Bucharest to Sinaia transfer                                          2 hours

Peles & Pelisor Castle tour                                            1.5 hours

Lunch                                                                                1.5 hours

Sinaia to Bran transfer                                                    1 hour

Bran Castle visit and souvenir shopping                     2 hours

Other breaks                                                                    30 minutes

Bran to Bucharest transfer                                            3 hours

Duration:                                                                          12 hours

Schedule benchmarks are approximate, depend on traffic and the time for visiting landmarks

Take a one day trip from Bucharest to visit Two Castles in Transylvania. First, Peles Castle , the summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family. Second the famous Dracula Castle in Bran.

You will leave Bucharest early in the morning to travel to Sinaia. It is a 2 hours trip on Prahova Valley, so you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of this “Gate to Transylvania”.

Once in Sinaia you will visit:

The Peles Castle

One of the most spectacular castles in Europe. It dazzles tourists with impressive architecture, amazing details of décor elements and certainly the spectacular natural setting. Peles Castle was built to become the summer residence of King Carol I of Romania and had cultural, administrative and symbolic purpose.

It was built between 1873 and 1914 on a 1000 hectares domain, situated on Sinaia Estate, also called Piatra Arsa Estate. The magnificent architecture is the work of Karel Liman and Johannes Schultz.

Peles Castle tour has two options:

• 1 hour tour – Ground level
• 1,5 hours tour – Ground level and first floor

Both tours include professional guide provided by museum.

For video and photo an extra charge will be paid at the museum.

Pelisor Castle

The castle was built between 1899 – 1902 as a gift from King Charles I to his royal heirs. It is part of the vast architectural ensemble created by King Charles I in Sinaia. In other words, the castle is an important component of the cultural heritage of the Romanian people.

Next you will have 1.5 – 2 hours for souvenir shopping and lunch. We can recommend you some very good local restaurants.

From Sinaia we will go to visit Dracula’s Castle in Bran. 

Bran Dracula’s Castle

Associated rather to the myth of Dracula than true historic figures, the castle gained its fame following Bram Stoker’s homonym novel. The history of the Bran settlement (which means “gate” in Turkish) begins in the time of the Teutonic knights, in the 13th century, when it was a mere fortress. Only a century later did the people of Brasov received permission to build a castle which was finished in 1388.

The trip back to your accommodation in Bucharest will take 3-3.5 hours.

If you have any questions or need more details regarding our Peles Castle day tour please contact us by phone at +40 314 327 289  / +40 727 707 007.

This is a private tour, the vehicle is available only for your group. It is recommended for families with children – we offer free child seat and you can stop along the way whenever you want. In case you travel with a child please provide us your child seat requirements. In accordance with the legal provisions in force, the child seat is mandatory.

There is no age limit for this experience.

You can select the pick-up time between 7:00 and 09:00 AM. 

You can have this experience with or without a professional guide. For a full experience we recommend to have your personal guide. If you don’t need a professional guide you will have a professional English/Italian speaking driver that is happy to share some Romanian lifestyle, culture and history and help you choose a very good restaurant for your lunch.

Visiting days and opening hours.

Peles Castle and Pelisor Castle tickets include live guided tours.

    Open daily during the summer season 15 May – 16 September, between 9.00 and 16.15, except Mondays when Peles castle is closed. 

During the winter season Peles Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesday and last visit starts at 16:15. A standard tour of the castle lasts 45 minutes.

For more information visit the official website www.peles.ro

Bran Castle tickets include live guided tours.

  Open daily during the summer season 1 April – 30 September, between 9.00 and 18.00, except Mondays when Bran castle open at 12:00

During winter 1 October – 31 March  visiting hours 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM except Monday opening program 12:00 AM to 04: 00 PM.

For more information visit the official website www.bran-castle.com

Peles Castle

Being one of the most spectacular castles in Europe, Peles Castle dazzles tourists with its impressive architecture, amazing details of décor elements and a truly spectacular natural setting.

Peles Castle was built to become the summer residence of King Carol I of Romania and had cultural, administrative and symbolic purpose. It was built between 1873 and 1914 on a 1000 hectares domain, situated on Sinaia Estate or, as it was called then, Piatra Arsa Estate. The grandiose architecture is the work of Karel Liman and Johannes Schultz

Open daily during the summer season 15 May – 16 September, between 9.00 and 16.15, except Mondays when Peles castle is closed. 

During the winter season Peles Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesday and last visit starts at 16:15. A standard tour of the castle lasts 45 minutes.

For more information visit the official website www.peles.ro

Pelisor Castle

Pelişor Castle was built between 1899 and 1902, at the request of King Carol I, to offer a residence to the hereditary princes. Considered the “Dream House” of Queen Mary, Pelişor Castle combines German and Romanian elements. Above all it illustrates the Queen belief in the beauty, revealing her bold, mysterious and romantic personality.

Besides, Pelisor keeps the glorious memory of the “Queen of all the Romanians”, being the place where the Queen Mary has passed into eternity.

Inauguration took place on May 24, 1903. The inaugural Act was painted by Queen Mary on parchment: “We, Carol I, King of Romania, built this house adjacent to the towering Peles castle for our loving grandchildren. to the church to bring the good of the sky, we, Ferdinand, the principle of Romania with Mary, I received the principy in this new building, with a gracious heart and full of love. I am with new children, Carol, Elizabeth and Mary, in the year of salvation 1903, and the reign of King Charles 37 on May 24. I gave him his name, Pelişor. “

As a result, Pelisor Castle became an integral part of an architectural ensemble built by King Carol I on the Peles Valley. First Peles Castle – summer residence of the royal family – and then House of Knights, Economat, Royal Guard House, Architects’ House and Garden House.

After the Revolution, specialists of Peleş Museum Complex started the reconstruction and extention of inventory. Therefore, in February 1993 Pelişor was inaugurated as a museum and opened to the public.

Bran Dracula’s Castle

Associated rather to the myth of Dracula than true historic figures, the castle gained its fame following Bram Stoker’s homonym novel. The history of the Bran settlement (which means “gate” in Turkish) begins in the time of the Teutonic knights, in the 13^th century, when it was a mere fortress. Only a century later did the people of Brasov received permission to build a castle which was finished in 1388.

     Having a troubled history and being passed over between several owners, including being briefly owned by Mircea the Wise, Bran Castle finally ends up in the ownership of Queen Maria in 1920. The current appearance and interior decorations are part of the Queen’s legacy as she was the one who oversaw the restoration works and was in charge of decoration.

For more information visit the official website www.bran-castle.com

Prahova Valley

Is the most popular touristic area near Bucharest, with constant visitors in summer as well as winter, due to the resorts and ski slopes in Sinaia, Busteni, Azuga and Predeal.

Bucegi Mountains, part of the Carpathian chain, stretches from Prahova Valley to Bran Corridor and overlooks the entire region.

The highest point in Bucegi is Omu Peak, but the main natural attractions are the Sphinx and Babele rock formations.