Medieval City of Brasov – 2 days

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: TravelMaker Bucharest Day Tours

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Accommodation with breakfast included in double room in Brasov at a 3* hotel
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Bucharest
Included: Breakfast
Included: Transport by car/minibus

Not included

Not included: Other expenses
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1: Bucharest– Sinaia –Brasov

Sinaia

45 min

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.
Peles Castle

45 min Admission not included

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 built to be a very modern construction (for that time) being the first castle in Europe having electric power.
Brasov

45 min

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), followed by dinner & accommodation.
Manastirea Sinaia

30 min Admission not included

Visit Sinaia Monastery (with the old and the new church).

Overnight at a 3* hotel in Brasov.

Day 2 · Day 2: Brasov – Busteni – Bran – Bucharest

Cantacuzino Castle

45 min Admission not included

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 who’s alleys take you to the grotto, cascades, and fountains.
Bran Castle

45 min Admission not included

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” the novel by Bram Stoker. At the end of the day, return to Bucharest.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Victor
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Didahouse
Bulevard Hotel
Finitconsult Apartments Bucharest
Bucharest West Motel
Grand Central Accommodation - Beldiman
Filitti Boutique Hotel
Hotel Tineretului
Ambiance Hotel Bucharest
Hotel Christina
Hotel Vila Paris

and 185 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your address within Bucharest and we will let you know the exact pick-up time one day before.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, as well as every November for annual cleaning and preventive conservation. During this period, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Pelisor Castle instead.