About this experience
Transylvania is Romania’s most popular travel destination, and its charming and mysterious castles are a big part of the almost mythical fascination it spreads. From well-known monuments like Bran Castle to smaller castles that once belonged to the local aristocracy, the hundreds of castles of Transylvania tell a story of their own rise and decay, often directly connected to the troubled history of Romania.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Premium car
- Tour guide
- Pick up drop off to hotel
- IMPORTANT !! PELES CASTLE WILL BE CLOUSED ON NOVEMBER FOR INSIDE VISIT, ONLY THE GARDENS CAN BE SEEN
- Photo sesion
- EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY PELES CASTLE IS CLOUSED FOR THE INSIDE VISIT, ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE SEEN
Not included
- Lunch
- Entry tickets not included
Itinerary and highlights
When King Carol I of Romania visited the small village of Sinaia in the foothills of the Bucegi mountains in the 1860s, he was captivated by its scenic location and commissioned the construction of a palace there. The resulting castle is easily one of the most stunning in all of Europe.The first couple to live there, King Carol I and his wife Queen Elizabeth of Romania were known to be very different in temperament and interests. The king was an accomplished soldier who greatly expanded and improved the Romanian military, and the queen was more artistic, with a great fondness for music, art, and literature, and even published poetry under the pen name Carmen Sylva. Peleș, too, was a reflection of these two different personalities.
Important !! Peles Castle is closed on Mondays the visit is without inside tour
The fame of the castle taken abroad is due largely to Bram Stoker, author of the famous novel “Dracula” – the story of the vampire-count that never ceases to fascinate. The connection between the character in the novel and Prince Vlad the Impaler – Dracula is even suggested by the author who wrote somewhere in the book “… was it really that prince Dracula who opposed the Turks over the great river, even from the border with Turkey.“ Although the history disproves that Vlad Tepes, ruler with vampire traits ever lived in Bran Castle, the blood – hungry count’s story is so popular and widespread that it almost no one is interested in the truth. Dracula’s legend is one thing, the story of Vlad Tepes is something different, but this “confusion” put the small town and the castle on the map of international tourism and brings important financial benefits to the area.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up and drop off from all the locations in the Bucharest
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- ro — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Romania Tours and Trips
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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