4-Day Private Transylvania Tour from Bucharest to Budapest
Travel on a four-day private Transylvania tour from Bucharest to Budapest, combining castles and historic cities with a one-way journey. The route includes Peleș, Bran, Brașov, Sighișoara, Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Corvin Castle, Timișoara and Arad.
4 days / 3 nights; one-way · Private group
Price on request. Your quote specifies the final total and the services included.
Included in this tour
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
Budget separately
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
An enquiry is not a confirmed booking. Your agent confirms availability, the itinerary and the final price. Request the payment and cancellation conditions in writing before confirming. Read booking terms.
Why choose this private route?
- Turn the journey to Budapest into a staged sightseeing route instead of a direct transfer.
- Three overnight stops are listed in Brașov, Sibiu and Timișoara.
- Finish in Budapest without doubling back to Bucharest.
Bucharest to Budapest: your Transylvania tour itinerary
This is the planned route, not a guaranteed timetable. Your agent confirms the order, access and pickup arrangements for your date.
Day 1: Bucharest, Peleș, Bran and Brașov
Departure from Bucharest
Meet at the agreed starting point. A drive past the Triumph Arch may form part of the departure route.
Peleș Castle, Sinaia
See the royal residence framed by wooded mountain slopes. Interior visits depend on the museum schedule and your ticket time slot; allow time for the uphill walk from the parking area.
Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
Explore the fortress above Bran and its connection with Romanian royal history. The Dracula association belongs to the literary legend, not evidence that the fictional count lived here.
Brașov Old Town
Walk around Council Square, the Black Church area and the lanes below Tâmpa. A church interior visit is separate from the Old Town walk and depends on access.
Day 2: Sighișoara and Sibiu
Sighișoara Citadel
Walk through a lived-in UNESCO-listed historic centre, with guild towers and cobbled lanes. The Clock Tower, Covered Stairway and Church on the Hill can be discussed with your guide; interior visits depend on opening hours.
Sibiu Old Town
Explore the Great and Small Squares, the Bridge of Lies and roof windows known as the city’s “eyes”. Museum interiors are distinct from the guided street walk.
Day 3: Alba Iulia, Corvin Castle and Timișoara
Alba Iulia Citadel
Explore the gates and walking routes of the star-shaped Alba Carolina fortress. Its present fortifications date from the eighteenth century, rather than the Roman period.
Corvin Castle, Hunedoara
Approach the castle across its raised bridge and explore its courtyards and Gothic architecture. Your guide distinguishes documented history from the legends associated with the fortress.
Timișoara historic centre
Walk around the central squares before the overnight stay. Museum entry and evening activities can be discussed separately.
Day 4: Arad and Budapest
Arad stop
Pause around the Philharmonic landmark area before continuing to Hungary. Confirm the final Budapest drop-off point and any onward travel needs.
Arrival in Budapest
Complete the one-way journey at the agreed location. The arrival stage is not a three-hour guided Budapest sightseeing tour unless separately arranged.
Practical information
- Carry the travel documents required for your nationality and check entry conditions for each country. Share any onward flight or train details before the route is confirmed.
- The package lists three nights in Brașov, Sibiu and Timișoara. Confirm your selected hotel category, room arrangements and meal inclusions in writing.
- Food and drinks unless specified, admissions and gratuities are excluded.
- Wear shoes with grip for cobbles, steps and uneven paths. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so the route can be assessed.
Peleș visiting arrangements
Peleș interiors are normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Ticket time slots have limited capacity; confirm access before choosing your departure.
The museum also announces an interior closure from 2 November to 1 December 2026 for conservation. Discuss an exterior stop or an agreed alternative for these dates.
Check the official Peleș scheduleTour Pricing
A personalised quote for your dates, group and accommodation requirements.
Prices for a private tour
What's included
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle
- Overnight accommodation in 3-, 4- or 5-star hotels (category confirmed in your quote) in Brasov, Sibiu and Timisoara
What's excluded
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
An enquiry is not a confirmed booking. Your agent confirms availability, the itinerary and the final price. Request the payment and cancellation conditions in writing before confirming. Read booking terms.