Regular tours from Bucharest

Two Castles in One Day - Shared

Start Time: 08:00 am
Meeting point in Bucharest: Romanian Athenaeum (1-3 Franklin St., Sector 1, Bucharest, Revolution Square - in front of the little garden)
Return time: aprox. 08:00 pm
Returning point: Romanian Athenaeum (1-3 Franklin St., Sector 1, Bucharest, Revolution Square)
Language: English

Price: 69 EURO/adult, 35 Euro for children 7 - 12 years old

Special offer:

Book online for 2 adults and get 5% discount
Book online for 3 adults and get 8% discount
Book online for 4-8 adults (or more) and get 10% discount

* Same discounts apply for the Shared Half Day Bucharest City Tour.

Description:

This is a small group full day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles.

Peles Castle, erected between 1873 and 1914, has been the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family and it is the most visited museum in Romania.

Bran Castle (14th century) has been serving for ages as a military fortress controlling the entry route to Transylvania and it is nowadays frequently associated with Dracula"s myth.

On our way back, we will stop for a short walk in Brasov downtown, just to show you how a typical Transylvanian old city looked like.

Operating days:

Daily

Important:

This tour is not suitable for families with children under 7. We strongly recommend to book a private tour (with the same itinerary) in this case.
This tour is not suitable for people with walking (stairs climbing) disabilities. We strongly recommend to book a private tour (with the same itinerary) in this case.
Between 16 Sep 2014 and 15 May 2015, Peles castle is open from Wednesday to Sunday only. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni or Rasnov Citadel will be visited instead.
Between 30 October 2014 and 30 November 2014, Peles Castle is closed for cleaning. During this period, you will be able to visit his smaller replica - Pelisor Castle.
During the official holidays and weekends the traffic to the mountain area might be busier than usual so the return could be later than scheduled (around 9 -10pm).

Itinerary & visits:

Bucharest - Sinaia: Visit Peles Royal Castle in Sinaia - General Exhibition standard tour (on Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter season you will visit Cantacuzino Palace in Busteni or Rasnov Citadel in Rasnov)
Sinaia - Bran: Visit Bran Castle (also known as Dracula"s Castle)
Bran - Brasov: Walking tour of Brasov downtown
Brasov - Bucharest

* During the summer time (May-September), the second stop will be in Brasov and the last one will be in Bran.

Included:

Transportation by minibus/bus
English speaking guide services

Not Included:

Entrance fees at Peles Castle (20 lei/person), Bran Castle (25 lei/person)

Hotel pick-up/drop-off (within Bucharest):

The extra fee for hotel pick-up/drop-off is 10 Euro/person and the pick-up time is 07:30 am. During the booking process you can choose this extra service.
The following hotels are located within walking distance from the departure point and there is no need for a hotel pick-up: Hilton Athenee Palace, Radisson Blu, Berthelot, Amzei, Novotel, Grand Hotel Continental, Ramada Majestic, Capitol, Capsa, Opera.
Please note that the cost of taxi in Bucharest is not so high and it could be more convenient for you to take a taxi to the departure point. You can ask the reception of your hotel to order a taxi for you. Just tell the driver to take you to the Athenaeum ("Ateneu" in Romanian) in front of Hilton Hotel.

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Important!TravelMaker, as the company which organizes the trip, is not responsible if the visited sites are closed without prior notice and for any reason at the moment you arrive.

The Real Dracula Tour - Shared

Operating days: Tuesday - Sunday
Starting time: 08:00 am
Return time: around 07:00 pm
Meeting point: Romanian Athenaeum (1-3 Franklin St., Sector 1, Bucharest, Revolution Square - in front of the little garden)
Language: English

Price: 89 EURO/adult, 45 Euro for children 7 - 12 years old

Special offer:

Book online for 2 adults and get 5% discount
Book online for 3 adults and get 8% discount
Book online for 4-8 adults (or more) and get 10% discount

Description

This is a small group full day tour from Bucharest to Targoviste, Poienari Citadel and Curtea de Arges.

The first stop will be in Targoviste, the former capital of Wallachia under Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) to visit the former Princely Court and Chindia Tower, nowadays a symbol of the city.

Then, we go to Curtea de Arges to visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in South Romania. Beyond the impressive and unique architectural style, the monastery boasts an interesting legend about the builder of the church and all he had to do so he could, eventually, finish the work.

Poenari Citadel is the next visit for which you will have to climb 1480 steps for about 20-30 minutes on a trek of aprox 1 km. Prepare to admire a remarkable scenery over the mountains and the hear the tumultuous story of Vlad the Impaler, one of the most intriguing figures in our history.

Before getting back to Bucharest, you will stop at Vidraru Lake, an important construction from the communist period, placed next to the famous Transfagarasan Road, named by Top Gear as “the most beautiful road in the world”.

The tour ends after returning to Bucharest.

Important

At this moment, this tour can be booked online for minimum 2 people. If you are traveling alone, please contact us by telephone or email.
This tour is not suitable for families with children under 7. We strongly recommend to book a private tour (with the same itinerary) in this case.
Those who cannot climb the steps to reach Poenari Fortress, can wait for the group at the base of the hill.

Included

Transport by car/minibus
English speaking guide
Entrance fees

Not included

Lunch (around 50 RON/person) – there will be a stop on the way to eat either together or separately, but we will avoid the tourist “traps”.

Itinerary

Bucharest – Targoviste – Curtea de Arges – Poienari - Vidraru – Bucharest (around 420 km)

Hotel pick-up/drop-off (within Bucharest):

The extra fee for hotel pick-up/drop-off is 10 Euro/person and the pick-up time is 07:30 am. During the booking process you can choose this extra service.
The following hotels are located within walking distance from the departure point and there is no need for a hotel pick-up: Hilton Athenee Palace, Radisson Blu, Berthelot, Amzei, Novotel, Grand Hotel Continental, Ramada Majestic, Capitol, Capsa, Opera.
Please note that the cost of taxi in Bucharest is not so high and it could be more convenient for you to take a taxi to the departure point. You can ask the reception of your hotel to order a taxi for you. Just tell the driver to take you to the Athenaeum ("Ateneu" in Romanian) in front of Hilton Hotel.

Pictures

Important!TravelMaker, as the company which organizes the trip, is not responsible if the visited sites are closed without prior notice and for any reason at the moment you arrive.

Experience Bulgaria - Shared

Operating days: Daily
Start time: 08:00 am
Return time: around 08:00 pm
Start/Return point: Romanian Athenaeum (1-3 Franklin St., Sector 1, Bucharest, Revolution Square - in front of the little garden)
Languages: English

Price: 89 EURO/adult, 45 Euro for children 7 - 12 years old

Special offer:

Book online for 2 adults and get 5% discount
Book online for 3 adults and get 8% discount
Book online for 4 adults or more and get 10% discount

Description

This is a small group full day tour from Bucharest to North Bulgaria.

After one hour driving from Bucharest you will cross the border to Bulgaria over Danube river, the second largest river in Europe and then stop at Ivanovo to visit Ivanovo Churches (UNESCO heritage since 1979). Located in the Valley of the Rusenski Lom River, the rock-hewn churches are famous thanks to their impressive XIII-XIVth century frescos.

The second stop will be in Veliko Tarnovo, one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria, located on the banks of Yantra River. Also known as the City of Tsars, Veliko boasts an impressive fortress with the ruins of the former Tsarevets Palace and the patriarchal church, nowdays with modern and intriguing paintings. The medieval atmosphere is well kept in the city thanks to the old architecture and the narrow streets where you can admire local craftsmen and their work.

There are plenty of good restaurants in Veliko Tarnovo and we will choose one to enjoy the tasty Bulgarian food together with one of their fine wines.

The Village of Arbanassi is the next place you will visit, being located very close to the city. Arbanassi is a quiet and picturesque village which even today keeps the medieval touch through the old architecture.

The tour ends after returning to Bucharest.

Important

At this moment, this tour can be booked online for minimum 2 people. If you are traveling alone, please contact us by telephone or email.
This tour is not suitable for families with children under 7. We strongly recommend to book a private tour (with the same itinerary) in this case.
This tour is not suitable for people with walking (stairs climbing) disabilities. We strongly recommend to book a private tour (with the same itinerary) in this case.
By taking this tour, please remember that you are leaving Romania and entering Bulgaria. Please ensure that your Visa requirements are in order and it is essential that you carry your passport (or ID card for citizens of EU states).

Included

Transport by car/minibus
English speaking guide
Entrance fees

Not included

Lunch (around 20 Leva/person) – there will be a stop on the way to eat either together or separately, but we will avoid the tourist “traps”.

Hotel pick-up/drop-off (within Bucharest):

The extra fee for hotel pick-up/drop-off is 10 Euro/person and the pick-up time is 07:30 am. During the booking process you can choose this extra service.
The following hotels are located within walking distance from the departure point and there is no need for a hotel pick-up: Hilton Athenee Palace, Radisson Blu, Berthelot, Amzei, Novotel, Grand Hotel Continental, Ramada Majestic, Capitol, Capsa, Opera.
Please note that the cost of taxi in Bucharest is not so high and it could be more convenient for you to take a taxi to the departure point. You can ask the reception of your hotel to order a taxi for you. Just tell the driver to take you to the Athenaeum ("Ateneu" in Romanian) in front of Hilton Hotel.

Pictures

Important!TravelMaker, as the company which organizes the trip, is not responsible if the visited sites are closed without prior notice and for any reason at the moment you arrive.

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