DRACULA - the Bite of your Life
9 days/8 nights


The legendary
stronghold Poienari,
rebuilt by Vlad The Impaler

Day 1:

Otopeni Airport – Bucharest (30 km)

Arrival on Bucharest Otopeni International Airport. Transfer to Bucharest. Accommodation at 3* hotel in the city centre of Bucharest. Festive welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant in Bucharest.

 

 

Day 2:

Bucharest – Targoviste (140 km)

Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, including: Vlad the Impaler' Old Princely Court; the Archbishop's Church and Palace, the Palace of Parliament (also called the "House of the People"), former residence of another "Dracula from Carpathians" – Nicolae Ceausescu; second largest building in the world, after the building of US Pentagon. Departure to Targoviste. Visit the ruins of the former Princely Court and the Chindia Tower.

Dinner and accommodation at 3* hotel in Targoviste.

 

 

Day 3:

Targoviste – Curtea de Arges – Cozia – Sibiu (250 km)

In Curtea de Arges visit the sculptural landscape of Neagoe Basarab' monastery and found about the Legend of Master Manole, an even oldest legend than the one of Count Dracula. Short break to the Poenari Stronghold, rebuilt by Vlad the Impaler as an "eagle nest", on the edges of Fagaras Mountains, at the hystorical border between Wallachia and Transylvania. Departure to Sibiu, crossing the Carpathians through the Olt narrow pass. On the way, visit Cozia Monastery, hystorical monument from 14th century, erected by the grandfather of Vlad the Impaler.

Accommodation at 3* hotel in Sibiu. Dinner in the "Golden barrel" medieval restaurant in Sibiu.

 

 

Day 4:

Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara (85 km)

Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Sibiu by foot, including: the Bruckental Art Museum (sheltered by the palace of the former governor of Transylvania), the Stairs Passage, the mediaeval fortress, the Museum of Pharmacy. Departure to Sighisoara. On the way, visit the three-round walls fortified church from Biertan, included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Sighisoara.


The Vlad Dracul’ House in Sighisoara


 

Day 5:

Sighisoara – Targu Mures – Bistrita – Borgo Pass (200 km)

Breakfast. Visit the only medieval citadel in Europe that is still fully inhabited; mentioned in 1280 as "Castrum Sex". Detalied tour of the citadel, including the Tower Museum, the Cover Stairs, the Church on the Hill. Feel the attractions of the Torture Room and visit the Mediaeval Weapons Collection. Visit the house where is supposing that Vlad "Dracula" was born (now a cozy restaurant). Short break to visit the beautiful city of roses: Targu Mures. Departure to Bistrita. Special "Jonathan Harker late lunch in "Coroana de Aur" - the "Golden Crown" Restaurant, the same restaurant as the one where Jonathan Harker, the main character of Bram Stocker's novel, ate before the arrival to the Dracula's Castle!. Approaching to the Dracula's House, the horizon became dark and the forest became cold and dark. The wolves' eyes are the only lights into the darkness. Finally, we arrive to the major point of our journey: the Borgo Pass, where the Dracula's Castle is waiting for the Count' Special Guests!

Dinner and accommodation at "Dracula's Castle" Hotel, 3*.

 

 

Day 6:

Borgo Pass – Piatra Neamt (170 km)

Breakfast in "Dracula's Castle". Leave Dracula's House looking behind to be sure that no monster is following us. On the way to Piatra Neamt, we follow the picturesque scenery alongside the border of Izvorul Muntelui Lake with a short break at the Bicaz Dam.

Dinner and accommodation at 3* hotel in Piatra Neamt.

 

 

Day 7:

Piatra Neamt – Lacu Rosu – Brasov (235 km)

After breakfast, we cross the Carpathians through the Bicaz Gorges (the most impressive gorges in Romania). Short break in the "Red Lake" Resort (natural lake, unique in Romania).

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel, in Brasov.

 

 

Day 8:

Brasov – Bran – Sinaia (100 km)

Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of the city, including the Schei District (architectural reservation), the Black Church (the biggest gothic monument in Brasov), St. Nicholas Cathedral, The Old Town Council Square and building. Visit Bran Castle, another Dracula's favorite site. Sinaia. Accommodation at 4* hotel. Farewell dinner in Taverna Sarbului Restaurant. Overnight.


Bran Castle: A symbol of Legendary Transylvania

 

 

Day 9:

Sinaia – Snagov – Otopeni Airport (160 km)

Breakfast in Sinaia. Visit the haunted house of Iulia Hasdeu in Campina, well known for the dark magic rithuals which happened here and the Snagov Monastery which shelter the tombstone of Vlad Dracula - the Impaler. Transfer to the Bucharest Otopeni International Airport or to Bucharest (depending on your schedule). End of services.

 

 

Optional:

supp. 1 more night in Bucharest, at 3* hotel (Central) in Bucharest and transfer to airport in the following day.

 

 

 

Included services:

  • 8 nights accommodation at 3* - 4*, in twin, double or single rooms;

  • Half board (breakfast and dinner);

  • Special "Jonathan Harker" lunch in Bistrita

  • Festive dinner in Bucharest and Borgo Pass

  • Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach, mini-bus or car (depending on the size of the group);

  • Arrival and departure transfers and tourist assistance to the airport;

  • Professional guidance throughout;

  • All objectives and routes fees;

  • Dracula shows.


SPECIAL: AFTER-LIFE UNLIMITED INSURANCES INCLUDED !!!

 

Full distance: ~ 1500 km.

Special Lunch in Bistrita, in the “Golden Crown” restaurant (3*), the same restaurant as the one in which Jonathan Harker, the main character in Bram Stocker’s novell, ate before the arrival at Dracula’s Palace!


The Snagov Monastery, the tombstone
of the great Vlad the Impaler, called Dracula

Paid objectives:
· Bucharest: The Old Princely Court, the Palace of Parliament, the Archbishop’s Church.
· Targoviste – the Chindia Tower and the ruins of the former Princely Court
· Curtea de Arges – the Princely Church, the Monastery and the Fountain of Master Manole
· Sighisoara – the Clock Tower Museum, the Torture Room, the Mediaeval Weapons Collection
· Cozia – the monastery (14th century)
· Sibiu – Bruckental Art Museum, one of the biggest art collection in Romania; the Pharmacy Museum
· Biertan – the fortified church, UNESCO monument
 · Brasov – the Black Church
· Castelul Dracula – the “Dracula” show;
· Bran – Bran Castle;
· Campina – Iulia Hasdeu Residence
· Snagov monastery & transfer by boats ;

Objectives without entrance-fee included in the tour:
• The mediaeval fortresses of Sibiu, Sighisoara, Tg. Mures, Bistrita and Brasov
• The Poenari Stronghold
• The Olt narrow pass
• The Bicaz Gorges
• The “Red Lake” Resort and lake


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