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Brasov: Peles Castle, Bran Castles and Rasnov Fortress Day Tour

By Transylvania Discovery Tours
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Price is NZ$275 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Experience the charm of Transylvania on an exclusive small-group day tour for up to 8 people. Starting in Brasov, you'll traverse picturesque rural landscapes framed by the Carpathian Mountains.

The journey begins at the stunning Peles Castle in Sinaia, where you'll skip the line to explore its luxurious interior. Nearby, visit the historic Sinaia Monastery, admired for its striking architecture and spiritual significance.

Next, discover the legendary Bran Castle, famously tied to Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Your guide will share captivating stories about its history and lore. Enjoy traditional Romanian cuisine at a local restaurant in Bran village, at your request.

The tour continues to the scenic Rasnov Fortress, offering breathtaking views and insight into its historical importance.

This carefully curated tour includes skip-the-line access, plenty of photo opportunities, and concludes by 5 pm, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Transylvania's rich cultural heritage.

Activity location

  • Brasov Historical Center
    • Piazza Sfatului
    • Brasov, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piața Sfatului 24
    • 24 Piața Sfatului
    • 500025, Brașov, Județul Brașov, Romania

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Day Tour from Brasov to Peles Castle, Bran Dracula Castle and Rasnov Fortress

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$274.72 x 1 AdultNZ$274.72
Total
Price is NZ$274.72

What's included, what's not

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    Professional guide
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    Brasov Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
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    Driver/guide
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    Return transfer by air-conditioned car or minivan
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    Guaranteed to skip the long lines
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    Live commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees and lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes recommended
  • Peles Castle is closed Mondays and Tuesday. When is closed it can be seen only from outside. For more info please visit peles.ro.
  • Upper part of Rasnov Fortress is closed due renovation, only the lower part can be visited for the moment.

Activity itinerary

Brasov Historical Center

  • Admission ticket not included
Our first destination is the tourist town of Sinaia, where Peles Castle is located. To get there we must go trough Prahova Valley, leaving behind elegant mountain resorts Predeal, Azuga and Busteni which are continuously attracting a high number of Romanian and foreign tourists, on the road that crosses the whirling Prahova River. Breathtaking natural beauty is opened in front of your eyes but the most spectacular view is from Busteni where you can admire the highest peaks of the Bucegi Mountains: Caraiman Peak, Costila Peak and Omu Peak. Arrive in Sinaia, once an exclusive aristocratic resort, where we visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the former Romanian royal family. Peles Castle is one of the most beautiful museums in Romania and was built in almost 40 years by King Charles 1.

Peles Castle

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our first destination is the tourist town of Sinaia, where Peles Castle is located. Arrive in Sinaia, once an exclusive aristocratic resort, where we visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the former Romanian royal family. Peles Castle is one of the most beautiful museums in Romania and was built in almost 40 years by King Charles 1.

Manastirea Sinaia

  • 30m
On the way to Bran Castle, you’ll find one of the oldest monasteries in the country, Sinaia Monastery. With a history that goes back 300 years, marked by a special relationship with the royal family, this venerable monastery is a must-see attraction thanks to its two churches built 150 years apart.

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We continue our trip to the famous Bran Castle. To get there we must go trough Prahova Valley, leaving behind elegant mountain resorts Predeal, Azuga and Busteni which are continuously attracting a high number of Romanian and foreign tourists, on the road that crosses the whirling Prahova River. Breathtaking natural beauty is opened in front of your eyes but the most spectacular view is from Busteni where you can admire the highest peaks of the Bucegi Mountains: Caraiman Peak, Costila Peak and Omu Peak. Also called Dracula's Castle, it is situated at the entrance of Bran-Rucar pass. A remarkable architectural, the monument was built between 1377-1382 on a rock 60 m. After Bran Castle visit, head to a local restaurant for lunch of fresh salads, traditional soups, delicious sarmale, meat, chicken, vegetables and other regional fares (drinks and meals at own expense). Traditional lunch can be arranged in Bran village.

Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Rasnov Fortress, which was built in the 13th Century, might just be the most enchanting of them all! The fortress is the biggest in Transylvania and one of the best preserved in Romania. Beautiful panorama over Barsa Land from the very top of the fortress.

Location

Activity location

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    Brasov Historical Center
    • Piazza Sfatului
    • Brasov, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Piața Sfatului 24
    • 24 Piața Sfatului
    • 500025, Brașov, Județul Brașov, Romania

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