Romania · Castles & Palaces

DayTour to Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Wine tasting at Azuga cellar

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Brașov. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bran Castle and explore the legend vs. truth of Vlad the Impaler
  • 02 Discover the ornate interiors of Peleș Castle in Sinaia
  • 03 Enjoy a wine tasting at the historic Rhein-Azuga Cellars
  • 04 Learn about traditional sparkling wine production in the bottle
  • 05 Browse souvenir stalls and local handmade wool and wood crafts
  • 06 See two of Romania’s best-known castles in one day

Discover two of Romania’s most iconic castles in a single day, then round off the experience with a sparkling wine tasting in Azuga. Begin at Bran Castle, where the story of Vlad the Impaler meets the enduring Dracula legend, with time to browse the souvenir market for themed gifts and local handmade crafts.

Continue to Peleș Castle in Sinaia, often called the Pearl of the Carpathians, and admire its richly decorated interiors and remarkable early 20th-century artistry. The day ends at the historic Rhein-Azuga Cellars, where you’ll learn about traditional sparkling wine production and enjoy a tasting at a cellar once recognized as a supplier to the Romanian Royal Court.

Discover two of Romania’s most iconic castles in a single day, then round off the experience with a sparkling wine tasting in Azuga.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Brasov, Sinaia
Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bran “Dracula’s” Castle

The tour starts with Bran Castle presenting the story of the castle together with the legend vs. truth about the cruel Vlad Dracula - The Impaler. You can buy several "Dracula” gifts at the souvenir market just outside the castle, but also local handmade artifacts of wool and wood. 

Peles Castle

Then, continue to Peles Palace in Sinaia - the Pearl of the Carpathians. The inside visit will be the highlight of your day; the detailed ornaments in every room will take you back to the early 20th century and make you admire every inch of it's artwork. 

AZUGA CELLAR WINE TASTING

The tour ends with a wine tasting at the famous Cellars of Rhein-Azuga, supplier of the Romanian Royal Court between the world wars. Tourists can discover the art of sparkling wine production by the traditional method used in Champagne, which involves a second fermentation of the wine in the bottle for at least 12 months. Azuga Rhein Cellars were opened in 1892 and were recognized between the two world wars as the Romania’s "Royal Court Provider" 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Brașov. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • There is a Wine Tasting Experience included
  • Entrance Fee at Bran Castle
  • Entrance Fee at Peles Palace - the standard tour: ground floor

What's Not Included

  • There is no lunch meal included;
  • OPTIONAL, we can include lunch at Rhein cellar, for a group of min 8 pax. The price is between 11- 15 euro/pax.
  • Extension visit at Bran Castle - to Torture Museum & Time Tunnel
  • Extension visit at Peles Palace - the first and second floor - can be purchased on the spot..

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Brașov.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Brașov.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Brașov..

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