Our tour will include visits to beautiful and famous medieval touristic attractions, the main attraction being the famous Dracula’s Castle (the Bran Castle). The first stop will be in Sinaia known as “The Pearl of Carpathian Mountains”, to visit Peles Castle – one of the most beautiful castle in the world, built by the first King of Romania, Carol the 1st. The way to the Dracula’s castle and Brașov passes one of the most beautiful roads in Romania crossing the mountains from Wallachia to Transylvania, the Prahova Valley.
Built on a rock by the Teutonic Knights in the 11th century, the Bran Castle – one of the most famous castles in the world, was guarding the trade routes from the Danube region to Transilvania. Vlad the Impaler who inspired Bram Stoker to write the second most published book in the world: Dracula, probably spent here a night in his way to Transylvania.
In the medieval city of Brasov developed between 1400 – 1600 by saxon colonists, together with the impressive Black Church and the beautiful old City Hall, will be a walking tour and free time of 1 – 1 ½ hrs.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Bucharest Hotel Reception | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 7.30 – 8.30 A.M. | ||||
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The company is not responsible for delays caused by traffic jam or bad weather conditions. When Peles Castle is not available, will be replaced with Pelisor Castle. Tour inside Bran Castle require some physical condition and is not recommended to persons with claustrophobia problems.
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