3-Castle Day Trip from Brasov: Peles, Bran, Rasnov and Sinaia Monastery with Pickup
by Discovery Transylvania
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Brasov. Transportation is provided by a Mercedes V-Klass luxury van with air conditioning, leather seats, and a refrigerator stocked with cold water. The tour visits four main sites: Peles Castle, Sinaia Orthodox Monastery, Rasnov Citadel, and Bran Castle. At Peles Castle, the former 19th-century summer residence of Romanian royalty, the guide leads a private tour inside the German Renaissance-style building, which has 160 rooms and detailed woodwork by Bernhard Ludwig. Visitors skip the ticket line here, though customers must secure their own time-slot tickets, as only 500 tickets are issued per slot. On Tuesdays from August 1, 2024, only the exterior of Peles Castle is visited. In November, the smaller Pelisor Castle replaces Peles for interior visits. Next is a short visit to the 17th-century Sinaia Orthodox Monastery. Then the tour continues to Rasnov Citadel, a 13th-century fortress on a rocky hill overlooking the valley. The guide shows the ruins of a Catholic chapel, defense towers, and remains of about 80 houses, a school, and a 146-meter-deep water well dug by prisoners. Rasnov’s interior is closed due to an accident, so only the garden and panoramic views are accessible. The last castle is Bran Castle, built in the 14th century on a boulder to guard Transylvania’s border. The guide explains its Gothic architecture and connection to Bram Stoker’s Dracula story. The tour includes a short drive-by of Brasov’s historical center, passing main city attractions. Lunch is not included but can be arranged at a recommended restaurant with guide assistance. Entrance fees to all sites are not included. The day concludes with return to the hotel in Brasov.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Peles Castle
Peles Castle is a 19th-century summer residence built by Carol the First for Romania’s royal family. It features German Renaissance architecture, 160 rooms, and 30 bathrooms. Notable are the intricate wood carvings by Bernhard Ludwig from Vienna. The tour includes skip-the-line entry and a private guided visit lasting about two hours.
120 min
Manastirea Sinaia
Sinaia Monastery is a 17th-century Orthodox monastery. The visit here lasts around 30 minutes and focuses on the architecture and religious significance of the site.
30 min
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Rasnov Citadel is a fortress built in the 13th century atop a rocky hill for defense purposes. It was only conquered once in 1611. The site includes ruins of a Catholic chapel, defense towers, about 80 houses, a school, and a 146-meter-deep water well dug by two prisoners. Due to an accident, visitors access only the inner garden and panoramic views during the approximately one-hour stop.
60 min
Bran Castle
Bran Castle dates to the 14th century and sits on a boulder overlooking a valley. Originally built to guard the border of Transylvania, it features Gothic architecture with tall walls and towers. The castle is linked to Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel. The visit lasts about two hours and includes a guided tour explaining its history and architecture.
120 min
Brasov Historical Center
The tour includes a short drive-by of Brasov’s historical center, passing the main city attractions as a closing part of the day.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
3-Castle Day Trip from Brasov: Peles, Bran, Rasnov and Sinaia Monastery with Pickup
by Discovery Transylvania
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€136Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Brasov. Transportation is provided by a Mercedes V-Klass luxury van with air conditioning, leather seats, and a refrigerator stocked with cold water. The tour visits four main sites: Peles Castle, Sinaia Orthodox Monastery, Rasnov Citadel, and Bran Castle. At Peles Castle, the former 19th-century summer residence of Romanian royalty, the guide leads a private tour inside the German Renaissance-style building, which has 160 rooms and detailed woodwork by Bernhard Ludwig. Visitors skip the ticket line here, though customers must secure their own time-slot tickets, as only 500 tickets are issued per slot. On Tuesdays from August 1, 2024, only the exterior of Peles Castle is visited. In November, the smaller Pelisor Castle replaces Peles for interior visits. Next is a short visit to the 17th-century Sinaia Orthodox Monastery. Then the tour continues to Rasnov Citadel, a 13th-century fortress on a rocky hill overlooking the valley. The guide shows the ruins of a Catholic chapel, defense towers, and remains of about 80 houses, a school, and a 146-meter-deep water well dug by prisoners. Rasnov’s interior is closed due to an accident, so only the garden and panoramic views are accessible. The last castle is Bran Castle, built in the 14th century on a boulder to guard Transylvania’s border. The guide explains its Gothic architecture and connection to Bram Stoker’s Dracula story. The tour includes a short drive-by of Brasov’s historical center, passing main city attractions. Lunch is not included but can be arranged at a recommended restaurant with guide assistance. Entrance fees to all sites are not included. The day concludes with return to the hotel in Brasov.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Peles Castle
Peles Castle is a 19th-century summer residence built by Carol the First for Romania’s royal family. It features German Renaissance architecture, 160 rooms, and 30 bathrooms. Notable are the intricate wood carvings by Bernhard Ludwig from Vienna. The tour includes skip-the-line entry and a private guided visit lasting about two hours.
120 min
Manastirea Sinaia
Sinaia Monastery is a 17th-century Orthodox monastery. The visit here lasts around 30 minutes and focuses on the architecture and religious significance of the site.
30 min
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Rasnov Citadel is a fortress built in the 13th century atop a rocky hill for defense purposes. It was only conquered once in 1611. The site includes ruins of a Catholic chapel, defense towers, about 80 houses, a school, and a 146-meter-deep water well dug by two prisoners. Due to an accident, visitors access only the inner garden and panoramic views during the approximately one-hour stop.
60 min
Bran Castle
Bran Castle dates to the 14th century and sits on a boulder overlooking a valley. Originally built to guard the border of Transylvania, it features Gothic architecture with tall walls and towers. The castle is linked to Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel. The visit lasts about two hours and includes a guided tour explaining its history and architecture.
120 min
Brasov Historical Center
The tour includes a short drive-by of Brasov’s historical center, passing the main city attractions as a closing part of the day.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.