2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest

Itinerary details:

Day 1: Bucharest - Sinaia Monastery - Peles Castle - Brasov Tour (B)

Sinaia Monastery: Visit the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia also called the Cathedral of Bucegi Mountains. It was the first construction in the area of the present mountain resort, built at the end of the 17th century, and is a valuable Romanian religious site and architectural monument.

Peles Castle: Located in Sinaia (approx. 44 km from Brasov), it is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in all of Europe. Against the natural back drop of the Carpathian Mountains, the castle is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture, an astounding Royal residence dating from the end of the 19th century.

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

Brasov City 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, Cathrine's Gate, White Tower, Black Tower, The Blacksmiths Bastion, The Weavers Bastion, The Ropemakers Bastion, The Drapers Bastion.

Return to overnight accommodation

Day 2: Brasov - Bran Castle - Rasnov Fortress - Bucharest (B)

Bran Castle also known as Dracula's Castle, is a medieval dwelling dating from the 14th century. It is surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock.

Rasnov Fortress - this impressive citadel was built in the 14th century to protect the people of Rasnov and surrounding villages from the numerous Ottoman invasions.

Return to Bucharest.