Explore the Legends of Romania in a Full-Day Trip from Bucharest

Are you ready to explore the mysterious legends and captivating natural beauty of Romania? When you are visiting Bucharest, it’s worth taking a full-day trip and explore the historical landmarks of the country. From Dracula’s castle to Peele’s castle, here is our suggestion for a delightful tour in Romania.

Itinerary for the Tour

We recommend that you plan this full-day tour as follows:

• Pick-up at dawn
• Visiting Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
• Visiting Peles Castle
• Visiting Rasnov Fortress
• Return to Bucharest

Pick-up at Dawn

Your tour guide picks you up at your accommodation at dawn on the day of the tour. We recommend that you wear comfortable and warm clothes and best shoes as you will be walking a lot throughout the tour. Bring an ID with you, if needed.

Visiting Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)

Bran Castle is one of Romania’s most important landmarks. Overlooking the hills and valleys, it stands as an unparalleled symbol of power and strategic defense over the ages. It was built at the beginning of the 13th century and owned by many Romanian families over the years. It was also rumored to have been home to Count Dracula who inspired Bram Stoker’s novel of the same name. In 1920, Queen Marie of Romania bought the castle and it eventually become a museum in 2009. Today, Bran Castle is open to tourists from all around the world who come to explore its fascinating history and captivating beauty.

Visiting Peles Castle

Peles Castle, also known as “The Pearl of the Carpathians” is located in Sinaia, Romania and stands proudly in an idyllic mountain setting surrounded by verdant forests and snow-capped peaks. Built in 1883 as a summer residence for Romanian royalty, this mesmerizing castle is steeped in history of kings and queens. With 160 rooms, 7 terraces and various courtyards, the grandeur and elegance of this palace are second to none. During your visit, take time to explore the various rooms each filled with unique antiques and winding staircases leading to unexpected surprises.

Visiting Rasnov Fortress

Rasnov Fortress is located in Transylvania and is one of Romania’s most important fortresses. Established in the 14th century, it used to be a stronghold for Transylvanian people against their enemies from Turkey and Hungary. The mighty walls that surround the fortress tell stories of its history and the locals are friendly to visitors making for a great day out. You can climb up to the fortifications and explore the maze of fortifications and dungeons inside.

Return to Bucharest

After these three unforgettable visits, your guide will take you back to Bucharest where your full-day trip concludes. Visit these enchanting sites with the comfort and ease of a full-day guided tour from Bucharest and take away with you memories that will last for many years.

Are you ready for this memorable full-day trip from Bucharest? You can join this amazing tour from Bucharest with GetYourGuide. This convenient tour offers round-trip transport from the centre of Bucharest, including air-conditioned vehicles for maximum comfortability, a knowledgeable local guide that speak many languages, entrance tickets for Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Rasnov Fortress, lunch at a traditional restaurant in Bran and more! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to explore these amazing sites of Romania with safety and convenience.