Small-Group Bran, Râșnov & Peleș Tour from Brașov｜Romania

A full-day private or small-group journey through royal Romania and medieval Transylvania — designed to feel like traveling with a local friend.

Designed to delight those fascinated by the Gothic legends of Transylvania, this approx. The 9-hour tour takes you to the heart of the mysterious Romanian region. After hotel pickup in Brasov, we drive to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, a striking example of Neo-Renaissance architecture, then tick off top attractions such as the dramatic Rasnov Fortress and Bran's Castle, whose Gothic turrets and hilltop perch have earned it the nickname of 'Dracula's Castle'. Peles surprises not only with its exterior beauty but with its intricate interior and attention to detail. Built to serve as a summer residence for Romania's first monarch,, Carol I,, it is a combination of style, beauty,, and raveled wood carvings. Peles Castle is the first castle in Europe to have electrical power and was equipped with an electric elevator, hot and cold water, central heating, and a vacuum cleaner. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through the magnificent rooms of the castle and highlight the details and unknown secrets. Our second stop will be in Bran Castle, also known as 'Dracula's Castle' — a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle's Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker's undead antihero, inspired by Vlad the Impaler, a harsh, but rightful ruler. Initially built by the Teutonic Knights and reconstructed as a stone building by the orders of Ludvig de Anjou, it protected the south-eastern border of Transylvania with Wallachia. Not only used as a military fort but also as a customs building where merchants paid their taxes before entering Transylvania. Strategically built on a rock called Dietrich Rock, it offered a great outlook on the trade route passing through. After the Great Unification of Transylvania with the rest of Romania ,the castle's tale took a tur. It becamee the favorite summer residence of Queen Maria, the Queen of all Romanians and one of the kkey makersof treater Romania. Accompanied by our guide, you'll not only learn about the castle's history but also get an introduction to the numerous tales and legends that inspired Bram Stoker in creating its successful novel Dracula. Next up is Rasnov fortress, known also known as a peasant castle, which was used by the inhabitants of Rasnov (Rosenau) as shelter during numerous invasions that marched through. The fortress included dwellings where the villagers could accommodate themselves and be protected by thick walls equiped with shooting and pouring holes. Not only that the community thought of their food resources, but they where ambitious enough to dig a very deep well to ensure they had water inside the fortress. Our guide will happilly tell you the tales and legends while taking in the beautiful views which surround the fortress.