Overview
The highlights of Transylvania trip are Peles Royal Castle, Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, Brasov down town, Black Church, Sighisoara medieval citadel. If you are travelling to Bucharest and if you have just a limited time to discover Romania, this tour is the perfect way to visit some of the most interesting sites including the south part of the magnificent region of Transylvania.
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- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional English speaking tour guide
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Overnight accommodation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch & Dinner
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• There is a 30 Euro single supplement to be paid directly to the guide at the departure if you require a single room
• Please contact the supplier after the booking if you require any single rooms.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in February and March 2020. For the rest of the year, it is closed only on Mondays. For Sunday departures during this time, the tour will be done in reverse order.
For high season at least 4 people are required for this activity to take place. For low season at least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
High season – March – October, December 16th – January 6th; Low season – January 7th – February 29th; November 1st – December 15th.
If the minimum number of people is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
What to expect
Day 1 BUCHAREST – SINAIA – BRASOV – SIGHISOARA
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Peles Castle
2 hours Admission ticket not included
Peles Castle is the former summer residence for the first Royal couple of Romania, King Carol 1st and Queen Elisabeth. Considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, the construction is impressive thanks to the architectural style and decorations, but most of all thanks to the beautiful interior design (interesting mixture of cultures in terms of furniture, the specific touch of the King and Queen) and the modern facilities for the last half of the XIXth century (electricity, vacuum cleaner, electrical elevator and central heating).
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Brasov
2 hours
Brasov or "Kronstadt (“the city of the crown”) under its German name is an old medieval citadel, first documented in 1235 and the most important commercial center from all the seven German Medieval Cities of Transylvania.
Enjoy a lovely walk on the narrow and cobblestone streets of the old city center. You will see The Council Square, The Council Tower, The famous Black Church (the largest Gothic construction in Eastern part of Europe). -
Sighisoara
12 hours
In the evening head to Sighisoara for dinner and overnight in the medieval citadel.
Day 2 SIGHISOARA – BRAN – BUCHAREST
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Sighisoara
1 hour
You will start the day by visiting the citadel of Sighisoara (UNESCO Monument), the only medieval citadel in Europe which is still inhabited. Here time seems to run after other patterns, visitors feel like in a journey back time when knights and fair ladies used to fall in love before dating and freedom was the priceless treasure of the community. You will find out the story of the citadel, you will see the well preserved walls and towers of defense and admire the medieval houses aligned along narrow old streets.
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30 min Admission ticket not included
The tower was built in the 14th century and expanded 200 years later. It remains the prettiest sight in town, offering a magnificent panorama from the top.
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15 min
This is an old wood and stone staircase of 175 steps used by the children to reach the Hill School.
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Church on the Hill
15 min Admission ticket not included
The Church on the Hill is one the of most important sights of Sighisoara and the third largest church in Transylvania.
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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
2 hours Admission ticket not included
Bran Castle became so famous thanks to the legend of Dracula. Here you will find out how this legend was born and why Transylvania is until nowadays related to it.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 3 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place if the minimum number of people is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara
How long does 2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Breakfast
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included?
- Lunch & Dinner
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Which places does it visit?
It visits Peles Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara, Church on the Hill, Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by TravelMaker Bucharest Day Tours
