The 4 Best Corvin and Poenari Castle Tours from Bucharest

1.Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $330Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Cantacuzino Castle. You’ll travel in a private vehicle, taste three Romanian wines with cheese and local snacks, and return to Bucharest the same day.

“Man, what a time I had in Romania! Peleș Castle was like stepping into a time machine, full of jaw-dropping beauty and fascinating stories. And Cantacuzino Castle? Just as cool! They even filmed a Netflix show there. But the highlight was definitely the wine tasting. A 5-star experience for sure. Romanian wines? Top-notch! History, beautiful views, and delicious wine... who could ask for more?”

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2.Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167Best value

Travel from Bucharest by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Poenari Fortress, and Vidraru Dam. An English-speaking guide such as Bogdan or Victor handles the day, with mountain views, Vlad the Impaler stories, and a demanding 1,480-step climb.

“An amazing trip - Fantastic views and great guide. Picked up on time and we visited all the spots on the itenerary plus Victor gave me a tour within the city centre too!”

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3.Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $322

Spend eight hours visiting Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Cantacuzino Castle with an English-speaking guide and private transport. You’ll see royal interiors, Orthodox art, mountain views, and taste three Romanian wines with cheeses and traditional products in a small group of up to seven.

“Romantic Romania, you've left me quite smitten! The majestic Peleș Castle, snug in the bosom of the Carpathians, was an architectural feast for the eyes. Cantacuzino Castle, on the other hand, was the perfect surprise package with its quaint charm and elegance. But the real showstopper? The wine tasting at Cantacuzino, hands down. Sublime Romanian wines, a well-curated selection and that castle setting - simply unforgettable! For a chap like me who cherishes fine architecture, history, and a good drop of wine, this was a 5-star experience all the way. Truly, Romania, you're a hidden gem!”

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4.Private Movie Castles at Peles, Cantacuzino and Bran Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $207

Travel from Bucharest to three of Romania’s best-known castles in a private, English-language vehicle. You’ll see Peles, the setting linked with romantic holiday films, Cantacuzino, known as Nevermore Academy from Wednesday, and Gothic Bran Castle. Guide Constantin can also help with tickets and onward plans.

“We visit the three castles with Constantin who was very attentive, kind, always willing to help us in answering our questions etc. We had to buy the Peles tickets on line and he helped sending the oficial link and letting us know which time frame to buy. The rest of the tickets were bought on each castle. We asked him in advance if we could bring our luggage with us because we had reservations in Brasov, so after the tour, he drove us to our Airbnb.”

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