2 Day Tour in Transylvania
OVERVIEW:
A 2-Day from Bucharest
Visit Brasov and stroll through charismatic streets and explore historic castles in Bran, Rasnov and Sinaia.
Hotel pickup offered: yes
Avoid searching for hotels with 4-star accommodations booked in advance
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Bucharest – Bran Castle – Rasnov Fortress – Brasov Historical Center
Stop At: Bran Castle, also called Dracula’s Castle, it is situated in Bran village. A remarkable architecture with Gothic elements, the castle was built between 1377-1382, at 60 m high. Built originally as a fortress surrounded by a massive wall with small windows which were used to shoot the enemies, Bran Castle proved to be a successful defense point. In the inner courtyard of the castle is a fountain used to provide water in case of siege. Bran Castle got its fame from the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker and Dracula movie.
Stop At: Rasnov Citadel to see the picturesque streets with medieval houses and Rasnov Fortress and to understand the life in a village in medieval times. Rasnov Fortress is one of the best preserved peasant fortress of Transylvania and was built in XIII -XIV centuries, the principal purpose was to defend themselves against Tartar attacks and was conquered only once around the year 1600 by Prince Gabriel Bathory.
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center. We will take a short tour of the old town. You will be able to visit Black Church, the Council Square and to enjoy the lovely atmosphere of this charming city!
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included at 4* hotel.
Day 2 | Peles Castle – Cota 2000 – Bucharest
Stop At: Peles Castle – the former royal residence, an architectural jewel. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries.
Stop At: Cota 2000 – Ride by cable car and enjoy the spectacular views before returning to Bucharest.
Breakfast included on this day
No accommodation included on this day.
INCLUSIONS:
1 night accommodation in 4* hotel in Brasov
Breakfast
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Fuel surcharge Parking fees Local taxes Transportation by air-conditioned sedan/minivan/busAssistance during the entire tour in English
EXCLUSIONS:
Entrance fees and photo / video fees (approx. EUR 15/person)
Meals
ADDITIONAL INFO:
– Confirmation will be received at time of booking
– We pick up also from apartments. Please indicate the address and we will contact you the day before the tour starts to let you know the closest pick-up point if we can’t pick you up from your address. In any case it will not be further than 500-600 m.
– The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
– Infant seats available
