Castles & Legends of Transylvania - 4 days
Sinaia · Bran · Brasov · Sighisoara · Sibiu · Curtea de Arges · Bucareste
Resumo da viagem
This four-day tour from Bucharest showcases Romania’s most captivating medieval landmarks. Explore fairytale castles like Peles and Bran, better known as Dracula’s Castle, before wandering the fortress town of Brasov. Travel through Transylvania’s citadels, from Fagaras and Rupea to the colourful UNESCO-listed old town of Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Visit charming Saxon villages such as Crit and Biertan, then marvel at the imposing Corvin Castle and the historic Alba Iulia. The trip ends in Sibiu, with its German-inspired charm, and Curtea de Arges, home to Romania’s royal necropolis, before returning to Bucharest.
Itinerário dia a dia
- Your tour begins with pick-up from your hotel in Bucharest that you have booked independently - please ensure we know where to collect you from. The tour begins with pick up at 9:00. Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov. We begin with a scenic drive to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, one of Romania’s most celebrated landmarks. Set against a mountain backdrop, this former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family is often listed among the most beautiful castles in the world. Please note: Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and certain Tuesdays. If your tour starts on one of these days, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. From Sinaia we continue to Bran to explore the famous Bran Castle. Known worldwide as “Dracula’s Castle”, it owes its fame largely to Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. Built in the 13th century by the Saxons of Brasov on the site of an earlier Teutonic fort, the castle’s Gothic profile and medieval atmosphere have long been linked with the legend of Vlad the Impaler. Here, you will learn how the historical figure became associated with the fictional Count Dracula. Following our visit, we take the old trade route through the Carpathians to Rasnov Fortress, a 14th-century citadel perched on a hill with commanding views of the surrounding valley. We end the day in Brasov, where we overnight. Time permitting, you may take an evening walk around the Council Square, the historic heart of the city. Please note: We recommend you arrive in Bucharest the day before your tour starts. A transfer is not included so you will have to make your own way to the hotel. You will then be collected at 9:00 on day 1.
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