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7-Day Dracula Tour in Romania from Bucharest including 'The Ritual of Killing of a Living Dead'

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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.

Itinerary

Bucharest- Snagov-Bucharest

  • Snagov Monastery

    1 hoursAdmission 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
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.
    Food And Drinks
    Dinner
Sunday, Bucharest – Poienari – Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20 min driving)

  • Poienari Castle

    1 hoursAdmission 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
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Monday, Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia - TURDA (272 km, 3h 27 min driving)

  • Hunedoara

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.

  • Castelul Corvinilor

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti.

  • Salina Turda

    1 hoursAdmission 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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Dinner
Tuesday, Turda - Cluj-Napoca - Bistrita (191 km, 3h driving)

  • Cluj-Napoca

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Drive to the city of Cluj Napoca to enjoy a city tour revealing beautiful medieval buildings such as Saint Andrews Cathedral.

  • Bistrita

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in 3* hotel centrally located.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Wednesday, Bistrita - Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29 min driving)

  • Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Head next to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Sighisoara Clock Tower

    1 hoursAdmission 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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in 3* hotel in the heart of the medieval citadel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Thursday, Sighisoara - Bran - Brasov (171 km, 2h 48 min driving)

  • Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

    2 hoursAdmission 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.

  • Brasov Historical Center

    2 hoursAdmission 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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in 3* hotel centrally located.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Friday, Brasov - Sinaia - Targoviste - Bucharest (192 km, 3h 44 min driving)

  • Peles Castle

    1 hoursAdmission 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).

  • Targoviste

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The former capital of Valahia.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

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 (2)
Entry fee to: Snagov Monastery, Tirgoviste Citadel, Peles Palace, Bran Castle
Breakfast (6)
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.,

NOT INCLUDED

Plane ticket
Airport fees
Photo and video tax
Accommodation in the last day of the tour
Other inclusions not mentioned

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

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Location

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Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea, Snagov, Romania 077117

Provider

Transylvania Live Expert in Transylvania

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