Bran (Dracula) & Peleș Castles & rasnov Fortress & Countryside
“6 nights in Brașov, Romania — Settle into the Old Town base and ease in with a guided walk through medieval Brașov.”
6 nights in Brașov, Romania, mapped out day by day through Brașov (Old Town) and Brașov — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,155
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Transylvanian Old-Town Walk
Arrive and check in to the Design hotel in Old TownGuided old-town walking tour: Council Square (Piața Sfatului) and the Black ChurchStroll Strada Sforii, one of Europe's narrowest streetsWalk the old city walls and White & Black TowersWelcome dinner of Romanian classics on Republicii street - 2
Bran (Dracula) & Peleș Castles Tour
Full-day guided castle tour departing BrașovExplore Bran Castle, the 'Dracula' fortress, and its legendsBrowse the craft market at BranDrive to Sinaia for Peleș Castle, Romania's royal neo-Renaissance palaceOptional peek at neighbouring Pelișor CastleReturn to Brașov for the evening - 3
Rasnov Fortress & Countryside
Morning trip to Rasnov Fortress (Cetatea Râșnov)Ride the funicular or walk up to the citadelPanoramic views over the Bârsa valley and the mountainsVisit the fortress well and small museumAfternoon coffee and free time back in Brașov's Old Town - 4
Carpathian Bear-Watching
Morning at leisure exploring Old Town cafés and shopsAfternoon transfer to the Carpathian foothillsGuided bear-watching from a professional hide / Libearty bear sanctuary visitLearn about brown bear conservation in RomaniaReturn to Brașov for dinner - 5
Traditional Romanian Cooking Class
Market visit to source local ingredientsHands-on cooking class: sarmale, mămăligă and papanașiSit down to enjoy the meal you preparedAfternoon cable car up Tâmpa Mountain for the Brașov sign viewpointFarewell drinks in Council Square - 6
Departure
Relaxed breakfast at the hotelLast-minute souvenir shopping on Strada RepubliciiCheck out and transfer for departureReturn flight to AMS
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Arrival & Transylvanian Old-Town Walk
Settle into the Old Town base and ease in with a guided walk through medieval Brașov. Arrive and check in to the Design hotel in Old Town and Guided old-town walking tour: Council Square (Piața Sfatului) and the Black Church.
- Flights
- €309
- Stay
- €846
- Per night
- €193
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Bran (Dracula) & Peleș Castles Tour
The headline day: Gothic Bran Castle and the fairy-tale Peleș palace in Sinaia. Full-day guided castle tour departing Brașov and Explore Bran Castle, the 'Dracula' fortress, and its legends.
Rasnov Fortress & Countryside
Hilltop peasant fortress with sweeping Carpathian views, plus a relaxed afternoon. Morning trip to Rasnov Fortress (Cetatea Râșnov) and Ride the funicular or walk up to the citadel.
Carpathian Bear-Watching
Ethical brown-bear encounter in the Carpathian forests around Brașov. Morning at leisure exploring Old Town cafés and shops and Afternoon transfer to the Carpathian foothills.
Traditional Romanian Cooking Class
Hands-on day learning to cook Transylvanian home dishes. Market visit to source local ingredients and Hands-on cooking class: sarmale, mămăligă and papanași.
Departure
Final Transylvanian morning before the flight home. Relaxed breakfast at the hotel and Last-minute souvenir shopping on Strada Republicii.
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