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Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest
Product code 16115P13
From
From EUR 290
Dates
Available from Feb 1, 2016
Start times
7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 1-99
Options
Private tour 1 person, Private tour, Private tour 8-15 people
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Duration
10 hours to 14 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
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From
From EUR 290
Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest
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Duration
10 hours to 14 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
Why Travelers Love This
Enjoy the only tour that offers you the opportunity to visit 2 awe-inspiring castles and the historical city of Brasov in one day. Then take a walk in the Old Town of Brasov where you will hear legends at every corner and pass by the most important landmarks like Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate, the Synagogue from 1901 and the Black Church, the largest Gothic cathedral between Vienna and Istanbul.
Overview
Enjoy the only tour that offers you the opportunity to visit 2 awe-inspiring castles and the historical city of Brasov in one day. Then take a walk in the Old Town of Brasov where you will hear legends at every corner and pass by the most important landmarks like Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate, the Synagogue from 1901 and the Black Church, the largest Gothic cathedral between Vienna and Istanbul.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Photo fees
If you want to visit the castles the entry fees are 34 euro in total.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Early in the morning you will leave Bucharest behind and head north to get in the Carpathian Mountains. Your first stop of the day is Peles Castle. This is an overwhelming site built by the first Romanian king, Carol I. In this fairy-tale location you will learn more about Monarchy in Romania and its heritage. You will discover all the wonders of this beautiful palace which seems frozen in time.
Stop 2
1 hour 40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Next, push further north to cross the mountains and finally get to the historical region of Transylvania. Over here you will start your vampire hunt and find out all about Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker's Dracula. The first stop here is the medieval castle of Bran, also known as Dracula's Castle.
Stop 3
1 hour 40 minutes
Stop 3
Your last stop of the day is the medieval part of the city of Brasov. Take a walking city tour of this charming old town with its impressive history and landmarks. From here you will journey back to Bucharest.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Peles Castle is closed as following: 12 May - 15 Sept: closed on Monday; 16 Sep - 15 May:closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; 30 Oct - 30 Nov: Peles Castles is closed for a full month for cleaning & restoration. The Sinaia Monastery & the Torture Chamber in Bran Castle will be visited instead.
Other
IMPORTANT! 1) If you want to visit Peles Castle please buy tickets in advance only for the time slot (10:00-11:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-11:00) because there is a maximum capacity of 500 tickets per time slot. 2) If you have your trip on Friday, Saturday or Sunday please check the availability of the time slot in advance. 3) If you made the booking but the tickets are already sold out you can buy tickets to Pelisor castle, which is also worth to be visited. The time slot that you have to choose here is (10:00-12:00 if you have the trip on Wednesday and for the rest of the week 9:15-12:00) 5) PLEASE DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR OTHER TIME SLOTS THAN THE ONE MENTIONED ABOVE!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.6
28 reviews
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