Day Trips in Brasov

See the absolute best of Transylvania in just one day.  Get inside Bran Castle, nicknamed Dracula's Castle, and learn the facts and myths surrounding its vampiric influences.  See Peles Palace the luxurious summer home of Romanian royals and explore the surrounding gardens. You'll also have your own time to appreciate the striking Carpathian Mountains surrounding the property.  Get a closer look at Brasov, founded by the Teutonic Knights, this city looks like it's straight of a fairytale.

Tick off three of Transylvania's architectural jewels on this private 6-hour excursion to Caraiman Monastery and Peles Castle from Brasov. Take a route through the Carpathian Mountains to discover Peles and Pelisor Castles, Neo-Renaissance jewels shrouded in legend, and the George Enescu Memorial House, dedicated to the memory of the famous musician. In the summer months, ascend to Cota for panoramic mountain vistas. Round-trip transport from your Brasov hotel is included.

Explore Transylvania's three most impressive castles in a single day on this private combo tour from Bucharest. Indulge in the 19th-century elegance of Romanian royalty at the exquisitely decorated Peles Castle in Sinaia, recall the days of medieval sieges at rustic Rasnov Fortress, and let your imagination run wild with vampiric lore at the spooky, Gothic Bran Castle, better known as Dracula's Castle. A private guide and transportation mean you can skip the stress of logistics and immerse yourself in Romania's living legends.

Tailored to the needs of travelers with limited time in Romania, this full-day tour of the Transfagarasan Highway allows you to tick off ten Transylvania highlights in only one day. Departing from Brasov, you'll visit natural wonders, including the Bâlea Waterfall, and Vidraru Dam, and explore cultural landmarks such as Dragoslavele Mausoleum, Curtea de Argeș Monastery, and Poienari Castle. Admire the ethereal beauty of the Transfagarasan Highway, hailed as one of the world's most picturesque roads, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov.

Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest for the day to discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle, nicknamed 'Dracula's Castle' thanks to its spooky atmosphere and ties to Vlad the Impaler, and then feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, the former royal residence of Romanian kings. Finally, explore one of Transylvania's most well-preserved medieval villages on a walking tour of Brasov.

Hailed as one of Europe's most beautiful roads, the Transfagarasan Highway is must-do during your time in Romania. Beginning in Brasov, this 10-hour tour takes you to spectacular Transylvania sites such as Balea Lake and Waterfall, the Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress, where you'll ascend 1,500 steps to the castle's hilltop perch. Absorb magical views of the Fagaras Mountains and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people. Please note: The Transfagarasan Road is partially closed. Reopening late June 2018.

Famed for its dramatic castles and Gothic legends, Transylvania cannot be missed during your time in Romania. This private 14-hour tour from Bucharest gives you the chance to visit three of the regions top attraction in only one day. Marvel at the history-shrouded Peles Castle, delve into legends of Vlad the Imapler at Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), and discover the medieval majesty of Rasnov Fortress. See, too, the Gothic landmarks of Brasov during a city tour. Round-trip transport from your Bucharest hotel is included.

Escape to the 'Transylvanian Alps' for a drive on one of Europe's most impressive alpine roads on this full-day tour to the Transfagarasan Highway, which snakes across the peaks and valleys of the Fagaras Mountains. Enjoy the views while a guide handles all the driving, and enjoy time to dine in a chalet or ride a cable car during a stop at scenic Balea Lake. Connect with the area's Dracula legends at the ruins of Poenari Citadel, and visit the ornate Curtea de Arges Monastery on this small-group adventure.

Transylvania, a Gothic land of lore and legend, cannot be missed during your stay in Romanian. Departing from Bucharest, this 10-hour tour of Bran's Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Brasov gives you the chance to tick off top Transylvania attractions in only one day. Highlights include Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family, Bran's Castle (Dracula's Castle), and the medieval city of Brasov. This small-group tour, limited to 15 people, includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov.