Fairytale castles of Transylvania
Worldwide famous for its mystical atmosphere and vampire stories, Transylvania is located in an idyllic region of Romania among the Carpathian Mountains.
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Worldwide famous for its mystical atmosphere and vampire stories, Transylvania is located in an idyllic region of Romania among the Carpathian Mountains. Visit its beautiful cities and towns filled with castles, fortified churches, medieval citadels in which the multicultural, Romanian, German and Hungarian heritage is held. Visit the famous Bran Castle, the outstanding citadels from Sighisoara and Alba Iulia, The Corvin Castle and many other unique attractions. Explore the wonderful cities of Transylvania, Sibiu, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Alba Iulia, as well as Bucharest and Sinaia. While in Transylvania, visit the beautifully preserved castles, The Peles Castle, The Bran Castle, and The Corvin Castle.
Please note that The Peles Castle is always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. In the period of the Romanian winter holidays (24.12.2021-02.01.2022) several attractions may have a modified schedule. Let us know in advance your date of travel. Thank you for understanding.
Guide options
- Tour guide (German, English, Italian, French, Spanish)
Prices
Included
- Throughout modern transportation (4)
- Dinner (6)
- Breakfast (6)
Not included
- Other meals than included (4)
Tips
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Routes
- 1
Sinaia
Scenic drive to Sinaia, and visit of one of the most stunning castles from Europe, the Peles Castle, built in an outstanding German Renaissance design, also known for being the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family. Take a walk through the castle’s garden and enjoy the new-Renaissance architecture before visiting the stunning and impressive interior. Explore the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia built by the Prince Cantacuzino, in the 19th century with a Byzantine design, and admire the exhibition of valuable objects that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, as well as the first Romanian translation of the Bible from the 17th century.
- 2
Peles Castle
The Peles Castle was built by the first king of Romania with the help of various architects that established a German-New-Renaissance design, and it is famous for being the former summer residence of the Royal Family of Romania. With the marvelous architecture, an imposing front garden, and an impressive interior decorated in various styles preserved in their original state, the castle is one of Europe's treasures.
- 3
Manastirea Sinaia
The Sinaia Monastery is a religious masterpiece of the orthodoxy, built by the Prince Cantacuzino in the 19th century. The Monastery also helds an exhibition of valuable objects that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, as well as the first Romanian translation of the Bible from the 17th century. Formed as a complex with two churches, the monastery is designed in a Byzantine style.
- 4
Azuga
Enjoy a sparkling wine tasting session at a famous wine cellar from Azuga.
- 5
Brasov
Enjoy a beautiful ride to Brasov, and check-in at your centrally located hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Food and drinks
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Accommodations
- Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel
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