Day Trips in Transylvania

Take a break from the city on a day trip to the nearby villages of Prejmer, Rasnov, Bran, and Sinaia. Visit historic landmarks including Prejmer's fortified church and Castle Bran, and learn about their associated history and legends from your guide. Travel the region's varied landscape with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and save time finding a meeting point with round-trip transfer from your Brasov hotel.

Visit one of Romania's most legendary locales on a small-group tour to Bran Castle from Brasov. Better known as 'Dracula's Castle' thanks to its spooky Gothic style that conjures up images of howling wolves and bloodthirsty counts, this remarkably preserved medieval fortress is filled with historic furnishings and surrounded by Transylvanian forest. Get tips from a guide on other places to explore, and enjoy some free time to shop or explore other ghoulish attractions nearby.

Discover the highlights of Transylvania on a full-day tour from Brasov. Private transportation allows you to relax and use your time efficiently.  Listen as your private guide narrates your visits to Sinaia Monastery and Peles Royal Palace. Enjoy free time to explore on your own, before heading to Bran Castle. After getting the perfect Dracula souvenir, round out your day with a guided tour of downtown Brasov.

Discover the taste of two different cultures, Romanian and Hungarian, in this one-day trip to two of the most important distilleries in the area of Brasov. And for a touch of history, go back in time with a surprising visit to the Szekely National Museum in Sfantu Gheorghe

Visit two of Romania's most scenic towns, Sinaia and Brasov, on a private full-day tour from Bucharest. See the Peles Castle in Sinaia and have lunch in this charming Prahova Valley town. Continue to Brasov, one of Romania's oldest cities, to see medieval monuments such as the Black Church, which boasts an organ with 4,000 pipes, and the Piaţa Sfatului (Town Square). Walk down Strada Sforii - reported to be the narrowest street in Europe - and learn about the region's history and culture from your informative guide.

Discover the gems of Transylvania on a full-day private tour from Bucharest. Local transit can be crowded, slow, and unreliable.  Skip that stress with private and efficient round trip transportation from your hotel. Enjoy immersive visits to two distinct castles and a 13th-century citadel, while your private guide narrates. Stop for lunch (at your own expense) in a charming mountain pass village, then relax during your return to the city.

Explore many of Romania's most famous natural and cultural highlights on a private, full-day tour from Bucharest to the atmospheric regions of Wallachia, Transylvania and the Prahova Valley. Admire the towering 'Alps of Romania,' pass through traditional rural villages and tour the country's two most famous castles, Peles and Bran. You'll also have time to stroll through the old Saxon town of Brasov, known for its iconic Black Church. Enjoy the customized nature of a private tour and the devoted attention of your guide.

Experience the natural beauty and royal splendor of Transylvania on this full-day tour from Bucharest. Tour the magnificent, Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle, where Romanian kings use to spend their summer holidays, and visit the traditional mountain villages of Pestera and Magura. Get a taste of old-world hospitality with lunch at a village guesthouse, and then spend the afternoon hiking through the Zarnesti Gorges of Piatra Craiului National Park. Choose from a small-group or private tour.

Ticking off Transylvania's many famous castles and fortresses can be difficult. Explore 3 iconic castles in 1 day on a full day tour from Brașov, transferring between locations with ease via luxury minivan. Benefit from the small-group tour size for a more personalized experience and gain insight into the region's history and culture from your guide. Relax after a day's sightseeing with round-trip transport from your Brașov hotel.

Discover the legends behind the star-shaped Alba Carolina Fortress and descend into an underground salt mine and theme park on this combo tour from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about Alba Iulia's ancient Roman history and stop for lunch in the storybook village of Rimetea before riding in a glass elevator into the depth of the Turda Salt Mine, where a ferris wheel, golf course, and lake are mingled with historic mining chambers.

Escape the bustling capital and cruise through the Transylvanian landscape to discover 3 of its highlights on a private day trip to Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and the historic city of Brașov from Bucharest. Transfer between dispersed locations with ease via private vehicle and forget the guidebook with insights provided by your personal guide. Relax as you travel with hotel pickup and drop-off included, as well as all entrance fees and free on-board Wi-Fi.

The Gothic landmarks of Transylvania are dark, dramatic, and dispersed throughout the region's mountainous landscapes. Travel with ease between three Transylvania highlights, including Peles Castle and Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), on this private full-day tour from Bucharest. Delve into legends of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler, and visit Brasov's Black Church, an imposing 13th-century church. On this private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov are included.

Romania is known for its historic castles, but their rural locations can be tricky to access from the capital. Tick off 2 iconic fortresses on a day tour to Peles and Bran Castle from Bucharest, and learn about their history and legends from your guide. Admire scenic Prahova Valley as you travel by air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience.

Day tours in Transylvania starting from Targu Mures.In this Transylvanian day tour you will have the opportunity to visit the: - Turda salt mine - the lowest underground lake you can row a boat on - Alba Iulia fortress - largest fortification in Romania

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a day tour to Feldioara, Viscri, and Sighișoara from Brașov, and discover historic landmarks including the UNESCO-listed Viscri fortified church, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, and Sighișoara's imposing Church on the Hill. Travel between dispersed locations with ease via air conditioned vehicle, and learn more about the region's history and culture from your guide.

Immerse yourself in the royal history and vampiric legends of Romania on this combo tour of Transylvania's two most treasured castles from Brasov. Feel your spine tingle as you wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle - a fairytale-like fortress with ties to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula.' In Sinaia, be dazzled at the blue-blooded history and ornate architecture of Peles Castle, home to generations of Romanian royalty and one of the most important 19th-century palaces in Europe.

Tick off more landmarks in less time on this 14-hour tour of Transylvania's cities and villages from Bucharest. Travel through the beautiful Olt River Valley, stopping at the 14th-century Cozia Monastery, and then explore the regional capital of Sibiu, voted the European capital of culture in 2007. See, too, the glass icons of Sibiel and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transport from your Bucharest hotel.

Escape the bustling capital and explore Transylvanian highlights on a full day tour from Bucharest. Visit Castle Bran, LiBEARty Sanctuary, Brasov, and the Rasnov Fortress on a comprehensive journey through the region, gaining insight into the region from your host's commentary. Travel the Carpathian landscape with ease via air-conditioned minivan and benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience.

Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress. Departing from Braşov, the half-day hour tour begins with a stop at Râșnov to explore its imposing, 13th-century fortress. Next up is Bran Castle, also known as 'Dracula's Castle' - a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle's Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker's undead antihero. Upgrade to extend your tour to the beautifully ornate Peleș Castle.

Visit Bran Castle, aka Dracula's Castle, as well as nearby Peles Castle on this private day trip from Bucharest. During this historical adventure in the Carpathian Mountains, you'll be immersed in the rich heritage of Transylvania as you admire the stunning architecture of these two Romanian castles. Let a professional driver worry about navigating while you admire the scenery from your private vehicle.