7-Day Dracula Tour in Romania from Bucharest including 'The Ritual of Killing of a Living Dead'
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 and Dracula's Wedding, taking in place in Brasov for groups of at least 5 travelers.
ItineraryDay 1: Bucharest- Snagov-BucharestStop At: Snagov Monastery, Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea, Snagov 077117 Romania
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
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.
Day 2: Sunday, Bucharest – Poienari – Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20 min driving)Stop At: Poienari Castle, Transfagarasan, Arefu 117040 Romania
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
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.
Day 3: Monday, Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia - TURDA (272 km, 3h 27 min driving)Stop At: Hunedoara, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Western Romania, Transylvania
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.
Day 4: Tuesday, Turda - Cluj-Napoca - Borgo Pass (Pasul Bargaului) (191 km, 3h driving).Stop At: Salina Turda, Aleea Durgaului 7, Turda 401200 Romania
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel centrally located.
Day 5: Wednesday, Borgo Pass - Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29 min driving) Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Head next to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sighisoara Clock Tower, Strada Turnului, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in the heart of the medieval citadel.
Day 6: Thursday, Sighisoara - Bran - Brasov (171 km, 2h 48 min driving)Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel centrally located.
Day 7: Friday, Brasov - Sinaia - Targoviste - Bucharest (192 km, 3h 44 min driving)Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
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).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Targoviste, Targoviste, Dambovita County, Southern Romania
The former capital of Valahia.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"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."
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"July 11 edition includes dinner at Bran Castle and a Masquerade party in Turda"
"Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead takes place for groups of at least 4 travelers"
"Dracula's Wedding takes place for groups of at least 5 travelers"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
10:00 AM
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: MOXA Bucharest Boutique Hotel, 2-4, Strada Mihail Moxa St, București 010961, Romania
Traveler pickup is offered
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.