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

Vlad's old and faithful Poienari citadel

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

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Overview

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 travellers and Dracula's Wedding, taking in place in Brasov for groups of at least 5 travellers.

Activity location

Snagov Monastery
- Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea
- 077117, Snagov, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

MOXA Bucharest Boutique Hotel
- St Strada Mihail Moxa
- 010961, București, București, Romania

Check availability

2 pax

7d
English

2 pax
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

AU$2,959.80 x 2 AdultsAU$5,919.60

Total

1 pax

7d
English

1 pax
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

AU$3,416.38 x 1 AdultAU$3,416.38

Total

What's included, what's not

English speaking guide services,
Transport: All transfers inside the tour by coach, minibus or car - air conditioned, depending on the number of travellers.,
Also included: Salt Mines in Turda, Poienari Citadel, Corvinestilor Castle in Hunedoara
Entry fee to: Snagov Monastery, Tirgoviste Citadel, Peles Palace, Bran Castle
Special Events: The Ritual of Killing of a Living Dead in Turda, Dracula’s wedding in Brasov.
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.,
Plane ticket
Airport fees
Photo and video tax
Accommodation in the last day of the tour
Other inclusions not mentioned

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport 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 travellers
Dracula's Wedding takes place for groups of at least 5 travellers

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest- Snagov-Bucharest

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.

Snagov Monastery

1h
Admission 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

Day 2: Sunday, Bucharest – Poienari – Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20 min driving)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.

Poienari Castle

1h
Admission 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 *Please have in mind that Poienari Fortress is currently closed due to some infrastructure works.

Day 3: Monday, Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia - TURDA (272 km, 3h 27 min driving)

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in 4* hotel centrally located.

Hunedoara

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

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti.

Salina Turda

1h
Admission 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.

Day 4: Tuesday, Turda - Cluj-Napoca - Bistrita (191 km, 3h driving)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in 3* hotel centrally located.

Cluj-Napoca

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

Bistrita

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.

Day 5: Wednesday, Bistrita - Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29 min driving)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in 3* hotel in the heart of the medieval citadel.

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara

3h
Admission ticket included

Head next to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sighisoara Clock Tower

1h
Admission 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.

Day 6: Thursday, Sighisoara - Bran - Brasov (171 km, 2h 48 min driving)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in 3* hotel centrally located.

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

2h
Admission 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

2h
Admission ticket included

As one might expect, the city had a troubled history. The Brasov defence 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.

Day 7: Friday, Brasov - Sinaia - Targoviste - Bucharest (192 km, 3h 44 min driving)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Peles Castle

1h
Admission 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

The former capital of Valahia.

Location

Activity location

Snagov Monastery
- Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea
- 077117, Snagov, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

MOXA Bucharest Boutique Hotel
- St Strada Mihail Moxa
- 010961, București, București, Romania

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