| Duration: | 8 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Departure hour & location: 10.00, in front of your hotel
Itinerary: Brasov – Sinaia – City tour of Bucharest – Brasov
Highlights:
Enjoy the beautiful view offered by the Prahova Valley
Visit the summer residence of the Romanian royal family in Sinaia
Discover the capital of Romania through a walking tour in Bucharest
Exploring Sinaia and Bucharest offers a perfect mix of mountain charm and vibrant city life, giving travelers a taste of Romania’s elegance, history, and modern energy in one trip.
Sinaia, often called the “Pearl of the Carpathians,” is where nature and royalty meet. Wrapped in evergreen forests and cool mountain air, the town is best known for the stunning Peleș Castle — a masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance design that feels almost fairytale-like. Wander its ornate rooms, explore the quiet monastery, or simply enjoy the peaceful alpine scenery. Sinaia has a calm, graceful rhythm that invites you to slow down, breathe, and soak in the surroundings.
Just a short ride south, Bucharest shifts the pace with its lively streets, grand boulevards, and eclectic architecture. The capital blends old-world charm with bold, modern character. You’ll find elegant 19th-century buildings, creative cafés, leafy parks, and the imposing Palace of the Parliament — one of the largest administrative buildings on the planet. Bucharest’s Old Town adds another layer, offering nights filled with music, food, and energy.
Together, Sinaia and Bucharest create a journey that feels balanced and refreshing — mountains for the soul and a capital full of stories, style, and endless things to discover.
Program:
This day trip begins in the morning from Brasov. On our way to Bucharest, we will cross the Prahova Valley and we will visit the summer residence of the Romanian royal family in Sinaia. City tour of Bucharest, and after that, we will return to Brașov.
Firstly, drive across Transylvania in order to get to Walachia, passing through Predeal. In the Middle Ages, a former customs point was here. Continue your journey along the Prahova Valley towards Sinaia, to see the summer residence of the Romanian royal family.
Afterwards, cross the rich oil fields near Ploiesti, driving until Bucharest. Have the city tour of the capital of Romania, the main cultural objectives here are the Revolution Square, the Athenaeum, and Lipscani Street.
Another cultural objective in Bucharest, known worldwide, is Ceaușescu’s Parliament Palace, the second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon. Lunch and free time in Bucharest.
Return to the hotel where you are checked in, in Brasov, at about 19:00
Included services:
English-speaking, specialised guide and driver for 1 day from/to Brasov
Transport with an air-conditioned car from/to Brasov
Map of Romania
Optional: Per-person supplement for entrance fee to Peles Castle in Sinaia and Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
Please note: The price is available starting with 2 persons.