Award-Winning Dracula Tour in Transylvania – Dracula vs. Vlad

5.0 (3 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration7 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
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Overview

A Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, Transylvanian lovers, culture and history fans, adventure seekers. The tour includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler such as: Snagov Monastery where the Count was allegedly buried, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel or the iconic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle.

Special events include the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed in Turda for groups of at least 4 travelers.

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2 pax

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What's included

  • English speaking guide services,
  • Special Event: The Ritual of Killing of a Living Dead in Turda
  • Transportation: All transfers inside the tour by coach, minibus or car - air conditioned, depending on the number of travelers.,
  • Also included: Salt Mines in Turda, Poienari Citadel, Corvinestilor Castle in Hunedoara
  • Dinner
  • Entry fee to: Snagov Monastery, Tirgoviste Citadel, Peles Palace, Bran Castle
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel Drop off included on the last day of the tour around 5:00 -7 pm.,
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners (Welcome Dinner and Dinner with Vampire menu in Turda)
  • Hotel Pick up: Moxa Boutique Hotel
  • Accommodation: 3 nights in 4* hotels, 3 nights in 3* hotels, centrally located.,
  • Plane ticket
  • Airport fees
  • Photo and video tax
  • Accommodation in the last day of the tour
  • Other inclusions not mentioned

What to expect

Day 1: Bucharest- Snagov-Bucharest
  1. Snagov Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Day 1: Bucharest
    Drive to Snagov to visit Snagov Monastery where,according to the legend,Vlad was buried after his assassination. Accommodation: 4*hotel centrally located. Meals: Welcome dinner in one of Bucharest ’s top traditional restaurants. Meals: Welcome dinner in one of Bucharest ’s
    top traditional restaurants
Day 2: Sunday, Bucharest – Poienari – Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20 min driving)
  1. Poienari Castle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Morning visit of the ruins of Vlad's old and faithful fortress-Poienari. Evening in
    Sibiu- enjoy a tour of The fortified town of Sibiu
Day 3: Monday, Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia - TURDA (272 km, 3h 27 min driving)
  1. Hunedoara
    1h
    Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti.
    Drive to Turda, a small town with an intimate medieval atmosphere, home to one of the oldest Salt Mine in Romania. Delight yourself with a vampire menu for dinner , a delicious reason to travel to
    Transylvania ! Still, an evening to fear, you’ll attend The Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead followed by an Evening sitting, the Romanian term is Sezatoare.

    For July 11 edition enjoy a Masquerade party after the Ritual of killing of a living dead.
  2. Castelul Corvinilor
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti.
  3. Salina Turda
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Prepare to descent to the heart of one of the
    biggest saline in Romania, the Salt Mines of Turda.And here we are at Dracula's Castle in Borgo Pass, a 3* hotel which was built in
    accordance to Bram Stoker's imagination.
Day 4: Tuesday, Turda - Cluj-Napoca - Bistrita (191 km, 3h driving)
  1. Cluj-Napoca
    1h
    Drive to the city of Cluj Napoca to enjoy a city tour revealing beautiful medieval buildings such as Saint Andrews Cathedral.
  2. Bistrita
    Pass by
    Today you'll enjoy a stunning scenery, following the steps of Jonathan Harker (Bram Stoker 's character from Dracula novel) to Bistrita close to Borgo Pass.
Day 5: Wednesday, Bistrita - Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29 min driving)
  1. Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Head next to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  2. Sighisoara Clock Tower
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the course of time, Turnul Portii (the Gate Tower) was used for the council’s meetings and for storing Sighisoara’s archive and thesaurus. Turnul Portii (the Gate Tower) was named Turnul cu Ceas (the Clock Tower) after 1604, when a clock with a wood mechanism was installed in it.
Day 6: Thursday, Sighisoara - Bran - Brasov (171 km, 2h 48 min driving)
  1. Bran Castle
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Transylvania's
    symbol, Bran Castle . The edifice owns its fame both to its
    unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. Your next stop
    is the Medieval Saxon City of Brasov. Attend Dracula’s Wedding -
    is a show set on stage by a professional band of actors.

    For July 11 edition of this tour you can enjoy a dinner at Bran castle.
  2. Brasov Historical Center
    2h · Admission ticket included
    As one might expect, the city had a troubled history. The Brasov defense fortifications were built between the 15th and the 17th centuries, as a consequence of the repeated invaders coming from the east and south. A significant part of the citadel walls are still standing.
Day 7: Friday, Brasov - Sinaia - Targoviste - Bucharest (192 km, 3h 44 min driving)
  1. Peles Castle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Morning drive to Sinaia. . Explore the main
    point of attraction, the royal Peles Castle . Continue your
    journey with Targoviste, to visit the ruins of Vlad Tepes old court .
    Late arrival in Bucharest , past 7:00 pm (based on normal traffic
    conditions).
  2. Targoviste
    1h
    The former capital of Valahia.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead takes place for groups of at least 4 travelers

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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