Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Harman & Prejmer Fortified Churches Day Tour
Description
Join us on a small-group day tour from Brasov and discover four amazing places that will leave you breathless! We'll take you to the stunning Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress, as well as two of the most beautiful fortified churches in Romania. Don't worry about the queues - we've got you covered with skip-the-line access to Bran Castle. As we journey through the picturesque countryside, you'll hear fascinating stories of Vlad the Impaler and Bran Castle. You'll also get to soak up the magnificent scenery of the Carpathian Mountains. Our expert guide will take you to explore the most beautiful fortified churches and show you the incredible location of Rasnov Fortress. And what's a trip to Romania without sampling the local food? We'll take you to Bran village to taste some delicious local cuisine. This tour promises to be a fantastic experience that you will always remember. Book now and spoil yourself with a wonderful day tour you won't want to miss!
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in The Council Square, by the water fountain.
You will meet your guide in the Council Square- Piata Sfatului - by the water fountain at 9 am. Travelling by air-conditioned van, admire Transylvania's magnificent scenery as you journey to Harman village. • Discover Harman Fortified Church, one of the best-preserved medieval monuments of Transylvania and one of the most beautiful fortified churches in Transylvania. The church has retained its Romanesque style (dating to 1240) despite reconstruction. The centrepiece is a circa-1300 bell tower, rising 56m above the complex.
Visit Pejmer Fortified Church. One of Eastern Europe's best preserved fortified churches. This superbly preserved complex has the most powerful fortified walls in Transylvania at 4.5m thick. Prejmer’s fortress was originally constructed in the early 1200s by Teutonic Knights. The 270 store rooms were once used by Prejmer’s inhabitants during times of war when each family would retreat into its own room. Only being there inside the fortress, inside the defence corridors, you can catch a glimpse of the gone by eras when every day was a battle for survival.
Visit Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legends! On the approach to Bran village, while the castle appears through the mist like something out of a fairytale, it will quickly become clear as to why this magnificent castle is the most well-known castle in the world!
Visit Rasnov Fortress, which was built in the 13th Century, might just be the most enchanting of them all! The fortress is the biggest in Transylvania and one of the best preserved in Romania. Beautiful panorama over Transylvania from the very top of the fortress. Return to Brasov town around 5 pm, drop you off in the city centre or at your hotel. • Lunch can be arranged during the trip. • During the summer, official holidays and weekends the traffic might be busy than usual. • Departing and returning from Brasov. • Duration around 8 hours. • Group size 7 people max. • Medium hiking, good shoes recommended
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at the water fountain in Council Square.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The upper part of RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment, but we will still have some fun! We will take the CHOO CHOO TRAIN and visit the lower fortress, the panoramic platform, the outside walls and exterior court.
Reviews(10)
We had an amazing tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us personal attention. Of course we loved Bran Castle but were also amazed by the Fortified Churches which we knew nothing about. This tour gave us a great overview of iew of the Brasov area. I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and discovering not only Bran Castle but also the fortified churches—true hidden gems of the region. It was a pleasure sharing these places with you and offering a deeper look into the Brașov area. Thank you for the recommendation, and I hope to welcome you again in Romania! 😊
This is a VERY underrated tour. It was the best tour I’ve ever taken in my life. I was so lucky to book during low season and Mimi as my personal guide. She is such a personable, knowledgeable and humble person. As a history lover with no prior knowledge of these locations, she was that rare history teacher you never turn your attention away from. I formed a core memory of climbing up a fortress bell tower, made of wooden ladders and so well preserved. I know it’s tempting to take tours to just castle locations, but as someone who’s taken individual tours of Peles & Cantacuzino, trust me you’d rather visit those castles on your own because the groups are large and you don’t get the privacy you need for those castles. Bran is much smaller in comparison and it felt like an individual tour with a friend who knows that castle like the back of their hand. Thank you so much Mimi for creating a core memory for me that I’ll remember forever.
Thank you so much for this amazing and thoughtful review! We’re truly honored to hear this was the best tour you’ve ever taken—it means a lot to us. Mimi will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. Her passion for history and her ability to create personal, meaningful experiences is exactly what we strive for. We’re also glad you appreciated the unique charm of places like Bran Castle, Prejmer Fortified Church, and Hărman Fortified Church—these hidden gems often leave the strongest impressions. Thank you again for choosing us and for sharing such a special memory. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! 😊
Amazing trip 10/10 tour guide the way he was able to make my family laugh and was so knowledgeable about every place we went to was amazing.
Had a great time. Bogdan was a great guide. The fortified churches were the highlight, especially Harman. It is an absolute gem and deserves to be better know
Great experience. Really interesting tour of Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and the Fortified Churches of Prejmer and Harman. Very kind and helpful guide with explanation in perfect English. Highly recommended.
Grazie mille per la tua revisione! Sono molto contento che ti sia piaciuto il tour!
Organised by Discovery tours. Our gide, Mimi, drove me and my son on the 2nd of Mai at all places. She had a lot of historical knowledge and was very kind.
Had a great tour with Mimi today. We started out right on time and headed to Bran first. It didnt disappoint. The other stops were amazing as well. The churches especially. Mimi told me that they are not as visited as Bran or Rasnov. The churches are amazing though, and should be seen by more people, they are so worth it. Mimi had a great suggestion for lunch, and shared a ton of great information the whole day. Thank you!!!!
We took the day trip from Brasov to Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Harman and Prejmer Fortified Churches. Bogdan met us punctually at the agreed place and we had a great day! He was polite and knowledgeable about the places we visited and also very accommodating to our requests. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for the review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the tour! Best regards, Bogdan.
The tour was a lot of fun, mostly made that way by the guide who was pationate about Romanian history. We learned a lot and will always remember this time in Transylvania.
