7-Day Europe Castle Tour Packages

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• 4 Days in Transylvania, incl. Bucharest and Brasov

  Romania's castle heritage unfolds over 4 days, featuring 7 medieval fortresses including iconic Bran Castle and Gothic Corvin Castle. The UNESCO sites of Sighisoara citadel and Biertan's fortified church await exploration. Central hotels in Brasov and Sibiu serve as bases for guided tours through Council Square and the Bridge of Lies.

  

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  • Day 1

    Bucharest to Brasov via Royal Castles

    Leave Bucharest early morning to kick off your Transylvania adventure. Important note: Peles Castle closes on Mondays and some Tuesdays, so plan your visit carefully. "Peles is perhaps the grandest castle in Romania—make sure you can visit when the full interior is open, not just the ground floor," advises a recent visitor. Take the 2.5-hour drive north to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, then visit the famous Bran Castle. Yes, it's touristy, but the dramatic setting makes it worth your time. Stop at Rasnov Fortress in the afternoon before heading to Brasov. Spend your evening walking around Council Square and visiting the Black Church. Get a hotel in the historic center so you can easily explore at night.

    
  • Day 2

    Rural Transylvania

    Travel through traditional Saxon villages to Rupea fortress. The small village of Viscri will give you a real look at traditional Romanian life. One visitor puts it well: "Viscri was a delight, with its traditional houses and amazing local cuisine." Your day ends in the medieval UNESCO site of Sighisoara citadel. Pack good walking shoes—those cobblestone streets are pretty steep.

    
  • Day 3

    Fortified Churches and Castles

    Get an early start to see Biertan's fortified church with its triple defensive walls. Visit Alba Iulia's star-shaped fortress, then move on to Corvin Castle. "Corvin Castle amazes with its Gothic architecture and dragon-carved towers—it feels straight out of a fantasy novel," according to a recent visitor. End your day in Sibiu, where you can walk across the famous Bridge of Lies between the upper and lower towns.

    
  • Day 4

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    Take the morning to explore Sibiu's medieval squares. If you're traveling between July and November, drive the scenic Transfagarasan highway to Curtea de Arges. A visitor notes: "Driving the Transfagarasan had absolutely breathtaking scenery, and we even spotted brown bears in the forested areas." You'll get back to Bucharest by evening.

    

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• Kent: The Garden of England

  

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  • London England

    24 mi

  • Hever England

    42 mi

  • Canterbury England

    24 mi

  • Maidstone England

    16 mi

  • Faversham England

    6 mi

  • Whitstable England

    22 mi

  • Maidstone England

    15 mi

  • Tenterden England

    8 mi

  • Rye England

    27 mi

  • Dover England

    27 mi

  • Rye England

    13 mi

  • Sissinghurst England

    40 mi

  • London England

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• Bohemian Castles from Prague – 7 Days

  

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  • Prague Czech Republic

    14 mi

  • Karlstejn Czech Republic

    23 mi

  • Konopiste Czech Republic

    23 mi

  • Prague Czech Republic

    71 mi

  • Hluboka nad Vltavou Czech Republic

    17 mi

  • Cesky Krumlov Czech Republic

    88 mi

  • Prague Czech Republic

    74 mi

  • Loket Czech Republic

    6 mi

  • Karlovy Vary Czech Republic

    69 mi

  • Prague Czech Republic

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