Sinaia Monastery Tours and Tickets

The tour begins at the designated meeting point in the heart of Brașov. From there, set out on a scenic 30/40 min drive to the legendary Bran Castle. Completed in 1382, this medieval fortress stands proudly on a rocky cliff between Măgura and Dealul Cetății, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Your journey continues to the charming mountain resort of Sinaia, once the favourite summer retreat of Romania’s Royal Family. Visiting Castle Peles(160 rooms) that was built for the first King Carol 1 in 1873 and finishing in 1914, then Castle Pelisor(99 rooms) build for his nephew Ferdinand and Queen Maria. A quick stop to Monastery Sinaia that was build in 1695 and new Church in 1842. Next, visit the elegant Cantacuzino Castle, completed in 1911 by the renowned architect G. Cerchez at the request of Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino. This impressive Neo-Romanian-style residence boasts grand interiors, an art gallery, and sweeping views of the Bucegi Mountains.

This experience is designed as a balanced cultural journey rather than a rushed checklist tour. By combining royal heritage, spiritual landmarks, and medieval fortifications in a single, well-paced day, travelers gain a deeper understanding of Transylvania’s historical layers. The itinerary prioritizes storytelling, context, and meaningful time at each stop, allowing guests to explore at a relaxed rhythm instead of following rigid schedules. Departing from Brașov, this tour focuses on authentic history, architectural detail, and scenic landscapes, making it ideal for travelers seeking insight, comfort, and a thoughtfully curated day in the Carpathian Mountains. Monday and Tuesady Peles Castle is closed.

If you’re looking for an intimate experience in Romania that makes the most out of the time you have there, book this Peles Castle and Bran Castle Small-Group Tour from Brasov. This small-group tour limits group numbers to just eight people and offers round-trip, private transport from Brasov. Highlights include Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Rasnov Citadel, and Sinaia Monastery, with skip-the-line access at Peles Castle and Bran Castle.

Cross off three of Romania’s most memorable tourist destinations in one day on this small-group tour. Start with Bran Castle, which influenced Bram Stoker’s Dracula, where you can hear the myths and true stories as you explore. At the spectacular royal residence Peles Castle, you'll visit both the exterior and inside at your leisure, as well as the Sinaia Monastery. See the stunning Transylvanian Alps and Bucegi Mountains on your relaxing trip back to Brasov.

The tour to Peles and Cantacuzino castles comprises beauty and history in one. Peles is Europe's first electrified castle with all modern utilities including central heating, running hot and cold water, central vacuum cleaner, an electrical elevator and much more already from the beginning of the 20th century. Visiting Peles Castle is almost like being inside an art work itself, every step we take inside we get mesmerized by every small detail, the different carvings, paintings and furniture piece competing with well known castles and palaces around the world. Cantacuzino Castle was the summer home of a well known politician of the 19th century Grigore Cantacuzino. He used to be one of the wealthiest man in Romania at that time and decided to construct this authentic monument with a breathtaking panorama to the Bucegi Mountains. The Castle constructed in Neo-Romanian architectural style is surrounded with alleys and pathways which lead to fountains, waterfalls and small caves.

Leave the planning up to someone else when visiting some of Romania’s most impressive castles on this private day trip from Bucharest. This private tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off and stops at Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, and Manastirea Sinaia. Entrance fees for Peles Castle and Pelisor Castle, as well as lunch, are not included. Enough time is provided at each attraction to explore and learn the history of the area.

If you’re looking to explore Romania’s most impressive castles but don’t have a way to get around to them all, book this Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Cantacuzino Castle Tour from Brasov that provides more than just transport. Along with round-trip transport from Brasov, visit all three castles with a guide who organizes a private tour inside them all. Plus, a stop at Manastirea Sinaia is also made to take in the great views.

Check off a few of Transylvania’s architectural jewels on this private excursion to Caraiman Monastery and Peles Castle from Brasov. Take a route through the Carpathian Mountains to discover Peles and Pelisor Castles, Neo-Renaissance jewels shrouded in legend, Cantacuzino Castle, and Sinaia Monastery. In the summer months, ascend to Cota for panoramic mountain vistas. Round-trip transport from your Brasov hotel is included.

Rather than struggling to check off Transylvania's many sights on your own, see the best of the Romanian region with ease on this 2-day private tour from Bucharest. Head into the Transylvania countryside without having to drive yourself and explore the medieval cities of Brasov, Bran, and Rasnov at a relaxed pace over two days. As you travel, your guide fills you in on Romania’s complicated and fascinating history. This is a great way to explore Transylvania’s castles, villages, and fortresses by car and on foot.

Sinaia is a small paradise there at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, due to the perfect harmony between the wild nature of the forests and the architectural elegance, it has earned the name of the "Pearl of the Carpathians." The high mountains, which keep the Dacian secrets and the endless forests of the Prahova Valley, where the medieval bandits hid, created the place of which A King fell in love. From this love in "The Cradle of His Dynasty" was born and grew the beautiful "Little Versailles".

On this tour, we shall go by train to the most popular vacation resort of Romanians - there, where also the Romanian kings built their summer residences. The tour is centered upon the most interesting places in Sinaia, as the Palaces (Peleș and Pelișor), the monastery and the Casino. Our schedule of the day: Meeting time: 6.30 am at the information desk of the North Railway Station in Bucharest Departure time from Bucharest: 7.00 am by train to Sinaia Arrival in Sinaia: 8.31 am Visits and breaks Departure time from Sinaia: 18.04 from the railway station in Sinaia Arrival back in Bucharest: 19.42

This is one of the few day tours that, being a private one, meaning only your group will participate, gives you the opportunity to visit 4 important tourist attractions located only a few hours from Bucharest. This place attracts the highest number of tourists in Romania. By choosing this tour, you will have a unique chance to meet historical places and enjoy, at the same time, lovely landscapes and great architectural elements like Dracula's Castle, Sinaia, and Royal Peles Castle, as well as Brasov Old Town. We start our journey the first time in the morning and return in the evening with wonderful photos and memories. Join us now and enjoy the gorgeous views!

Our main focus today is Sinaia, the Pearl of the Carpathian. We start the day by visiting Peles, the palace of the first Romanian King. After this amazing visit we take a short walk to the smaller, but equally beautiful palace, Pelisor. After we finish seeing the royal estate we go back down at the very first settlement in Sinaia, the monastery with the same name. In the afternoon we take a short drive to Azuga, at Rhein wine cellars in order to learn how they produce sparkling wine by the champagne method from 1892. In the end of the day we go to the charming memorial house of the great Romanian composer, George Enescu. In the evening we drive back to the hotel.

Travel between the far-flung attractions of Transylvania without worrying about getting lost on rural roads on this day trip, designed with visitors on a time budget in mind. In an intimate small group limited to seven people, you’ll visit Peles Castle, Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), and Rasnov Fortress and benefit from both the personalized attention and insider knowledge of your guide.

Explore a majestic palace, set amongst landscapes that will take your breath away: Peles Palace in Sinaia, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. One of the most innovative, modern and beautiful residences of an European royal family at the end of the 19th century, Peles Palace still has the power to astonish the thousands of tourists who visit the site every day.

Embark on a self-guided adventure through Sinaia, Romania's royal mountain jewel. Walk in the footsteps of King Carol I and European aristocrats, exploring monasteries, palaces, grand hotels, and the legendary casino. Discover how a remote village became the 'Versailles of Romania'—where history, luxury, and intrigue meet. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

The tour is a good introduction to the Romania's cultural heritage, history and life. Along the tour you will discover the beauty of the Charpathian Mountains with its most famous castles (Bran Dracula's Castle), palaces (Peles Castle at Sinaia) and mediaeval towns (Brasov).

You will spend this day in a royal style visiting Peles Castle, the impressive former summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol Ist, and enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch in a picturesque area. At Wine cellars, you will find out the story of winemaking in Romania and discover how Romanian wine is produced here.

Explore four of Transylvania’s most unmissable attractions on this private day trip from Bucharest. Discover Bran Castle, the former estate of Romania’s real-life Dracula, stroll through picturesque Brasov, the heart of the region, visit the 19th-century summer residence of the Romanian royal family at Peles Palace, and stop at the 17th-century Christian Orthodox monastery of Sinaia.

Transylvania is known for its history and architecture, but its rural terrain and distance from the capital can make it difficult to explore. Discover 4 of the region’s main attractions on a private day tour from Bucharest, transferring between sites with ease with included hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit landmarks including Bran Castle, Râșnov Citadel, and Brașov, benefiting from your guide’s undivided attention for intimate insight into the region.

See several of the most popular destinations in Transylvania all in one day with this private tour from Bucharest. Start with the glamorous Peles Castle, once a royal summer residence, and the nearby Sinaia Monastery. Next, travel to Bran Castle, the most famous castle in Romania, due to its nickname “Dracula’s Castle”. Finish the day in Brasov, walking through its beautiful historical center. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.

Always a young, well educated, certified English speaking local guide that is also the driver. Comfortable minivan with full A/C. Includes stops at the best attractions you can see around Bucharest and in Transylvania, discover all of them in the most comfortable way possible. Possibility to choose the attractions that you want to go inside and the ones to skip or just see on the outside. Possibility to choose the preferred accommodation for the two nights spent on the tour depending on budget, taste, etc. The guide can help.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Romanian history as you explore on this small-group tour from Bucharest. Travel with ease to Peles Castle for a guided tour through the German Renaissance masterpiece. Then visit the 17th-century Byzantine Sinaia Monastery before indulging in a curated wine- and cheese-tasting at Cantacuzino Castle.