From Bucharest: Dracula Full-Day Private Tour Standard option

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ID: GYG413251-749726
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Country: Romania

Duration: 14:00 hours


Description

Follow the steps of one of the most legendary figures in fiction and discover the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Visit Poienari Castle, Fortress Bran, and Draculas' grave at Snagov Monastery.
Poienari Fortress:

If we were to put together a tour of the castles in Romania for Dracula fans and adventure lovers, Poenari Castle would have to be on the list, being an important Romanian tourist attraction. With this private trip you will have the perfect chance to discover the wildlife in Transylvania. You will travel by private car and have your own guide.
As you are climbing up the 1480 stairs that lead up to the castle, you can rightfully say you are following in the steps of Dracula.
To get here it will take us about 2 hours driving!

Bran Castle:

Step inside if you dare!
To get to see Bran we'll drive for 3 hour crossing Carpatian Mountains to Transylvania!
Once you see it in person, you will understand why this castle is a symbol of Romanian tourism and why it is the most visited tourist attraction in Romania.
Commonly known outside Transylvania as Dracula's Castle, it is often referred to as the home of the title character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. There is no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle, which has only tangential associations with Vlad the Impaler, voivode of Wallachia, the putative inspiration for Dracula.Stoker's description of Dracula's crumbling fictional castle also bears no resemblance to Bran Castle.
The castle is now a museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.

Snagov Monastery:

Vlad Tepes got his vampire reputation due to the cruel method through which he punished traitors, thieves, and enemies – impalement.
Not much is known about the death of Dracula/ Vlad Tepes, but some of the most popular hypotheses are that he was killed in a battle against the Turks, or that he was murdered by Wallachian boyars, as part of a revenge plot.
That is why there are many stories and myths about the place where Dracula was buried, supposedly by the monks who loved him for his bravery and love for his country, and who risked their lives to retrieve his body.
Most historians who had access to the monastery’s written records believe “Dracula’s” resting place is at Snagov Monastery – an orthodox house of worship built on the island of the same name, surrounded by a beautiful scenery near Bucharest.

Highlights

  • Poienari Castle - If we were to put together a tour of the castles in Romania for Dracula fans and adventure lovers, Poenari Castle it's on the list
  • Bran Castle - Step inside if you dare! The castle is now a museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.
  • Snagov Monastery - “Dracula’s” resting place is at Snagov Monastery – an orthodox house of worship built on the island of the same name

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver/guide will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
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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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.