Transylvania's Undying legend - 5 days Private Dracula Tour

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ID: GYG31290-37226
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Country: Romania

Duration: 5 days


Description

Departing from Bucharest, the tour includes historical and legendary places related to Dracula's life and death: Dracula's birth place in Sighisoara Citadel or the ruins of Poienari Fortress.
DAY 1, Thursday,  Bucharest - Sinaia - Rasnov - Poiana Brasov
Our English speaking guide picks you up from Bucharest Airport and leads you to Peles Castle in Sinaia - one of the most beautiful royal residences in Europe which served as retreat residence for most of Romania’s monarchs. Next stop is Rasnov Peasant Citadel, built on a calcareous rock. The citadel is one of the best preserved peasant refugee fortresses in Transylvania. Accommodation in 3* hotel, centrally located in Brasov.

DAY 2, Friday, Brasov - Bran - Sighisoara
You start the day with Bran Castle, Vlad Dracula’s castle in Transylvania, the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was arrested and imprisoned. Spend the night in Sighisoara, the best preserved and still inhabited medieval citadel in Europe. For dinner we recommend Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, the very place where Vlad the Impaler was born, turned today into a cosy restaurant.

DAY 3, Saturday, Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu
You are now in the heart of the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. Stroll around the medieval streets of the citadel and visit the Clock Tower, the Medieval Weapon Collection and the Torture Room. Next stop is the Saxon Fortified Church of Biertan, one of the best preserved fortified churches in Romania. Spend the night in Sibiu, the European Cultural Capital of 2007. Accommodate in a 3* hotel.

DAY 4, Sunday, Sibiu - Poienari - Arefu - Bucharest
Morning drive to Poienari Citadel to visit the ruins of the old citadel. Built on a cliff top near Arges River, Poienari Citadel used to be Dracula's refugee place. Travel across Arefu Village and listen to the legends about Vlad the Impaler kept alive to this day by the villagers. Next stop is Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. You'll accommodate in a 3* central located hotel.

DAY 5, Monday, Bucharest - Snagov - Otopeni
Travel to Snagov. Cross the lake to visit Snagov Monastery, the place where it is believed Vlad Dracula was buried. (In case the weather will not allow it, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bucharest and a visit to Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the largest administrative building in Europe, a legacy of a more recent vampire – ex Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu).  It is now time to say good by to Romania. Transfer to the Airport.

Highlights

  • UNESCO heritage medieval citadel of Sighisoara, Vlad the Impaler’s birth place
  • Snagov Monastery, where Vlad was buried after his assassination
  • Bran Castle, aka Dracula's Castle
  • Peles Castle the most impressive royal residence in Eastern Europe
  • Rasnov Peasant Citadel - best preserved peasant fortification in Transylvania

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Available for free if :

You don’t have a reflection in the mirror,
You decompose when sun light strikes you,
You’re over 200 years old,
Can’t enter a room without invitation,
Can use your wings to fly to Transylvania.

Well, this holiday is free for you! Come join your fellow vampires in Transylvania.
Blood treats not included :-)
Our experienced English speaking guide will collect you from the airport.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.