Overview
Our hiking trip includes the most appreciated sites in Bucegi Mountains:
- Sinaia winter resort
- Peles Castle
- Bran village
- Bran Castle
- the natural monuments "The Grannies" and "The Sphinx"
The two days hiking from Sinaia to Bran is an excellent escape from Bucharest, only two hours driving.
In case you need we can customize the trip according with your fitness needs, creating a longer tour (one additional day) or a shorter one.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Cable car transport from Sinaia to Cota 2000
Peles Castle and Bran Castle entrance fees
Breakfast
Professional mountain guide, English/French speaking, photos along the route
2 night accommodation (Sinaia and Bran)
Meals - breakfast included, but no other meals
Private transportation
Single room accommodation
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We are meeting in Sinaia for visiting the "King's Castle" Peles.
Time to meet our history and plan the next two days adventure.
End point
We will end in Bran, visiting Bran Castle and "the Queen's heart".
In case you plan to return in Bucharest we are happy to provide this service for you.
What to expect
Day 1 Meeting in Sinaia (no hiking)
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Peles Castle
1 hour Admission ticket included
Today we will visit few sights in the beautiful winter resort of Sinaia.
Time to meet our history and for planning our next two days hiking adventure.
Dinner on our owns in a local restaurant - traditional Romanian meal. -
Manastirea Sinaia
15 min Admission ticket included
Very close to Peles Castle you can also visit Sinaia Monastery - an even older monument. This is also the site giving the name of the city. The entire story you can find it when visiting the site.
Day 2 From Sinaia to Bran, across Bucegi Mountains
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Bucegi Mountains
20 min
First part of the route is climbing to 2000m altitude with a cable car from Sinaia city center. From here, on Bucegi Plateau, the route is easy. Approximately after two hours of hiking, our first stop is Babele Hut (2,300m altitude), visiting the natural monuments "The Grannies" and "The Sphinx". A good place for taking photos in front of the funny sculpted rocks.
You can also have a tea/beer/coffee at the restaurant nearby. -
Bucegi Mountains
45 min
Continuing our route for another 2-3 hours, we arrive our highest point. At 2,504m altitude, Omu Peak is the highest altitude we will reach before descending in Bran - our final destination.
There is a hut with restaurant on top of the mountain where we can have lunch and snacks before continuing our route.
From here, a long descent to Bran is following for about 5 hours, descending from 2500m to 400m altitude.
Here we can stop for a lunch and a hot tea. -
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
1 hour Admission ticket included
Bran Castle - aka "the Dracula Castle" lays in the beautiful village of Bran.
After a long descent from Omu Peak we will reach the village of Bran. In the heart of the city we find (probably) the most popular attraction in Romania - Bran Castle. Known mainly for the fantastic stories around it, the old fortress real story is hidden between the thick walls. You are invited to find this story in a guided visit.
If our arrival is too late we will visit the castle the next day.
Dinner and accommodation in a restaurant in Bran.
Day 3 Departure day
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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
1 hour Admission ticket included
In case you did not have the time for visiting in the previous day, you are welcome to visit the castle in the mornin, before departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- Good fitness shape is required for this trip
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Hiking from the King's Castle to the Queen's Heart
Can I cancel Hiking from the King's Castle to the Queen's Heart for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We are meeting in Sinaia for visiting the "King's Castle" Peles. Time to meet our history and plan the next two days adventure. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Cable car transport from Sinaia to Cota 2000
- Peles Castle and Bran Castle entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Professional mountain guide, English/French speaking, photos along the route
- 2 night accommodation (Sinaia and Bran)
What's not included?
- Meals - breakfast included, but no other meals
- Private transportation
- Single room accommodation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Peles Castle, Manastirea Sinaia, Bucegi Mountains, Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French, Romanian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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