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Transylvania Day Trip from Bucharest: In Search of Count Dracula

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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

This tour takes you in search of Bram Stoker's famous character: Count Dracula. Visit the historical sites connected with the legendary real-life terror; Vlad the Impaler who inspired the story and the legends behind Bram Stoker's novel.

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Princely Court

Visit Targoviste Royal Court, the former capital of Walachia Principality from where Vlad the Impaler ruled. Targoviste Royal Court, which was conceived as a complex of buildings that served both as an administrative center and as a dwelling for the ruler, his family, numerous courtiers, and servants. Meetings of the local council took place here, important trials were carried out and documents of the chancellery were issued from here. Guests and foreign travelers, who arrived in Wallachia for a variety of purposes were hosted here too.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Princely Church of St Nicholas

Before Tragoviste, Curtea de Arges was capital of Wallachia. The town`s strongholds were rebuilt in the 14th century. See its Princely Church and its frescoed interior which is one of the first examples of Romanian paintings. The Episcopal Church (the monastery) which is a recreation of the original built in 1512 -1517 by prince Neagoe Basarab (rebuilt in 1875 – 1885).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Poienari Castle

tanding on a cliff but now in ruins – this is known as the real castle of Dracula (Vlad Tepes). To get to the top you must climb up its 1400 steps (takes approx. 30 minutes). Once you arrive to the top of the castle you will find that it is surprisingly small; one third has collapsed down the mountainside in 1888. Entering through a narrow wooden bridge, you come across the crumbling remains of two towers within; the prism shaped one was Vlad`s ( Dracula`s) residential quarters.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Transylvania Day Trip from Bucharest: In Search of Count Dracula?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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