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Bear Sanctuary & Dracula's Castle Tour
5.0
7 Ratings
Zarnesti
Explore Transylvania’s iconic castles and Brasov on a small-group tour from Bucharest. Discover history, legends, and stunning landscapes in one day.
Explore Transylvania’s iconic castles and Brasov on a small-group tour from Bucharest. Discover history, legends, and stunning landscapes in one day.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The monument reminds passers-by of the Romanian Army’s victory in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918 - one of the most important events in Romania’s history.
- Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia,…
- The monument reminds passers-by of the Romanian Army’s victory in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918 - one of the most important events in Romania’s history.
- Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
- Last stop is the town of Brasov, previously known as Kronstadt. Its well-kept historical center filled with centuries-old homes connected by small streets paved with cobblestone retains its German medieval charm. Your walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square, which features the Gothic Black Church (BisericaNeagră – inside visit), old City Hall, watch towers, walls around the former citadel, and the narrowest street in Europe.
- Second stop will beat Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (inside visit). The imposing construction, originally built as a fortress at the former border between Wallachia and Transylvania, looks out over a valley from its strategic position. The function of this medieval landmark is evident through its grandiose towers as well as its winding narrow staircases and passages. The Gothic appearance adds to the allure while you learn about its infamous ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and its legendary vampire. Conclude your tour with return transport to your hotel in Bucharest.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Professional English speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned car/ minivan
- On-board WiFi
- Professional English speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned car/ minivan
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to Liberty Sanctuary and Bran Castle
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to Liberty Sanctuary and Bran Castle
Additional Information
Embark on a day tour from Bucharest to explore Transylvania’s top attractions with a small group of just 7 people. Travel comfortably in a WiFi-equipped vehicle to the Carpathian Mountains, where you’ll visit the Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. Continue to the enchanting Bran Castle, often referred to as Dracula’s Castle. Afterwards, explore the…
Embark on a day tour from Bucharest to explore Transylvania’s top attractions with a small group of just 7 people. Travel comfortably in a WiFi-equipped vehicle to the Carpathian Mountains, where you’ll visit the Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. Continue to the enchanting Bran Castle, often referred to as Dracula’s Castle. Afterwards, explore the historical center of Brasov with your guide. Each stop offers plenty of free time for personal exploration. This tour is ideal for those eager to discover Romania but have limited time.
- Children under 5 y.o. cannot attend this tour
- Entrance fees for both Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle are not included in the tour price.
- The tour typically lasts about 10 hours, but during official holidays and weekends, it may extend to 11–12 hours due to increased traffic in the mountainous areas
Location
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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N6313bpjeffreyt
May 28, 2023
Awesome Time. - Everything. The bears, castle and lunch. Awesome time. Bogdan was a great guide. !!!!!!! I definitely recommend this company for tours. Check them out.
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Phillip_p
Oct 17, 2022
Super great guide! - Allin was awesome. He offered great historical context and great conversation as well. He was happy to stop at local stands as we asked and provided recommendations for food as well. He was a truly great guide and we highly recommend.
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Cruiser650389
Apr 21, 2022
Awesome trip - This was a great day out. The two castles were both spectacular. The drive through the mountains was enjoyable too, with lovely scenery along the way. Brasov was also well worth the main sites before some free time to explore.
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Cseaywilson
Apr 8, 2022
Women’s Tour of Romania - Absolutely loved the time spent with Alin! He picked our group of four women up from the airport, and toured Romania for the next two days, filling us with history and beautiful sights. Alin pampered our group each step of the way. If you are looking for a tour ANYWHERE in Romania, Alin is your man!!!
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Greenie1952
Mar 22, 2022
Castle tours - Alin is an excellent host. He was an encyclopedia of Romanian history as well as a humorist. He kept us entertained far more than we ever expected. I highly recommend him for any tours. You will definitely get more than you expected to pay for. Just watch out for him around cats. He seems to have an affection for them even if they don’t have the same for him lol.
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Lisac4998
Mar 20, 2022
Great tour! - Alin was a great tour guide! I live in Romania but my parents came to visit. He knew so much! Dates, places, secrets…. His jokes made us laugh and dads a tough sell! In fact they’re friends on Facebook now!! Completely recommend.
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94smitha
Feb 10, 2022
Wonderful day! - It was an excellent tour covering 3 different locations. Our guide Alin was very knowledgeable of Romanian history and kept us entertained. Would highly recommend.
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Dralexmoto
Oct 27, 2023
My Regrettable Trust in Ride2Ro - This summer, we seized the opportunity to fly from Vienna to explore Romania, a destination that had long beckoned from our bucket list. After some research on Trip Advisor, we discovered Ride2Ro, a company offering private tours. We booked two expeditions—one exploring the neighboring regions of Bulgaria and a second focusing on Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, and Brasov. Our Bulgaria tour, led by a gentleman named Alim, went off without a hitch. Everything from the pick-up time to the journey through Bulgarian villages adhered to the schedule.
Two days later, our tour to Dracula's Castle was on the calendar. The previous day had seen sudden and severe weather changes punctuated by torrential rains. Our phones buzzed with national weather advisories, prompting us to contact the tour operator immediately. Reassurance was swift; we were told there was nothing to worry about for the following day.
Our journey commenced at 8 AM, but the skies seemed increasingly menacing. Concerned, we questioned our driver, Alim, who admitted that he had already raised safety issues with his boss—also named Alim. Despite his wife's imploring him to cancel, the owner insisted the tour would proceed as planned. Roughly 90 minutes into our journey, our phones once again buzzed with a weather advisory. The car began to drift; the windshield wipers struggled to cope with the intensifying rain. When asked about the situation's safety, our driver hesitated before acknowledging that it was, in fact, hazardous. It became clear: the company was willing to risk our lives simply to secure their fee.
After contacting the operator, he dismissed our concerns, stating he had no control over the weather. His attitude revealed no trace of remorse—either for our safety or that of his employee. Throughout the day, we received persistent emails from Alim, reiterating that the weather was not his concern.
In retrospect, we shouldn't have taken his word and entered that car. Yet the blame rests squarely on Ride2Ro, whose primary objective was to collect their fee at the expense of customer safety. I strongly recommend avoiding this company; they proved to be wholly untrustworthy, tainting our experience of Romania while wasting both our time and money.
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