The most important stops in the visit schedule:
- Sinaia,
- Peles Castle,
- Bran(Dracula's Castle),
- Istorical centre of Brasov,
- Within the time available, can we do horseback riding, snowmobile or climbing on the mountain top with the gondola.
The price is for bus of maximum 20 people. Is not for person.
A small group day tour to the impressive Rupea Fortress and to the epic Racos Geological Complex.
The Quaternary basaltic eruptions from Persani Mountains area represent the last manifestations of volcanism in the Carpathian Mountains and form the "Basalt Triangle" (Racos - Rupea - Comana de Sus). The volcanic eruptions took place between 2 - 0.5 million years ago and the most important basalt outcrops are protected nowadays by the following geo-sites of national importance: Racos Geological Complex and Rupea Basaltic cliff.
Today the Racos Geological Complex preserves the Quaternary basaltic volcanic eruptions from approximately 1.3 - 1.5 millions years ago that are visible today in the three quarries.
Visit Brazi Basalt Quarrie where Brazi Lake started to form after the mining activities stopped, called by the locals the Emerald Lake. Continue to the Bazalt Columns Natural Monument. The basalt mining stopped in the 1960s, when the site was declared a natural monument.
In the morning, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Brasov and taken to the beautiful town of Rasnov, with its medieval and pre-modern citadel that dates from the 14th century.
You will continue your journey with Fortress Valley Cave which was developed after the newest concepts for cave conservation. The trails are made of a special sort of fiberglass, which is strong, light, and does not emit any substances.
In the first year of its opening a concert in the cave was performed by the Brasov Philharmonic in the hall called the Cathedral because of its impressive height and exceptional acoustics.
After hearing all the exciting stories about the cave, you will enjoy a well deserved traditional lunch ... so the palinca won't get you too dizzy :)
Yes, you will visit Rasnov's distillery, where the owner will show you the basics of palinca distilling. See the multitude of flavors produced here and if you think you can handle it, go ahead and taste the spirits.
Hike up to the Ciucas peak (1954m) in this 1 day trip from Brasov.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Brasov and driven to Bratocea Pass (1260m), where you will begin your trip up the mountain. After a few kilometers, you will reach the peak and descend to Ciucas Chalet, on a trail that you will choose together with your guide, depending on weather conditions and your fitness level. Here, if you have time, you can have lunch.
From here, you will get back to your car and you will be dropped off at your hotel in Brasov.
Join us to a 2 day adventure private tour in Transylvanian Alps - Fagaras Mountains!
We pick you up from your location in Brasov at 8:30 to start an authentic 2 day adventure program in Transylvanian Alps, driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"!
Transfagarasan road is open between July 1 - October 31! Poienari Fortress is closed Monday and Tuesday from 1st of October until further notice.
Poienari Fortress is closed, for the moment, because of the bears encounters in the area! Instead of this we can visit The Cistercian Abbey of Carta, Sambata de Sus Monastery and/or Fagaras Fortress!
If you are interested in mystery and history, this day trip is surely for you. The two main castles mix all the travel ingredients for you to have memorable day: beautiful attractions, history, ride through nature, architecture.
This Transylvania 4-day tour is the best tour. You can visit the most wanted destination from Romania because besides visiting the most important museums, castles, churches, fortresses you still have time to explore it on your own.
We tried to create a tour that combines cultural tour with rural experiences, eating at farmhouses, traditional restaurants.
Discover two of Transylvania's biggest attractions, Bran Castle and the Bear Sanctuary. We will visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in the world, learn more about the incredible creatures, and know more about the medieval castle from Bran.
The famous Bran Castle, the former military defensive fortification of Transylvania, being the border of the country and later on changed to be a royal holiday castle. Discover why the castle is linked with Dracula and follow the narrow paths from the interior to find out all his mysteries.
At the end of the tour, you will find out how our traditional brandy is made out of different fruits and have the chance to taste them .
A private guided tour to all these attractions is provided by your guide, and the entrance fees are included.
Discover the true story about who was Vlad Dracula, his life, and facts but also about the legend and myth regarding him. He lived for different periods in the cities of Sighisoara and Brasov. I'll be pleased to share with you my knowledge and information, hidden parts of the cities or stories which are less known. This tour will reveal to you the places related to Dracula's real life, about his fame, how the legend was born, and why it became so famous.
Having most of its surface covered with forests, the Carpathian mountains from Romania are ideal if you’re looking for wildlife.
Bears, wolves, lynx, wild cats and many more can be seen across the country but there are a few places where they are thriving. This is the case with Putna Vrancea Natural Park, a protected area of around 30.000 hectares, situated in Vrancea county.
Because human access is limited in the area, you can spot a large variety of flora and fauna, including wolves, bears, lynx, chamoix, wild cats, wild boars and deer.
Spend quality time with this nice day trip not far away from Brasov.
You will be picked up from your location in Brasov and driven to the village of Ohaba, where you will visit an old water mill which is still used nowadays by the locals and for those who still prefer the old way of grinding wheat.
Continue your trip to the nearby village of Sinca Veche, where you will visit the cave temple, famous for being a mystical place where people used to come and pray. Because its popularity has become bigger and bigger, the place is usually full of tourists who enter the caverns and experience - some say - unknown and invisible powers that give them chills.
You next stop will be in Sinca Noua where you will go on a 10 minutes easy hike to visit the Podu Ilii viaduct, which belongs to an abandoned railway track. For its times, it was considered to be the biggest arched concrete viaduct in Romania.
You will have a delicious lunch near the village of Poiana Marului and return to Brasov.
Get ready for an electrifying adventure with a twist! Cruise through the picturesque city of Brașov on our electric longboards. Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the city's hidden gems and stunning vistas from a unique perspective. Join our community of local riders, share laughs, and create lasting memories with friends while we snap photos and shoot short clips of your journey using our Insta360 action camera. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience—book now and let's make memories worth sharing.
This is a day tour "pour les connaisseurs" !
Guaranteed departures: October - April.
Private day hike on Taga Mountains from Brasov, a remote and wild area nearby Piatra Craiului National Park.
Walk on unmarked forests roads with astonishing landscapes over the Southern Carpathians which surround the Burzenland - a historic and ethnographic area in southeastern Transylvania with a mixed population of Romanians, Germans, and Hungarians, also known as "The Little Transylvania": Piatra Mare and Postavarul Massifs, Baiului Mountains, Bucegi Natural Park, Iezer-Papusa Mountains, Fagaras Mountains and of course Piatra Craiului National Park. Cross deep forests and meadows with wild flowers from where we have one of the best spots to make photos over the surroundings mountains. During winter time we can identify the wildlife tracks in snow - bear, wolf, stag, wild boar.
Travel with no schedule. Whether you choose to explore nature, culture and local traditions, saxon villages, it is up to you! We visit Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle, Rupea Fortress, Viscri Saxon Fortified Church, Sighisoara, Biertan Fortified Church, Sibiu and more!
Romania’s Transylvanian region offers a fascinating window into a lost Europe, with medieval castles, towns and churches that seem caught in a time warp. This trip takes you into the heart of the region for a fascinating look so don’t forget your camera!
Bran Castle of Dracula Transfer Service aims to achieve the very highest possible standards possible for all its passengers. Pick-up from Brasov City, this is a round-trip transfer. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet and help you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle to go Bran Castle of Dracula.
Bram Stoker’s character, Dracula, is a Transylvanian Count with a castle located high above a valley perched on a rock with a flowing river below in the Principality of Transylvania.
This character is often confused with Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), sometimes known as Vlad Dracul, who was a Walachian Prince with a castle, now in ruins, located in the Principality of Wallachia. Because Bran Castle is the only castle in all of Transylvania that actually fits Bram Stoker’s description of Dracula’s Castle, it is known throughout the world as Dracula’s Castle.
There’s more to Romania than legends dare to unveil. Book this amazing tour and find out! Prahova Valley is one of the most visited areas of Romania. It has everything that a tourist needs; a touch of history, a touch of art and a lot of entertaining for all ages and tastes. From the famous medieval Bran Castle – the one and only known for all Dracula legends – to the luxuriant Peles Castle, the home of the royal family of Romania, you’ll get to spoil yourself with plenty of fine memories after this tour.
We leave Bucharest in the morning from our starting point and drive to Sinaia. In approximately 2 hours we arrive at the Royal Castle named Peles. This Neo-Renaissance castle is the former residence of the Royal Family of Romania and was build between 1875 and 1914 by King Carol I. Next stop is at the famous Dracula Castle in Bran at the border of Transylvania and Wallachia.
Spend a full day outside hiking on one of the most unpolluted and untouched areas of Romania: the Bucegi Natural Park! With it's impressive views and landscapes, this trip has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. You'll visit the Devil's Waterfall and the Monument built in the memory of an Israeli crew. Their aircraft crashed in the area and remains of it can still be spotted today. Along the way, the beauty of the place is fulfilled by a few local farms. If you join us in the summertime, you will most likely see sheep, cows and donkeys calmly grazing in the gentle weather. This tour is suitable for private groups, so gather your friends and family and join us today!
Our tips:
15 km medium difficulty hike, approx. 1400 m elevation height. This trip is recommended for the hikers that are not for the first time on a mountain and have a bit of experience on how to approach various terrains. Total 5-7 hours hike on wide pats with no exposure or dangerous cliffs.
* Enjoy a delicious Vampire Dinner (3 course meal) at Hanul Bran Restaurant
* Night tour of Bran Castle, decorated for Halloween and populated with Wicked Fairies and Nice Witches
* Halloween Party on the grounds of Dracula's Castle (21:00 - 04:00 am)
Book with us a once in a lifetime experience! A hiking trip along the crest of the Fagaras Mountains is indeed beautiful, but difficult and challenging!
Did you know?
It is said that the name "Fagaras" is coming from the word "fagar", an old word which represents a large old beech forest.
In ancient times, the bottom part of the Fagaras Mounatins were covered with Oak forest. Now remains "Dumbrava Vadului", where, among the oak trees, we have daffodils (Narcissus stellaris), locally known as coprine.
In Fagaras Mountains there is "Mioarelor" galcial lake (2282 m), the highest glacial lake in the Carpathian mountains.
In Fagaras Mountains there are 8 of the 14 peaks of the Carpathian mountains that reach the altitude of 2500 m: Moldoveanu (2544 m), Negoiu (2535 m), Coltul Vistei Mari (2527 m), Lespezi (2522 m), Cornu Caltunului (2510 m), Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), Hartopu (2506 m) and Dara (2500 m). Here there are over 42 peaks with altitude between 2400 and 2500 m.
The tour start with Peles Palace in Sinaia - the Pearl of the Carpathians.The inside visit will be the highlight of your day; the detailed ornaments in every room will take you back to the early 20th century and make you admire every inch of it's artwork.
Then, continue to Bran Castle. The guide will present the story of the castle together with the legend vs. truth about the cruel Vlad Dracula - The Impaler. You can buy several "Dracula” gifts at the souvenir market just outside the castle, but also local handmade artifacts of wool and wood.
You will visit then the Traditional Distillery, where the owner will show you the basics of palinka distilling. See the multitude of flavors produced there and taste the traditional Romanian spirits made out of plumbs, apricots, cherries, pears and more. Taste the palinca, tuica and spirits made from fruits, natural, without sugar, dyes or other additives. You will witness the manufacturing process and get the chance to buy some for take away.
Enjoy a day trip along the old border between Romania ( Wallachia ) and The Austrian- Hungarian Empire. Your guide will meet you in the central square of Brasov and your journey will start. It will be a 3 minutes walk to your AC van/coach , will jump on the bus and head south. All this is accompanied by the comment of an expert tour guide giving a full explanation about Romanian's "contribution" at the 1st and the 2nd World Wars.
We will start the tour with a hike through meadows and with spectacular views of the valleys that form Moieciu de Sus, Fundata, the Bucegi Natural Park and the Piatra Craiului National Park. After the excursion we will regain strength with a tasting of homemade cheeses and a traditional lunch, also homemade. We will take a ride in a horse-drawn cart and visit the Hut of Images, a photographic exhibition about life in rural Romania, and a traditional loom where we will be demonstrated in use and talk about the tradition of weaving wool.
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites during this day trip from Brasov: the medieval old town of Sighisoara and the fortified church of Viscri!
The trip starts early in the morning and finishes in the afternoon with a drive back to Brasov.
Our first stop is at the Rupea Citadel . The fortress, built by german saxons is a trademark Transylvanian fortress design to stop the Otoman advance towards Eastern Europe.
Next, we drive to Sighisoara to uncover the last medieval city of Romania. We will walk along the narrow old streets as we will explore some of the most popular landmarks of the town.
Last but not least we will visit Viscri village and take a look at the fortified church.
Lunch is possible in Sighisoara or Viscri.
Additional experiences can include a ride with a horse and carriage as well as a visit to the Blacksmith. Details can be discussed via messaging or WhatsApp after booking.