Category Transylvania Day Trips

Bucharest · TRANSYLVANIA DAY TRIPS

The 15 Best Transylvania Day Trips from Bucharest

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Transylvania starts about two hours north and does not run out for another three. These are the trips worth taking from Bucharest, from single long days to two-day runs through Sighisoara and Sibiu, with prices, overnight arrangements and how much of the driving happens in the dark.

Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest - Peleș Castle in Sinaia: what you get, plus the ticket strategy that saves stress

1.Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,589 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Full-day Transylvania tour from Bucharest with Peles, Bran, and Brasov. Long day, castle tickets extra, great guides and views.

“Both castles were very rushed. We barely had 30 min at Bran Castle due to the wait in line. Should cancel the stop in Brasov and only do the two castles. Should also offer the tour w the castle entry tickets included. It’s too messy to expect customers to read the fine print, and go to a 2nd website to book the entry tickets. Also the Gray Line site was down so it was not possible to pay for the entry tickets. I bought them at each castle website based on the times indicated in the booking (9-11 at Peles w latest admission at 11am - the text was confusing).…”

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Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest - Bran Castle and the Dracula story: worth it, but know the tradeoffs

2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest

2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest - Bran Castle and Dracula’s name: what you should expect

Transylvania: Dracula’s Castle and Birthplace Tour

Transylvania: Dracula's Castle and Birthplace Tour - Sighișoara First: Clock Tower Views and a Medieval City Walk

4.Transylvania: Dracula’s Castle and Birthplace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 13 - 15 hours · from $175

Transylvania tour from Cluj: Bran Castle, Sighișoara clock tower, Vlad Dracul birth house, Romanian schnapps, and scenic countryside driving.

“The tour was brilliant! Stefan our guide was so friendly we had a great day with him. He had so much knowledge and told us loads of very interesting information about the areas we visited and about Romania in general. The places we visited were absolutely gorgeous. I would highly recommend this trip and I would definitely book again with George Tourism. A big 5 stars from us!”

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2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara - Brasov Old Town Walk: Council Square and Black Church First Impressions

5.2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $409Top rated

Two days in Transylvania from Bucharest, with Peles Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Bran Castle, plus hotel pickup and an overnight stay.

“This was an amazing 2 day trip, giving us an insite to the Romanian history culture and the sites. Our guide was Alex, his indepth knowledge and love of what he does made this trip all the more interesting and enjoyable. Happy”

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Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan

Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan - Sinaia, Peles Castle, and the feeling of a real royal residence

6.Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 12 hours · from $441

Escape Bucharest for a 12-hour Transylvania minivan tour. Visit Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Brasov’s Black Church.

“This is one of the best trips I have ever done - 10/10. Claudiu is an excellent guide and he knows so much about the Romanian and world history. If you are in Romania then this trip is a must and most importantly it is most with Claudiu and his company. You will absolutely enjoy his company and the trip.”

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4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest - Bran Castle Origins, Queen Maria Renovations, and the Dracula Myth

7.4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,175

Private 4-day Transylvania tour from Bucharest with Bran and Peles castles, Saxon fortified churches, UNESCO sites, and scenic roads home.

“Three of us just had an enjoyable tour with Stefan as our private guide. Our flight from Hong Kong is delayed for one day. However, Stefan and Mihai are able to rework out itinerary very nicely to catch up most important spots. Of course, I had to say Stefan drives very well. He is very considerate to make sure we see the best, we hear the story, we have good food, wine and ice-cream ! Transylvania got a lot to offer ... it's fresh air, history, churches and architectures. I personally enjoyed it much more than Bucharest city.”

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Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town - Bran Castle, Dracula’s Castle, plus the hill walk to earn your photos

8.Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Private Bucharest day trip to Bran and Peles castles plus Brasov medieval old town, with pickup, Wi-Fi, English guide. Entrance fees extra.

“Dan was our tour guide and he was absolultely lovely! The sites itself were alright. Definitely recommend not going on a weekend. But otherwise stunning sceneries all the way through :)”

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Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest - Day 2: Făgăraș Fortress, Rupea Citadel, and UNESCO Sighișoara

9.Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,154

Bucharest to Transylvania castles in 4 days, with Peles, Bran, Sighisoara, fortified churches, guided history, and hotel stays.

“Rolandia was fantastic, and our tour guide George was one of the nicest people we've ever met and really did everything to make us feel welcome. Note, we didn't do this exact tour but close - we did a custom private tour that started in Budapest and went to Corvin, Bran, and Peles castles. We stayed overnight in Timisora and Sibiu. Would definitely recommend Rolandia - they made planning very easy and were super accommodating to what we wanted to do. All three castles were very cool to visit, and loved how quaint Sibiu is!”

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3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour

3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour - Curtea de Argeș Moorish Monastery and Cozia Monastery, the Wallachia start

10.3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $588

3 days of monasteries, Saxon fortified churches, Sibiu, Sighișoara, Bran and Sinaia from Bucharest, small group, B&B included.

“Mathew was an amazing guide really enjoyed the tour show us some beautiful sights and great spots he really knows his history and he is very funny. If you want to see the best spot in Romina go on this tour Thank Mathew”

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Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest

Transylvania Private Castle Day Trip from Bucharest - The early Carpathian drive: comfort, timing, and how to beat the fatigue

Dracula Castle, Peles and Transylvania, Premium Private Tour

Dracula Castle, Peles and Transylvania, Premium Private Tour - Bran Castle and the Dracula story, with a one-hour reality check

2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest

2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest - Brasov old town on a walking pace: Black Church, gates, towers, and Rope Street

13.2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $421

A private 2-day Transylvania trip from Bucharest with hotel, breakfast, a licensed English guide, and time to enjoy Sinaia, Brasov, Bran, and Rasnov.

“This was a wonderful experience! We had to book a private tour because we had our 5 year old with us (and tours required kids to be 7+). There were four of us (me, spouse, kiddo, my mom) and we got picked up in a private van. Cristian was friendly, knowledgeable, and a safe driver. We made extra stops (for lattes as well as a stop to see Nevermore Castle from Wednesday). One item was unavailable on the tour so Cristian took us to a unesco site instead. He encouraged us to take our time and was very patient. It was totally worth the extra money for this experience. Whatever…”

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Highlights of Transylvania – private tour

Highlights of Transylvania - private tour - Brasov’s Old Town base: where the trip feels easiest

14.Highlights of Transylvania – private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,488

Private 4-day Transylvania highlights from Bucharest with Bran, Brasov, UNESCO fortified churches, Sighisoara, Sibiu, and Peles.

“We spent a fascinating 6 days in Transylvania. David was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging guide. An excellent and enthusiastic host for our trip for the 4 of us which took in the major sites and included bear watching and truffle hunting. A highly enjoyable 6 days in a lovely country with a guide who was likeable, very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Classic Romania Tour – small group in 8 days: Transylvania and Maramures

Classic Romania Tour - small group in 8 days: Transylvania and Maramures - Curtea de Argeș and Cozia, then Sibiu’s medieval charm

15.Classic Romania Tour – small group in 8 days: Transylvania and Maramures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $2,339

8-day small-group tour from Bucharest through Transylvania and Maramures, with Bran and Peles castles, UNESCO sites, and village life.

“Our guide Valentin Val Nan was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant, courteous, and considerate. He accommodated some changes to the schedule that we suggested, including visits to Konstanza and Histria. Val made our trip to beautiful Romania memorable. We plan to use Viator in the future and recommend the company to anyone--Michele and George”

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