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From Brasov: Tour of Castles and Surrounding Area
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From Brasov: Tour of Castles and Surrounding Area

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Overview
  • Visit the most interesting castle sites around Brasov, Transylvania, Romania.
  • Learn about the country's past and present from an expert guide
  • Enjoy the breathtaking views over central Romania.
  • Discover Romanian churches and monasteries architecture and symbols.

Activity location

    • Peleș Castle
    • Sinaia, Brașov County, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bulevardul Eroilor 17, Brașov 500030, Romania | Centrally located Modarom building, bd. Eroilor 17, Brasov, in front of Banca Transilvania, close to McDonalds.
    • Brașov, Municipiul Brașov, Romania

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport
  • What's includedWhat's included Expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Access to the fast line to purchase tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included Umbrellas/ponchos
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry fees (approx. €22 per adult)22 euros/adult approx. for all museums
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Extended visits to museums or temporary exhibitions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions

What you can expect

The tour will begin from the meeting point located in central Brasov. You will be driven in towards Bran Castle. Completed in 1382, the castle was built on a steep cliff between Măgura and Dealul Cetăţii, with an exceptional view of the nearby hills. Learn about this famous castle, especially the tales of Count Dracula as you walk the ancient halls.

Next, you will head to Sinaia, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. The one hour drive offers spectacular views of surrounding nature and wildlife. Then encounter Peles Castle, considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Visit an architectural masterpiece, discover it's wonderful saloons and learn about the heritage.

The next stop at Sinaia Monastery, buit in 1690, will conclude the architectural styles of the three Romanian provinces of Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia, we will enjoy a masterpiece of church architecture, orthodox frescoes and Romanian national symbols.

On the route home, you can see the view of the Transylvanian Alps, the Bucegi Mountains, and the lively resort-towns of Busteni and Predeal.

Location

Activity location

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    • Peleș Castle
    • Sinaia, Brașov County, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bulevardul Eroilor 17, Brașov 500030, Romania | Centrally located Modarom building, bd. Eroilor 17, Brasov, in front of Banca Transilvania, close to McDonalds.
    • Brașov, Municipiul Brașov, Romania