Castles Tours from Brasov
Brașov, Romania
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Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: Flexible
Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Peles Castle in one complete tour, small group departing from Brasov city centre, driving through the wonderful "Transylvanian Alps " - the southern Carpathian Mountains. Discover the world famous "Dracula's Castle" in Bran, the impressive Peasants Citadel in Rasnov and , as a wonderful Neo-Renaissance last stop, the magnificent Peles Castle, the former winter residence of the Romanian royal family.
The tour will last approx. 8 hours, entrance fees included, escorted tour.
The tour will last approx. 8 hours, entrance fees included, escorted tour.
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Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Peles Castle in one complete tour, small group departing from Brasov city centre, driving through the wonderful "Transylvanian Alps " - the southern Carpathian Mountains. Discover the world famous "Dracula's Castle" in Bran, the impressive Peasants Citadel in Rasnov and , as a wonderful Neo-Renaissance last stop, the magnificent Peles Castle, the former winter residence of the Romanian royal family.
The tour will last approx. 8 hours, entrance fees included, escorted tour.We'll depart at 9:00 AM from Brasov city center, Aro Palace Hotel parking as our meeting place. After approx. 30 minutes we'll arrive in the small town of Rasnov, where we will visit the " Peasants Citadel ”, a national monument belonging to the A class list, a medieval fortress built in 1211–1225, in the time when the Teutonic chevaliers ruled Brasov County. For approx. 1 hour you will enjoy a visit inside the fortress, discover it's history and legends, and enjoy the wonderful view of Brasov Plateau and the surrounding mountains.
We will continue our journey for another 20-30 minutes , towards Bran Castle. Completed in 1388 , the castle was built on a steep cliff between Măgura and Dealul Cetăţii, with an exceptional view of the nearby hills. We will discover this world famous castle, learn about it's history and legends, especially the legend of Dracula. The visit will last for approx. 1h30min.
Next, we will head to Sinaia, the former winter residence of the Romanian royal family. The one hour drive will be spectacular, the encounter with Peles Castle, considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, will be the climax of the day, as you are about to visit an architectural masterpiece, discover it's wonderful saloons and learn about it's history.
We will return to Brasov on a different route, approx. one hour drive, so you will enjoy the view of the "Transylvanian Alps" - the Bucegi Mountains, and the lively resort-towns of Busteni and Predeal.
The tour will last approx. 8 hours, entrance fees included, escorted tour.We'll depart at 9:00 AM from Brasov city center, Aro Palace Hotel parking as our meeting place. After approx. 30 minutes we'll arrive in the small town of Rasnov, where we will visit the " Peasants Citadel ”, a national monument belonging to the A class list, a medieval fortress built in 1211–1225, in the time when the Teutonic chevaliers ruled Brasov County. For approx. 1 hour you will enjoy a visit inside the fortress, discover it's history and legends, and enjoy the wonderful view of Brasov Plateau and the surrounding mountains.
We will continue our journey for another 20-30 minutes , towards Bran Castle. Completed in 1388 , the castle was built on a steep cliff between Măgura and Dealul Cetăţii, with an exceptional view of the nearby hills. We will discover this world famous castle, learn about it's history and legends, especially the legend of Dracula. The visit will last for approx. 1h30min.
Next, we will head to Sinaia, the former winter residence of the Romanian royal family. The one hour drive will be spectacular, the encounter with Peles Castle, considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, will be the climax of the day, as you are about to visit an architectural masterpiece, discover it's wonderful saloons and learn about it's history.
We will return to Brasov on a different route, approx. one hour drive, so you will enjoy the view of the "Transylvanian Alps" - the Bucegi Mountains, and the lively resort-towns of Busteni and Predeal.
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