YOLO TOURS
ROMANIA

​Highlights

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• A private day trip of Transylvania’s castles from Bucharest

• Travel through the beautiful Transylvania countryside

• Learn about the history from an expert local guide

• Visit Peles Castle - the most beautiful castle in Romania

• Explore the famous Bran Castle and learn about the legend of Count Dracula

• See the cities of Sinaia, Bran and Brasov and admire the stunning Carpathian Mountains

 

 

          

Itinerary

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Bucharest - Peles Castle in Sinaia - Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle - Brasov Tour - Bucharest

 



Peles Castle: Located in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. In the natural back drops of the Carpathian Mountains the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.



Bran Castle also known as the 'Castle of Dracula' - Discover one of the most famous sights in Romania, a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. The legend about Dracula, Stoker's story is based on the life of Vlad Tepes/Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476), a ruler revered by Romanians for standing up to the Ottoman Empire. Known as one of the most dreadful enemies of the Turks, Vlad started organizing the state and enforcing the law by applying death penalty and impaling all those he considered enemies.



After a delicious Romanian meal continue with a walking tour in the historical center of Brasov.

 

Brasov Walking Tour: Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.

Tour highlights: Black Church, Citadel of Brasov, Ecaterina's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, Council Square, Palace of Justice.

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*Please note! Peles Castle is closed on the following dates:

• 01 Jan 2024 - 15 Apr 2024: Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

• 16 Apr 2024 - 13 Oct 2024: Closed on Mondays

• 14 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024: Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

with the following exceptions:

Orthodox Easter - 5 May 2024: Castle is Closed

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On the dates when Peles Castle is closed you have 2 options:

1. See the exterior of Peles Castle & grounds + Visit Sinaia Orthodox Monastery

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2. Substitute the castle with Prejmer Fortified Church (UNESCO site) - a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 15th century.

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