12-Hour Transylvania Tour from Bucharest with Sinaia, Bran and Brașov

12 Hours Round trip from Hotel (lobby) Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic full-day journey from Bucharest through the Carpathians into Transylvania
02 Visit Sinaia Monastery, founded in 1695, with religious objects, icons, rare books, pottery, and porcelain
03 Explore Peleș Castle, a masterpiece of German Neo-Renaissance architecture
04 Discover Bran Castle, a fortified medieval landmark linked to the legend of Count Dracula
05 Tour Brașov, a historic Transylvanian city founded in AD 1211

Discover the essence of Transylvania in a single day on a scenic journey from Bucharest through the Carpathians to some of Romania's most iconic landmarks. Travel to the mountain resort of Sinaia to visit the historic Sinaia Monastery and the stunning Peleș Castle, celebrated for its German Neo-Renaissance architecture. Continue to the famous Bran Castle, a fortified medieval landmark closely linked to the legend of Count Dracula, before ending in Brașov for a city tour filled with medieval history and beautifully preserved heritage. Lunch is at your own expense, with time to stop in Sinaia or Bran.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Transylvania, Sinaia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran and Brașov Day Tour

Route: Bucharest - Sinaia (visit Sinaia Monastery and Peleș Castle) - Bran (visit Bran Castle) - Brașov (city tour) - Bucharest

Known as "The Pearl of the Carpathians," Sinaia is a mountain resort town endowed with all the facilities for a very pleasant pastime. Sinaia Monastery, founded in 1695 by Mihail Cantacuzino, contains religious objects, icons, rare books, and an exhibition of pottery and porcelain ware from the 16th-19th centuries A.D.

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in all of Europe, Peleș Castle is a masterpiece of German Neo-Renaissance architecture.

This fortified medieval castle, Bran Castle, is an important national monument and landmark of Romanian tourism, due not only to the beauty of the castle and the landscape, but also to the legend of Count Dracula.

The city of Brașov is located in the heart of Romania, in the region of Transylvania, which has long been a hub of tourist activity. The entire county of Brașov is dotted with monuments that reflect the cultural as well as historical importance of the place. The city of Brașov boasts a rich historic heritage. It was founded in AD 1211 by order of the Teutonic Knights and was an important centre of resistance against foreign invaders during the turbulent medieval period.

Note: Lunch is up to the tourist (in Sinaia or Bran). Lunch is not included in the price.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel (lobby) 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Private transport by car, minivan, minibus, or bus
Water in the vehicle (0.5 litre per person)

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Meals

What to bring

During the cold season (from the end of November to the end of March), guests need to bring proper clothing.

Know before you go

During the visit to Peleș Castle in Sinaia, guests will visit the ground floor and the first floor. There is no elevator inside.
The access is easy.
During the visit to Bran Castle, guests will walk from the entrance of the domain to the entrance of the castle on a steep path for about 5 minutes, then continue inside the rock castle using the stairs as well (ground floor plus two floors).

Logistics