles Castle is one of the most stunning royal residences in all of Europe. Surrounded by forested mountains, the castle looks like something straight out of a storybook. Explore its grand halls, and be amazed by the intricately carved woodwork, ornate chandeliers, and vibrant stained glass windows. Step into the former summer residence of Romania's royal family and soak in the rich history and artistic beauty that makes Peles Castle such a beloved landmark. From the elegance of royalty, venture into the world of myth and legend at Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula's Castle. Perched high on a rocky cliff, this imposing fortress exudes a mysterious charm, its dark towers and winding staircases inspiring countless stories of vampires and intrigue. As you tour Bran Castle, hear the fascinating tales that have surrounded it for centuries. Whether you're drawn to the spooky stories of Dracula or the castle's real-life history as a medieval stronghold, Bran Castle never fails to captivate. Walk through the narrow corridors and secret passages, imagining what life was like within these ancient stone walls. After delving into Romania’s medieval past, your journey takes you to the charming city of Brasov. Nestled in the foothills of the Carpathians, Brasov is a picturesque town with a beautifully preserved medieval center. On a guided walking tour, explore the cobbled streets, admire the vibrant Baroque and Gothic architecture, and pass landmarks like the towering Black Church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to stroll through the lively Council Square, surrounded by pastel-colored buildings and framed by mountain views. With its cozy cafes, quaint shops, and rich history, Brasov is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. As the day draws to a close, board the bus once again and enjoy a relaxing drive back to Bucharest.

Join a full-day tour from Bucharest to explore the heart of Romania. Visit the Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the charming city of Brasov. Learn about the history of these landmarks and the legends that surround them. Start your day with a scenic drive to the Carpathian Mountains. Stop at the fairy-tale Peles Castle in the picturesque town of Sinaia. Explore the grand halls, intricately carved woodwork, ornate chandeliers, and vibrant stained glass windows. Step into the former summer residence of Romania's royal family and soak in the rich history and artistic beauty that makes Peles Castle such a beloved landmark. From the elegance of royalty, venture into the world of myth and legend at Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula's Castle. Perched high on a rocky cliff, this imposing fortress exudes a mysterious charm, its dark towers and winding staircases inspiring countless stories of vampires and intrigue. As you tour Bran Castle, hear the fascinating tales that have surrounded it for centuries. Walk through the narrow corridors and secret passages, imagining what life was like within these ancient stone walls. After delving into Romania’s medieval past, your journey takes you to the charming city of Brasov. Nestled in the foothills of the Carpathians, Brasov is a picturesque town with a beautifully preserved medieval center. On a guided walking tour, explore the cobbled streets, admire the vibrant Baroque and Gothic architecture, and pass landmarks like the towering Black Church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to stroll through the lively Council Square, surrounded by pastel-colored buildings and framed by mountain views. With its cozy cafes, quaint shops, and rich history, Brasov is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. As the day draws to a close, board the bus once again and enjoy a relaxing drive back to Bucharest.

Join a day trip from Bucharest to the heart of Romania, where royal grandeur, medieval legends, and charming cities await. Visit the Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the charming city of Brasov. Begin your adventure in Bucharest, where you’ll board a comfortable, private bus and set off on a scenic drive towards the stunning Carpathian Mountains. Your first stop is the fairy-tale Peles Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Sinaia. A masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture, Peles Castle is one of the most stunning royal residences in all of Europe. Surrounded by forested mountains, the castle looks like something straight out of a storybook. Explore its grand halls, and be amazed by the intricately carved woodwork, ornate chandeliers, and vibrant stained glass windows. Step into the former summer residence of Romania's royal family and soak in the rich history and artistic beauty that makes Peles Castle such a beloved landmark. From the elegance of royalty, venture into the world of myth and legend at Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula's Castle. Perched high on a rocky cliff, this imposing fortress exudes a mysterious charm, its dark towers and winding staircases inspiring countless stories of vampires and intrigue. As you tour Bran Castle, hear the fascinating tales that have surrounded it for centuries. Whether you're drawn to the spooky stories of Dracula or the castle's real-life history as a medieval stronghold, Bran Castle never fails to captivate. Walk through the narrow corridors and secret passages, imagining what life was like within these ancient stone walls. After delving into Romania’s medieval past, your journey takes you to the charming city of Brașov. Nestled in the foothills of the Carpathians, Brasov is a picturesque town with a beautifully preserved medieval center. On a guided walking tour, explore the cobbled streets, admire the vibrant Baroque and Gothic architecture, and pass landmarks like the towering Black Church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to stroll through the lively Council Square, surrounded by pastel-colored buildings and framed by mountain views. With its cozy cafes, quaint shops, and rich history, Brasov is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. As the day draws to a close, board the bus once again and enjoy a relaxing drive back to Bucharest.

Join a full-day tour from Bucharest to explore the heart of Romania, where royal grandeur, medieval legends, and charming cities await. Visit the fairy-tale Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and the charming city of Brasov. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive towards the stunning Carpathian Mountains. Stop at the fairy-tale Peles Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Sinaia. A masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture, Peles Castle is one of the most stunning royal residences in all of Europe. Surrounded by forested mountains, the castle looks like something straight out of a storybook. Explore its grand halls and be amazed by the intricately carved woodwork, ornate chandeliers, and vibrant stained glass windows. Step into the former summer residence of Romania's royal family and soak in the rich history and artistic beauty that makes Peles Castle such a beloved landmark. From the elegance of royalty, venture into the world of myth and legend at Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula's Castle. Perched high on a rocky cliff, this imposing fortress exudes a mysterious charm, its dark towers and winding staircases inspiring countless stories of vampires and intrigue. As you tour Bran Castle, hear the fascinating tales that have surrounded it for centuries. Whether you're drawn to the spooky stories of Dracula or the castle's real-life history as a medieval stronghold, Bran Castle never fails to captivate. Walk through the narrow corridors and secret passages, imagining what life was like within these ancient stone walls. After delving into Romania’s medieval past, your journey takes you to the charming city of Brasov. Nestled in the foothills of the Carpathians, Brasov is a picturesque town with a beautifully preserved medieval center. On a guided walking tour, explore the cobbled streets, admire the vibrant Baroque and Gothic architecture, and pass landmarks like the towering Black Church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to stroll through the lively Council Square, surrounded by pastel-colored buildings and framed by mountain views. With its cozy cafes, quaint shops, and rich history, Brasov is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy.

Join a full-day trip through the heart of Romania, where royal grandeur, medieval legends, and charming towns await. Visit the Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and the city of Brașov on a guided tour from Bucharest. Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Bucharest. Climb aboard a comfortable private bus and set off on a scenic journey to the Carpathian Mountains. Stop at the fairy-tale Peleș Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Sinaia. Admire the neo-Renaissance architecture of the castle, one of the most amazing royal residences in Europe. Surrounded by forested mountains, the castle looks like something straight out of a storybook. Explore the grand halls, be amazed by the complex carved wood, ornate chandeliers, and vibrant stained glass. Step into the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family and enjoy the rich history and artistic beauty that make Peleș Castle such a beloved landmark. From the elegance of royalty, venture into the world of myths and legends at Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Perched high on a rocky cliff, this imposing fortress exudes a mysterious charm, with its dark towers and winding stairs inspiring countless stories of vampires and intrigue. As you tour Bran Castle, hear the fascinating stories that have surrounded it for centuries. Whether you are drawn to the frightening tales of Dracula or the real history of the castle as a medieval fortress, Bran Castle never fails to captivate. Walk through the narrow corridors and secret passages, imagining what life was like inside these ancient stone walls. After delving into Romania's medieval past, your journey takes you to the charming city of Brașov. Located at the foot of the Carpathians, Brașov is a picturesque city, with a beautifully preserved medieval center. On a guided walking tour, explore the cobbled streets, admire the vibrant Baroque and Gothic architecture, and pass landmarks such as the Black Church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to stroll through the lively Piața Sfatului, surrounded by pastel-colored buildings and framed by mountain views. With its cozy cafes, picturesque shops, and rich history, Brașov is the perfect mix of old-world charm and modern vitality. As the day draws to a close, climb back aboard the bus and enjoy a relaxing journey back to Bucharest. Take time to reflect on the incredible castles, fascinating legends, and the beautiful medieval city you have just explored.

Join a full-day trip through the heart of Romania, where royal grandeur, medieval legends, and charming towns await. Visit the Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and the city of Brașov on a guided tour from Bucharest. Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Bucharest. Climb aboard a comfortable private bus and set off on a scenic journey to the Carpathian Mountains. Stop at the fairy-tale Peleș Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Sinaia. Admire the neo-Renaissance architecture of the castle, one of the most amazing royal residences in Europe. Surrounded by forested mountains, the castle looks like something straight out of a storybook. Explore the grand halls, be amazed by the complex carved wood, ornate chandeliers, and vibrant stained glass. Step into the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family and enjoy the rich history and artistic beauty that make Peleș Castle such a beloved landmark. From the elegance of royalty, venture into the world of myths and legends at Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Perched high on a rocky cliff, this imposing fortress exudes a mysterious charm, with its dark towers and winding stairs inspiring countless stories of vampires and intrigue. As you tour Bran Castle, hear the fascinating stories that have surrounded it for centuries. Whether you are drawn to the frightening tales of Dracula or the real history of the castle as a medieval fortress, Bran Castle never fails to captivate. Walk through the narrow corridors and secret passages, imagining what life was like inside these ancient stone walls. After delving into Romania's medieval past, your journey takes you to the charming city of Brașov. Located at the foot of the Carpathians, Brașov is a picturesque city, with a beautifully preserved medieval center. On a guided walking tour, explore the cobbled streets, admire the vibrant Baroque and Gothic architecture, and pass landmarks such as the Black Church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to stroll through the lively Piața Sfatului, surrounded by pastel-colored buildings and framed by mountain views. With its cozy cafes, picturesque shops, and rich history, Brașov is the perfect mix of old-world charm and modern vitality. As the day draws to a close, climb back aboard the bus and enjoy a relaxing journey back to Bucharest. Take time to reflect on the incredible castles, fascinating legends, and the beautiful medieval city you have just explored.

Follow in the footsteps of the Count Dracula legend on a 2-day tour to Peles Castle and Bran Castle in the Transylvanian mountains. Wander the ornate rooms and gardens of former royal residences, and see Saxon houses that date back to the 16th century. The scenic drive takes you high up into the Carpathian Mountains where time has stood still at enchanting villages, and where Romanians head in the winter to ski at the mountain resort of Sinaia. Day 1: Bucharest - Sighisoara Following a pick-up from your hotel in Bucharest (or from Revolution Square at 09:00), cross the Carpathian Mountains en route to Sibiu, stopping at the Monastery of Curtea de Arges to explore the complex founded by Prince Neagoe Basarab in 1514-1517. During the summer (1 June - 15 September), the route to Sibiu takes the unique Transfagarasan Road across the Carpathians, climbing to an altitude of 2,000 meters at its highest point. Upon arrival in Sibiu, enjoy a quick tour of the medieval city center. Then, drive to Sighisoara on the picturesque Tarnava Mare River. Marvel at the beautifully preserved citadel, and wander the enclosed walls and cobblestone streets of the Old Town. See Saxon houses that date back to the 16th century, and the 9 surviving towers, including the iconic Clock Tower. From the balcony of this former main gate to the city, enjoy beautiful views across the town and countryside. Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere at sights such as the former Church of the Dominican Monastery, where valuable relics include a fresco of the Saint Trinity, a carved altarpiece, and Oriental carpets. Day 2: Sighisoara - Brasov - Bran - Bucharest Today you will drive to Brasov to discover where Vlad the Impaler led his raids against the German Saxons. Explore the medieval city center on a tour of the Black Church, Town Hall, Black Tower, and Ecaterina Gate. Then, continue to “Dracula’s Castle,” located between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains. More commonly known as “Bran Castle,” the important monument depends on the legend of Count Dracula for its reputation, but is also acclaimed for its beauty. Learn the history of the castle, from the 14th century to the day in December 1920 when the castle was donated to Queen Marie of Great Romania. Admire the fountains, lakes, and halt terraces of the former royal summer residence, and see the "Tea House" of Queen Marie. Continue to the beautiful mountain resort of Sinaia, known as "The Pearl of the Carpathians." Here, you will visit Peles Castle, one of Romania's most exquisite palaces. Learn about the Romanian kings that used the castle as their summer residence as you admire its intricate façades and see wooden towers that reach for the sky. Discover the fountains and statues built by Viennese architects in the grounds, and imagine the balls, concerts, literary events, and theatrical performances of Romanian high society in days gone by. Wander the opulent interiors to find ebony, walnut and mother of pearl. Go to the terraces and grand outhouses of the castle complex, such as Pelisor Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Venture inside the Monastery, built by the "Spatar" (a high ranking noble of the Valahian Kingdom), Mihai Cantacuzino following his pilgrimage to Mount Sinai. The monastery contains religious icons and rare books, as well as an exhibition of pottery and porcelain that dates from the 16th to the 19th centuries. There will be time to visit the 19th-century wine cellars from Azuga, built by the Rhein family, official suppliers to the Royal Court. Purchase some authentic still wines and sparkling wines of Romania, before transferring back to Bucharest in the evening.

After being picked up from your accommodation in Bucharest travel to the stunning city of Sinaia. You will start the day in Sinaia by visiting Peles, the palace of the first Romanian king. After your palace visit you take a short walk to the smaller, but equally beautiful palace, Pelisor. After you finish exploring the royal estate you go to the beautiful Sinaia Monastery. In the afternoon you will take a short drive to Azuga and visit the Rhein Wine Cellar to learn about the production of sparkling wine. Then enjoy some delicious local sparkling wine. End your day by visiting the charming memorial house of the great Romanian composer, George Enescu.