2-Day Southern Transylvania Private Tour – Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Sibiu
Discover top Transylvanian attractions in 2 days, with your personal guide and in the comfort of a private car.
We visit two of the world’s most famous castles and travel through the fields and farmlands of southern Transylvania, a land of cultural richness and natural beauty. This tour features charming Sibiu, for many the most beautiful city in Romania.
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Highlights
Sibiu – a vibrant city of culture, known for the historic architecture, the cathedrals, its squares lined with outdoor cafes and lively atmosphere.
Peles Castle – essential historical landmark in Romania, former summer residence of the Romanian royal family, regarded as one of the most beautiful 19th century European royal residences.
Bran Castle – famous due to the links with Bram Stoker’s character Count Dracula, but outstanding for what it truly is, a genuine feudal castle evocative to the history of the region.
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DURATION
2 days/1 nightPRICE
600 EUR/tour/1-3 peopleACTIVITY LEVEL
medium physical demands – please consider that visiting Bran Castle, as well as medieval citadels and towers in Transylvania, involve climbing steps!WHAT’S INCLUDED
– the itinerary and activities as mentioned
– hotel pick-up and drop-off
– transport by private car, a 2017 Volkswagen Golf air conditioned (for up to 3 people)
– all parking fees and fuel
– guide/driver feeWHAT’S EXTRA
– traveler accommodation for 1 night at hotel in Sibiu is not included
– admission fees (approx. 90 Lei/person, equivalent of 20 EUR/person; reduced tickets available at Peles Castle and Bran Castle for seniors age 65+ and students with proper ID)
– cost of the optional photo fee at Peles Castle (30 Lei/camera)
– all food & drink you choose to buyMEET UP LOCATION
at your hotel or location in Bucharest
Day 1 Bucuresti – Sinaia – Bran – Sibiu (total driving distance 330 km)
Set off from Bucharest heading north to Sinaia, popular mountain resort in the Carpathian Mountains. Visit Peles Castle and admire the lavish interiors and the exceptional collections of decorative art. After visit, we may enjoy a refreshing drink at the terrace cafe overlooking the castle and surrounding scenery. Then we resume our journey crossing the Carpathian Mountains into Transylvania to Bran village area. After lunch, visit of Bran Castle, explore the intricate complex of rooms and stairways and learn the true story of Dracula, prince and local hero. In the late afternoon we travel through the villages and farmlands of southern Transylvania to Sibiu, where we spend the night. Hotel check in and evening at leisure.
Day 2 Sibiu – return to Bucharest (total driving distance 275 km)
We enjoy the entire morning in Sibiu, taking in the sights and wandering around the Old Town. Its beautiful squares and picturesque passageways to the lower town provide wonderful photo opportunities. Climb the steps of the Council Tower for the best views of the city. After noon, return to Bucharest following the scenic Olt River Valley. En route, stop over to visit the iconic Cozia Monastery.
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