Romania · Castles & Palaces

12-Hour Bucharest and Brașov Tour with Peleș and Bran Castles

12 Hours Round trip from Brașov Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sinaia Monastery, a stunning Byzantine art sample in Wallachia
02 Visit Peleș Castle, the opulent summer residence of King Carol I
03 Discover Bran Castle, famously associated with Dracula and built to protect Wallachia's border
04 Wander through Brașov's historic centre, including Council Square and the Black Church
05 Visit St. Nicholas' Church and the First Romanian School in Brașov

Get acquainted with the most famous touristic attractions in Romania on a journey through the Carpathians' highlights. Visit Sinaia Monastery, named after the great Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt, explore Peleș Castle, and discover Bran Castle. Continue to the old city centre of Brașov, including Council Square and the Black Church, the largest and one of the most important Lutheran places of worship in the region.

Explore Peleș Castle, the summer residence of King Carol I and one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Ploiesti, Sinaia

Languages English, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sinaia, Bran Castle and Brașov Highlights

Depart from Bucharest towards the Prahova Valley, crossing the oil-rich fields around Ploiești.
Visit the mountain resort of Sinaia, also known as the "Pearl of the Carpathians".
Continue to Sinaia Monastery, a sample of Byzantine art in the Wallachia region and the first construction in Sinaia.
Explore Peleș Castle, the summer residence of King Carol I and one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
Head towards Bran to visit Dracula Castle. Built in the 14th century, the castle protected the border between Wallachia and Transylvania.
Visit the enchanting town of Brașov, founded by the Transylvanian Saxons in the 12th century.
Take a walking tour through Brașov's historical area, including Council Square and the Black Church, the largest Gothic building in south-eastern Europe.
Visit St. Nicholas' Church and the First Romanian School.
Return to Bucharest.