Bran & Peles Castles through the Best Road in the World: Transfagarasan road

The tour begins in the morning from Bucharest with a 2.5 hour drive to Vidraru Lake and Dam, the 5th tallest dam in Europe and 9th in the world, with a height of 166 meters. High enough even for bungee jumping fans. The, drive along the Transfagarasan Road. Its endless U turns, deep ravines with breathtaking views, spectacular waterfalls and glacial lakes, and steep rocks will give you the feeling they're going to crumble over you. Drive up to an altitude of 2,034 meters to the Balea glacial lake and waterfall after going through the longest auto tunnel in Romania, at 887 meters long. Arrive in Brasov in late afternoon. With deep ties to Saxons dating back 800 years, Brasov is the heart of Germanic Transylvania. Take a leisurely stroll through the Council Square in the Old Town area. Overnight in Brasov.

We will have a beautiful view of the mountains after climbing 1480 stairs to reach the top.

We shall visit the most important landmark of the city, the Black Church but also the Tailors' bastion to better understand the history of the city and Transylvania itself.

The castle became a favorite place for Queen Maria, who put her mark on the interior’s renovation, and it was later seized by communists in 1948 along with royals’ expulsion from Romania. For Bran Castle, being most associated with the myth of Dracula’s Castle - linked to the Bram Stoker’s novel, made it famous all over the world. After the guided tour of the castle, you will surely enjoy some little souvenirs’ shopping.

The Royal family built the Peles Castle as their summer residence at the end of 19th century and it is one of the architectural masterpieces of Europe.