In the footsteps of Count Dracula

Day 1: Bucharest (cca. 30km)

1. Bucharest
   2h
   Welcome to Romania! As soon as you set foot on the Romanian land, in Otopeni International Airport, meet your local guide and driver who will take you to your hotel located in the heart of Bucharest. On the way to the hotel, have a preview of what you are about to discover here with a panoramic tour of the city that takes you by the House of the Free Press, The Romanian Arch of Triumph, through The Victory Square, The Roman Square and finally to The University Square. Enjoy leisure time and discover the Old Town on your own, visit the ruins of the Old Princely Court, known as Dracula’s residence, where it is said that Vlad Dracula kept his prisoners. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Bucharest – Sibiu (cca. 350km)

1. Palace of Parliament
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the city renowned for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and belle-époque architecture, including a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the World, following The Pentagon. After a tour of the magnificent, elegant interior of the palace, displaying the wealth of Romania in stone, marble and wood from the Romanian mountains and forests, journey towards the legendary Transylvania.
2. Sibiu
   1h
   Journey towards Sibiu and check-in at your centrally located hotel for 3 overnights. If the weather allows it, the road to Sibiu will be through the panoramic Transfagarasan Highway, the most spectacular alpine road in Europe.

Day 3: Sibiu (cca. 20km)

1. Sibiu
   2h
   Start today with a tour of the charming Old Town of Sibiu, listed by Forbes in top 10 most idyllic places to live in the whole world. Sibiu was chosen Europe’s Cultural Capital City in 2007 together with Luxembourg. The town was settled by the German colonists in the 12th century and preserves until today it’s wonderful medieval atmosphere. The walking tour starts at the Grand Square where you will find the Catholic Church and the Brukenthal Palace, and continues with the Liar’s Bridge, the Small Square and Huet Square. Time at leisure in the Old Town. In the evening, travel to the mountain village Sibiel where you may enjoy a delicious traditional dinner including wine and plum brandy (Țuica) at the locals.

Day 4: Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia – Sibiu (cca. 320km)

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning you will depart for a day trip down history lane. The first stop will be the Hunyadi Castle in Hunedoara. The greatest Gothic-style castle in Romania, it was the residence of one of Transylvania’s greatest rulers, Iancu de Hunedoara, who upgraded it from fortress to the stunning castle we see today. Boasting an impressive drawbridge, a huge medieval ballroom, a beautiful interior courtyard and exceptional defensive structure, the castle is said to have been the place where Vlad the Impaler was imprisoned for a while, and legends about ghosts haunting it still go around.
2. Cetatea Alba Iulia
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After leaving Hunedoara you will visit the city of Alba Iulia, the memorable place of the Great Union of Romania. Here you will visit the largest Vauban style fortress in Transylvania and the impressive Orthodox Cathedral and the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the oldest standing cathedral in Romania

Day 5: Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara (cca. 120km)

1. Biertan Fortified Church
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Journey towards The Fortified church of Biertan, one of the largest and most impressive strongholds in Transylvania, that looks like something out of a fairy tale. Set in a spectacular landscape, perched high on a hill, and surrounded by vineyards, the fortified church bears an enchanting love story. Legend has it that couples seeking divorce were locked for 2 weeks in the Prison Tower, being forced to share everything, and after that most of the couple decided to give up the idea of divorcing.
2. Sighisoara
   2h
   In the afternoon, you will go to Sighisoara, the birthplace of count Dracula and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Sighisoara was settled by the Germans in the 13th century and it is one of the few still inhabited medieval fortresses in the whole world, being also protected by UNESCO. During the walking tour you will visit the Clock Tower, the birth house of Dracula and the Church on the Hill. In the evening, you may enjoy dinner at Dracula’s restaurant, set in the very house where the Count was born. Check-in at the hotel for one overnight.

Day 6: Sighisoara – Bran – Brasov (cca. 190km)

1. Bran Castle
   45m · Admission ticket included
   The 14th century imposing Bran Castle, is one of the main landmarks of Transylvania, being a popular destination for the people that are interested in its history, as well as for the enthusiats in legends. Famous for its association with the legend of Dracula, the Castle hosts nowadays the museum of furniture dedicated to the Romanian Royal Family, especially to Queen Marie, the one that collected the object, and to whom the people of Brasov gifted the Castle.
2. Brasov
   2h
   Brasov is one of the most popular touristic attraction from Romania, considering its location in the peaks of the Southern Carpathians surrounded by nature, and historical monuments that transform it in the perfect destination for distinct types of tourism. The city was created in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights on an ancient Dacian ground, later on being established by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels. While in Brasov, visit the main attractions, The Black Church, The Black Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate, Schei Gate, Rope’s Street, The Old Town, and The White Tower
3. Black Church
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Brasov is one of the most popular touristic attraction from Romania, considering its location in the peaks of the Southern Carpathians surrounded by nature, and historical monuments that transform it in the perfect destination for distinct types of tourism. The city was created in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights on an ancient Dacian ground, later on being established by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels. While in Brasov, visit the main attractions, The Black Church, The Black Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate, Schei Gate, Rope’s Street, The Old Town, and The White Tower

Day 7: Brasov – Sinaia – Snagov – Bucharest (cca. 220km)

1. Peles Castle
   45m · Admission ticket included
   The Peles Castle was built by the first king of Romania with the help of various architects that established a German-New-Renaissance design, and it is famous for being the former summer residence of the Royal Family of Romania. With the marvelous architecture, an imposing front garden, and an impressive interior decorated in various styles preserved in their original state, the castle is one of Europe's treasures.
2. Snagov Monastery
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Journey towards Snagov and visit the Snagov Monastery, the place where it has been said that Vlad the Impaler was murdered by the Turks and secretly buried by the monks. Travel to Bucharest and check-in at the hotel.

Day 8: Departure (cca. 25km)

1. Otopeni
   30m
   Enjoy free time and discover the Old Town on your own before the transfer to the Airport. Transfer to the International Airport and farewell to your guide. We hope you will have enjoyed your vacation and take with you long-lasting beautiful memories from this legendary adventure!

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required