Tourists with children walking up stone steps to Bran Castle, Romania.
Peles Castle exterior with ornate towers and lush gardens in Sinaia, Romania.
Peles Castle wall details with intricate frescoes and ornate woodwork.
Cantacuzino Castle exterior with lush gardens and forest backdrop in Romania.
Sculpture of cherubs inside Cantacuzino Palace with mountain backdrop.
Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni Mountains with scenic backdrop.
Courtyard view inside Cantacuzino Palace with stone buildings and central garden.

From Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Cantacuzino Castle ('Wednesday Castle') Tour

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Explore Bucharest, Romania with this fascinating tour featuring Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Cantacuzino Castle ('Wednesday Castle'). This journey offers an exciting glimpse into some of Romania's most famous castles in a single day. The itinerary includes visits to three distinct historical sites within the city limits.

Explore three iconic castles on this full-day journey from Bucharest with the option of an audio guide featuring commentary in English, Spanish, or Italian outside the sites.

Discover Peles Castle, a fairytale neo-Renaissance palace nestled within the Carpathians and once serving as the summer residence for Romania’s royal family.

Experience Bran Castle, renowned as Dracula's lair, along with Cantacuzino Castle, which gained fame from its portrayal in Netflix's Wednesday series. A guided tour is available in English, Spanish, or Italian.

Start a scenic drive through the Carpathian Mountains, where dense forests and winding roads lead past picturesque villages within Transylvanian valleys.

Opt for an audio guide that supports multiple languages including Hebrew if no live guide accompanies you during this visit.

Full-day bus transport from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Cantacuzino & Bran Castle ('Wednesday Castle') Tour

Guided tour with English/Spanish or Italian-speaking guide available depending on choice made

Access inside the castles: Peles and Cantacuzino Castles (excluding entry fee)

Use of audio guides within each castle during visit

Audio guided tours provided in Hebrew, Chinese, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, Greek, German, French & Russian outside the castles based on option selected

Admission costs for Peles, Cantacuzino & Bran Castles

Accommodation shuttle service

Catering and beverages

Tourists with children walking up stone steps to Bran Castle, Romania.

Tourists with children walking up stone steps to Bran Castle, Romania.

Discover Romania's most beautiful landmarks with our full-day tour from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Cantacuzino Castle ('Wednesday Castle'). This exciting journey takes you through the picturesque Carpathian Mountains and scenic Transylvanian valleys, offering a glimpse into history and fantasy alike.

Your adventure begins in Bucharest as we set off on our full-day bus tour. Along the way, enjoy live commentary or choose from multilingual audio guides available inside Peles Castle & Cantacuzino Castle, with options for English, Spanish, Italian (live guide), Hebrew, Chinese, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, Greek, German, French, and Russian outside these sites.

First stop is the stunning Peles Castle. Located in the Carpathians, this fairytale neo-Renaissance palace was once the summer residence of Romania’s royal family. Next, explore Bran Castle—famed as Dracula's lair—and Cantacuzino Castle, which gained fame through its feature on Netflix's "Wednesday" series.

As you drive through dense forests and winding roads past storybook villages, anticipate a day filled with history, legend, and natural beauty. Whether opting for live commentary or an audio guide experience in your preferred language, this tour promises to be both educational and thrilling!

Peles Castle exterior with ornate towers and lush gardens in Sinaia, Romania.

Peles Castle exterior with ornate towers and lush gardens in Sinaia, Romania.

Peles Castle wall details with intricate frescoes and ornate woodwork.

Peles Castle wall details with intricate frescoes and ornate woodwork.

Cantacuzino Castle exterior with lush gardens and forest backdrop in Romania.

Cantacuzino Castle exterior with lush gardens and forest backdrop in Romania.

    No alcohol or drugs are permitted during this tour.

    Accessibility Details

      This excursion is not accessible for wheelchair users.

      Tour Information and Tips

      • You'll need to purchase entrance tickets separately on the day of your visit, with help from your guide. These are not included in the tour price.
      • Keep in mind that Peles Castle is closed for interior visits on Mondays and Tuesdays; instead, you will explore its exterior and gardens during these days.

      The duration might extend beyond 12 hours due to varying traffic conditions. Plan accordingly!

      Sculpture of cherubs inside Cantacuzino Palace with mountain backdrop.

      Sculpture of cherubs inside Cantacuzino Palace with mountain backdrop.

      Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni Mountains with scenic backdrop.

      Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni Mountains with scenic backdrop.

      Book entrance tickets for Peles Castle in advance as they are not included and must be purchased on the day of your tour with assistance from the guide; note that Peles is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

      If you're visiting during peak season, book at least a day ahead to secure your spot since this experience operates first-come-first-served for castle entries.

      Plan to visit Bran Castle early in the tour if it's one of your main interests, as Peles Castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; focus your time accordingly.

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      Operating hours

      Peles Castle

      Monday
      Closed
      Tuesday
      Closed
      Wednesday
      10:00am - 5:00pm
      Thursday
      9:15am - 5:00pm
      Friday
      9:15am - 5:00pm
      Saturday
      9:15am - 5:00pm
      Sunday
      9:15am - 5:00pm
      • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

      Bran Castle

      Monday
      12:00pm - 6:00pm
      Tuesday
      9:00am - 6:00pm
      Wednesday
      9:00am - 6:00pm
      Thursday
      9:00am - 6:00pm
      Friday
      9:00am - 6:00pm
      Saturday
      9:00am - 6:00pm
      Sunday
      9:00am - 6:00pm
      • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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      FAQs

      If Peles Castle is closed, the visit will focus on its exterior and gardens instead of an interior tour.
      Food and drinks are not provided as part of this tour package.
      Alcohol and drugs are not allowed during the tour.
      Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in this tour package.
      This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
      Yes, you can opt for a multilingual audio guide experience outside the castles if preferred over a live guide.
      The tour may exceed 12 hours due to traffic conditions, although it's a full-day experience from Bucharest.
      Live guided tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Italian.
      The entrance fee is 100 RON for Peles Castle and 70 RON each for Bran Castle and Cantacuzino Castle.
      The drive takes you through the Carpathian Mountains, featuring dense forests, winding roads, and picturesque Transylvanian valleys with storybook villages.

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