Transylvania, Dracula – legend or mystery?
It is the time to find out everything about it. Take a tour of the most important places from Dracula’s life and find out about the truth and the legend.
The highlights of the "Dracula Myth" tour are: all Dracula’s Castles, his birthplace, his resting place (grave), the princely court he build in Bucharest, the Borgo Pass and the places Jonathan Harker passed on his way to Dracula’s Castle.
Detailed itinerary for the trip "Dracula's Myth - Legend vs. Truth" (land only)
Note: itinerary subject to minor changes, especially on the first and last day depending on flights arriving/departing schedule.
Day 1: Arrive and welcoming dinner
Pick up from Bucharest - Otopeni Airport and transfer to Bucharest. At the welcoming dinner, the guide will present a briefing of the whole trip, together with a short introduction of Romania.
Accommodation: 3*** or 4**** hotel in Bucharest
Distance by bus: 30 minutes from the airport to city center
Day 2: Reaching Transylvania
Today we are heading north towards Transylvania. On our way we will be visiting the Vlad Dracula fortress at Poienari/Arefu. The fortress is located in the heart of Carpathian Mountains and the only way up is climbing the 1500 steps through the unspoiled forest.
Accommodation: 3*** hotel in Sibiu
Distance by bus: 365 km
Day 3: Following Jonathan Harker
Morning starts with a city tour of Sibiu, which is designated to be the European Capital of Culture for 2007 , we will continue our journey towards the heart of Transylvania up to the Borgo Pass. After visiting the fortified church in Biertan, our final stop will be the Hotel Castel Dracula or Golden Crown where Jonathan Harker overnight before heading towards Count Dracula’s Castle. Festive dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: : 3*** stars hotel
Distance by bus: 250 - 300 km
Day 4: Sighisoara - the birthplace
It is the time to visit Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad Dracula – The Impaler, as the best preserved medieval town where people are still living in. Take part at a witch trial on the streets of the medieval old town of Sighisoara. Evening arrive in Brasov for overnight.
Accommodation: 3*** or 4**** stars hotel in Brasov
Distance by bus: 260 - 300 km
Day 5: The castle and his grave
Short walking tour in the center of medieval Brasov. Continue by bus to Bran, well known as Dracula’s Castle. After the visit, free time at the souvenir market outside the castle. Continue south to show our last respect at the grave of the Impaler at Snagov Monastery on the island on Snagov Lake. Boat transfer to the monastery. Evening in Bucharest for dinner at Count Dracula’s Restaurant and overnight.
Accommodation: 3*** or 4**** stars hotel in Bucharest
Distance by bus: 210 km
Day 6: Transfer to Bucharest Airport & time to say goodbye
Morning tour of the old Bucharest, first time mentioned in written documents on the time of Vlad The Impaler, in 1452. Visit the Princely Court of Vlad Dracula before heading for the airport for your flight back.
Distance by bus: 30 minutes from the hotel in the city to the airport
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Tour will include:
- Everyday meals as Breakfast and dinner
- all transfers - land only
- all accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- entrances to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- service of an experienced / professional English speaking guide
Tour will NOT include
- flight tickets, insurance
- lunch
- drinks, personal expenses, visa cost if necessary
- gratuities
Number of participants: at least 2
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sibiu hermannstadt
sighisoara medieval clock tower
sibiu square liars bridge
sighisoara medieval town
fortified church gate
tirgoviste vlad tepes dracu
dracula castle bran
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