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Bucharest · Ilfov County · Romania
Medieval City of Brasov
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This tour is the perfect way to visit one of the largest and most cherished cities in Romania. Being surrounded by the mountains (the perfect place for a medieval settlement) Brasov is one of the best-preserved cities in Europe. Brasov provides a mix of wonderful mountain scenery in the nearby Poiana Braşov and medieval history with German influences in the old town. Peles Castle (the summer Royal residence), Cantacuzino Castle and Bran (Dracula”s) Castle are other interesting locations that you will have the chance to visit by taking this tour.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Peles Castle one of the most beautiful castles in Europe
- Visit Sinaia Monastery
- Explore and spend a night in the beautiful city of Brasov in Transylvania
- Visit the famous Bran Castle known as Dracula Castle in Transylvania
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest – Sinaia – Brasov Departure from Bucharest to Sinaia, also known as “The Pearl of the Carpathians”. This is a beautiful mountain resort located in the Carpathian mountains at 800 meters altitude.
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at Sinaia Monastery. Here you will visit Sinaia Monastery (with the old and the new church)
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Sinaia
Sightseeing at Peleș Castle. Visit Peles Castle, built by the first King of Romania, Carol I, to be a summer Royal residence. The castle has an impressive architectural style and was built to be a very modern construction (for that time) being the first castle in Europe to have electric power.
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Sinaia
City/Town Tour. From Sinaia, we head to Brasov, an old medieval citadel, first documented in 1235, the most important commercial center from all the seven German Medieval Cities of Transylvania (Siebenbuergen). Visit the Old Town (the Historical Centre).
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Bucharest
Dinner & accommodation.
Day 2
Bucharest
Sightseeing at Cantacuzino Castle. Brasov – Busteni – Bran – Bucharest After breakfast, we will go to visit Cantacuzino castle. Located in Busteni, on Prahova Valley, was built in neoromanian style and inaugurated in 1911 at the wish of Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino (also known as “the Nabob”-prime minister of Romania between 1899-1900 and 1904-1907). The castle is surrounded by a park whose alleys take you to the grotto, cascades, and fountains.
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Bran
Sightseeing at Bran Castle. The visit will be followed by lunch and a visit to Bran (Dracula’s Castle). The medieval Castle Bran was built for military purposes at the end of the 14th century to defend the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, being associated with the “Legend of Dracula” novel by Bram Stoker.
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Bucharest
At the end of the day, return to Bucharest.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transport by private AC car/minivan Pickup & drop-off at your address English Speaking Tour Guide
Not Included
Lunch & dinner Hotel extras Photo fees at the museums
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup & Drop-off at your address in Bucharest.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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