Private Guided Day Tour of World Heritage Prejmer Citadel and Bran Castle from Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 12 hours
A concentrated private tour that will first take you to Sinaia, 'the pearl of Carpathians', to visit Sinaia Monastery and the beautiful Peles Castle.
Then you shall cross the mountains in Transylvania and visit one of the first fortified churches, initially built by the Teutonic Knights at the beginning of the 13th century, very well restored and kept, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993. After this you’ll enjoy the nicely preserved architecture of Brasov during a relaxing stroll in the Old City and see the famous Black Church (late 14th century). Finally you’ll reach and visit the renowned Bran Castle. Famous prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) briefly spent some time there back in the 15th century, but does not have a significant role in the history of the place… however, this fortress is currently worldwide known as Dracula’s Castle. Walk in, who knows… you might see him… Want better chances ? Come on Halloween !
Then you shall cross the mountains in Transylvania and visit one of the first fortified churches, initially built by the Teutonic Knights at the beginning of the 13th century, very well restored and kept, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993. After this you’ll enjoy the nicely preserved architecture of Brasov during a relaxing stroll in the Old City and see the famous Black Church (late 14th century). Finally you’ll reach and visit the renowned Bran Castle. Famous prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) briefly spent some time there back in the 15th century, but does not have a significant role in the history of the place… however, this fortress is currently worldwide known as Dracula’s Castle. Walk in, who knows… you might see him… Want better chances ? Come on Halloween !
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A concentrated private tour that will first take you to Sinaia, 'the pearl of Carpathians', to visit Sinaia Monastery and the beautiful Peles Castle.
Then you shall cross the mountains in Transylvania and visit one of the first fortified churches, initially built by the Teutonic Knights at the beginning of the 13th century, very well restored and kept, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993. After this you’ll enjoy the nicely preserved architecture of Brasov during a relaxing stroll in the Old City and see the famous Black Church (late 14th century). Finally you’ll reach and visit the renowned Bran Castle. Famous prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) briefly spent some time there back in the 15th century, but does not have a significant role in the history of the place… however, this fortress is currently worldwide known as Dracula’s Castle. Walk in, who knows… you might see him… Want better chances ? Come on Halloween !You will be picked up from you hotel in Bucharest and leave for the trip in private car. First stop will be Sinaia, 'the pearl of Carpathians', to visit Sinaia Monastery (founded in 1695 by the head of a powerful princely family of the time after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Mount Sinai monasteries) and the beautiful Peles Castle, built for King Carol I of Romania in a blend of Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles by the end of the 19th century and richly decorated by a plethora of famous artists. On the way, you will enjoy traditional Romanian dishes in one of the restaurants recommended by us. We will depart then to the World Heritage site of Prejmer, built at the beginning of the 13th century and gradually turned over time the whole population of the village could withstand long sieges.
The tour continues with sight seeing of Brasov, with visits of the medieval city of Brasov, with a stroll in the main square of the city. Then you will be taken to a panorama spot, with a great view of the old city!
For the last stop, you’ll reach and visit the renowned Bran Castle. Initially built by the local community of Brasov by the end of the 14th century as a defending fortress against the Ottoman Empire, it also served for centuries as a customs point between Wallachia and Transylvania, then eventually became royal residence by 1920. Famous Wallachian prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) briefly spent some time there back in the 15th century, so the castle is known as Dracula's Castle. A castle with hidden stairs, secret doors, full of mystery, waiting to be discovered!
Then you shall cross the mountains in Transylvania and visit one of the first fortified churches, initially built by the Teutonic Knights at the beginning of the 13th century, very well restored and kept, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993. After this you’ll enjoy the nicely preserved architecture of Brasov during a relaxing stroll in the Old City and see the famous Black Church (late 14th century). Finally you’ll reach and visit the renowned Bran Castle. Famous prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) briefly spent some time there back in the 15th century, but does not have a significant role in the history of the place… however, this fortress is currently worldwide known as Dracula’s Castle. Walk in, who knows… you might see him… Want better chances ? Come on Halloween !You will be picked up from you hotel in Bucharest and leave for the trip in private car. First stop will be Sinaia, 'the pearl of Carpathians', to visit Sinaia Monastery (founded in 1695 by the head of a powerful princely family of the time after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Mount Sinai monasteries) and the beautiful Peles Castle, built for King Carol I of Romania in a blend of Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles by the end of the 19th century and richly decorated by a plethora of famous artists. On the way, you will enjoy traditional Romanian dishes in one of the restaurants recommended by us. We will depart then to the World Heritage site of Prejmer, built at the beginning of the 13th century and gradually turned over time the whole population of the village could withstand long sieges.
The tour continues with sight seeing of Brasov, with visits of the medieval city of Brasov, with a stroll in the main square of the city. Then you will be taken to a panorama spot, with a great view of the old city!
For the last stop, you’ll reach and visit the renowned Bran Castle. Initially built by the local community of Brasov by the end of the 14th century as a defending fortress against the Ottoman Empire, it also served for centuries as a customs point between Wallachia and Transylvania, then eventually became royal residence by 1920. Famous Wallachian prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) briefly spent some time there back in the 15th century, so the castle is known as Dracula's Castle. A castle with hidden stairs, secret doors, full of mystery, waiting to be discovered!
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