Romania · Castles & Palaces

Full-Day Castles and Brașov Tour from Bucharest via Sinaia and Bran

1 Day Round trip from Bucharest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay your respects at Sinaia Monastery
  • 02 Marvel at the architecture of Peleș Castle
  • 03 Learn about Bram Stoker's fiction at Bran Castle
  • 04 Explore Brașov's history, culture, and mountain setting

Embark on this full-day tour from Bucharest to discover some of Romania's most iconic historic landmarks. Visit Sinaia Monastery and experience the simplicity of Orthodox spirituality, then continue to Peleș Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian royal family. Explore Bran Castle and learn more about the legends surrounding Bram Stoker's fiction before enjoying a city tour of Brașov, where history, culture, music, and mountain scenery come together.

As soon as you pass through the massive door of this fortified monastery, you will step into a place of absolute peace and tranquillity, bestowed by the divine spirit, where even time seems to have stopped to enjoy it.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Sinaia
Languages English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bucharest to Sinaia, Bran Castle and Brașov

  • Meet your tour guide upon arrival and begin your guided tour with visits to the following attractions:

    • Sinaia Monastery

      If you are planning to visit Romania, you should see its most beautiful mountain resort, a place where many kings and important figures came to unwind and reflect. Sinaia Monastery is where you can escape reality and experience the simplicity and richness of Orthodox spirituality, beautifully expressed in the artistic representations of this house of worship. As soon as you pass through the massive door of this fortified monastery, you will step into a place of absolute peace and tranquillity, bestowed by the divine spirit, where even time seems to have stopped to enjoy it. This Orthodox establishment is over 300 years old. It is dubbed "the Cathedral of the Carpathians" due to its position in Romania's most beautiful mountain resort, surrounded by stunning scenery. It was also the first construction in this area, founded by Prince (Spatarul) Mihai Cantacuzino after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, with its name inspired by Mount Sinai.

    • Peleș Castle

      If you have decided to write your memoirs or boast about seeing the most beautiful castles in Europe, the Romanian royal family's summer residence is, by far, one of the most important tourist attractions in Romania and Europe, and you will soon understand why. Every year, thousands of important figures and hundreds of thousands of tourists book tours of Romania for this attraction alone, to admire its beauty and, at least for a few hours, feel like royalty. You will have the chance to see the "crown jewel" of the Carpathians and enjoy an unforgettable travel experience in this historic castle, which took 41 years to build (1873-1914).

    • Bran Castle / Dracula's Castle

      Romanians are often amused that 80% of the hundreds of thousands of tourists who book tours of Romania and come from across the globe to see Dracula's Castle - or, more accurately, Bran Castle - leave with their history lesson learned and Bram Stoker's fiction set aside. Once you see it in person, you will understand why this castle symbolises Romanian tourism and why it is the most visited tourist attraction in Romania.

    • Brașov City Tour

      Are you looking for a different urban experience through which you can explore history and culture while rediscovering the beauty of nature at the same time? The city of Brașov is the ideal destination for lovers of history, music and culture, adventure, good food, winter sports, hunting, hiking, and even romance. It is the quintessential mountain adventure. The Brașov tour is guaranteed to be the high point of your trip - literally. Even though its average altitude is 625 metres, because its structure includes Postavaru Peak, it is the highest city in Romania. Another thing that makes this tourist destination unique is that Brașov is the only city in the world that contains a natural reservation, the one on Mount Tampa.

Sinaia Monastery, Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, Brașov

Where this trip takes you

Sinaia Monastery, Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, Brașov

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bucharest 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A private, licensed multilingual Romanian guide/driver, available throughout the tour.

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned car.

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access, so you can stay in touch with your loved ones even while travelling.

  • All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking, and road tolls.

  • All taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Meals or beverages, other than the included ones.

  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary, including guided visits. If you wish to add any sight on the go, the guide will always be available with information during the visit.

  • Photo fees. Some sights require a fee if you want to take pictures; these are usually inexpensive, around 2 or 3 euro per sight.

Know before you go

  • Dracula Day Trip: If you are looking for a day of adventure to cut yourself off from the stress of everyday life, the guide has put together a one-day tour of Bran Castle, followed by several other important sites worthy of your attention.

  • This is a group tour, but if you want to go on a private tour, the charges will be 100 EUR per adult and 70 EUR per child. Departure is every day, with pick-up at 7:30 from your hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bucharest, Romania
Tour start
Bucharest, Romania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Bucharest.

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