Highlights

• Visit the stunning Peles Castle in Sinaia, “the Pearl of the Carpathians."
• Visit Bran Castle, the legendary castle of Count Dracula
• Explore the historical center of the medieval city of Brasov

Activity overview

Explore the fascinating region of Transylvania, choosing one of the best Dracula’s Castle tours from Gray Line Romania. Transylvania will take your breath away with its beautiful mountain landscape, gothic architecture, and picturesque medieval villages. 

First on this day trip from Bucharest is a visit to the region of Valahia where you will discover Peles Castle situated in picturesque Sinaia, “The Pearl of the Carpathians.” This former home of the Romanian Royal Family is a masterpiece of design, with stunning turrets and great attention to detail and providing unbelievable views across the mountains.

From here the tour will wend its way into Transylvania and towards Bran Castle, where the legend of Count Dracula is kept alive all year round. Built in the 13th century Bran Castle is an intriguing hilltop fortress, and one of the most famous landmarks in Romania. Tourists gather from every corner of the world to experience a guided tour of this majestic castle, which is famed to have belonged to Vlad the Impaler, the alleged inspiration for Count Dracula. Both of these names are steeped in mystery and myth, and you will delight in exploring the origin of both.

Next on this fantastic day trip will be Brasov, the gorgeous medieval city surrounding the towering Carpathian Mountains. In the historical center, you will discover the city gems, including the Black Church, the Council Square, and the Old Walls, and you some enjoy free time to explore, shop and dine.

Experience Transylvania’s unique charm with Dracula’s Castle tours and we promise you a day full of adventure you shall never forget!

Delve a little deeper into Transylvania’s past on this tour