Bucharest
is elegance layered with history
Welcome to Bucharest
Romania’s capital sometimes gets a bad rap, but in fact it's dynamic, energetic and lots of fun. Many travellers give the city just a night or two before heading off to Transylvania, but that’s not enough time. Allow at least a few days to take in the very good museums, stroll the parks and hang out at trendy cafes and drinking gardens. While much of the centre is modern and the buildings in various stages of disrepair, you'll find splendid 17th- and 18th-century Orthodox churches and graceful belle époque villas tucked away in quiet corners. Communism changed the face of the city forever, and nowhere is this more evident than at the gargantuan Palace of Parliament, the grandest (and arguably crassest) tribute to dictatorial megalomania you’ll ever see.
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From Bucharest, Transylvania Castle 12-Hour Day Tour
Rise and shine, and hop aboard a climate-controlled bus from your hotel, which will transport you from Bucharest to Transylvania. Famous for its romantic views, thick forests, and many medieval castles, this central Romanian region is beautifully atmospheric, and home to the legend of Count Dracula.This tour is certain to please Bram Stoker fans looking to learn more about Romania’s most famous vampire, as Bran Castle—also known as Dracula’s Castle—is the first port of call. A 13th-century hilltop marvel, it’s one of Romania’s most popular (and macabre) landmarks. Peles Castle is also on the itinerary: the former summer residence of Romania’s royal family, it’s a Neo-Renaissance architectural masterwork.Your day in Transylvania continues with a walking tour of the medieval town of Brasov. Look out for landmarks such as the Black Church and the city’s historic fortress walls, and enjoy some free time to scout out lunch, a coffee, and do some solo exploring. As the day winds down, hop back in the bus, which will drop you directly back at your hotel.
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle Small-Group Tour from Bucharest
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern RomaniaGeneral Exhibition standard tour 1 hour (on Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter season you will visit Rasnov Citadel in Rasnov)Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaAlso known as Dracula's CastleDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaShort walking tour of Brasov downtown.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Rasnov Citadel, Rasnov, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaOn Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter season when Peles Castle is closedDuration: 1 hour
Private Bucharest OTP Airport Transfer
Enjoy a fast safe private airport transfer from Otopeni Airport to any address in Bucharest or vice versa. Professional guides and driver will be escorting you on your journey and will make sure that you reach your desired destination safe and in time.
Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: UnzipRomania Travel, BucharestTour Guide will pick you up from your Bucharest hotel / accommodation.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaBrasov 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.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaBran 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.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern RomaniaPeles 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.Duration: 2 hours
Private Tour of Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Old Town
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaBran Castle is probably the most famous castle in Romania. The document first attesting its existence dates back in 1377. The castle became a favorite place for Queen Maria, who put her mark on the interior’s renovation, and it was later seized by communists in 1948 along with royals’ expulsion from Romania. For Bran Castle, being most associated with the myth of Dracula’s Castle - linked to the Bram Stoker’s novel, made it famous all over the world. After the guided tour of the castle, you will surely enjoy some little souvenirs’ shopping.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Black Church (Biserica Neagra), Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaBlack Church is one of the most representative Lutheran Evangelical Churches of Transylvania.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern RomaniaIn Sinaia we find probably the most beautiful castle in Romania and one of the most beaufitul in Europe. The Royal family built the Peles Castle as their summer residence at the end of 19th century and it can still bring you back into the Royal atmosphere of late 19th century/early 20th century.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Council Square, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, TransylvaniaThe Council Square of Brasov shall offer you the chance to enjoy a real Old Town area of one of the 7th former Saxon medieval cities of Transylvania.Duration: 30 minutesPass By: I Travel in Romania, BucharestI Travel in Romania
Half Day Tour in Bucharest
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Palace of Parliament, BucharestStop in the Constitution Square with an excellent view of the Palace of Parliament (outside visit) - the world's largest, heaviest and most expensive administrative buildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", BucharestThe museum is visited on all the days except Mondays. For that reason, Monday option of tour is cheaper. Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman), BucharestAn architectural jewel in the heart of the city, which serves as a concert hall and hosts many classical music eventsDuration: 10 minutesPass By: Triumph Arch, BucharestPass near the Arch of Triumph Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), BucharestThe place which marked the end of the communist period in December 1989.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Patriarchal Cathedral, BucharestThe center of Romanian Orthodox Church (inside visit included)Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Victoriei Street, BucharestMajor intersection of Bucharest, surrounded by a lot of landmarks including the government building Stop At: Old Town, BucharestFind out the history and culture in a walking tourDuration: 40 minutes