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A Day in Sinaia and Bran
After breakfast at the hotel, the journey continues to a picturesque mountain resort that gained prominence when the Romanian Royal Family chose it as their residence in the 20th century. The first visit of the day is the Orthodox Monastery in Sinaia, followed by Peles Castle, an elaborate Gothic-style palace built by Romania’s first king, Carol I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. A guided tour of the castle provides a glimpse into royal life, with grand halls and intricate details that reflects the founder and his vision. The road then leads to Bran, a quiet village near Brașov, home to the famous Bran Castle. Popularly known as Dracula’s Castle, its reputation grew largely due to Bram Stoker’s novel, which linked it to the legendary vampire. Its solitary silhouette and medieval design have fueled the connection to Vlad the Impaler, a figure often associated with the Dracula myth. A visit through its corridors and chambers reveals the stories that surround this iconic fortress. Built in the 13th century by the Saxons of Brașov, it stands on the site of an older wooden stronghold first established by the Teutonic Knights. Afterward, the evening is free to spend at your own leisure once you have returned to your hotel in Brașov.