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This is the only Dracula tour that follows the real route from Bram Stoker's novel — not the Bran Castle that the book never mentions. We trace Jonathan Harker's exact journey: from Klausenburg (today's Cluj-Napoca) to Bistritz and through the eerie Bârgău Pass, deep into the Carpathians toward where Castle Dracula stands in the manuscript itself.
On the menu, straight from Stoker's pages, we have "paprika hendl" or for the vegetarians some "mamaliga". Or maybe you want to taste a glass of that "queer sting on the tongue".
Walk the exact road from the pages of Dracula, step into the novel and follow Harker's path yourself.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will park the car in front of KFC. More details in DM.
Itinerary
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1Banffy Palace
Discover the grandeur of Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, a striking embodiment of Transylvanian nobility and history, mirroring Jonathan Harker's own quest for understanding in 'Dracula'. As Harker delved into books and maps at the British Museum to grasp the essence of Transylvania, you too will unravel the layers of history and culture enshrined within this majestic castle's walls, gaining a deeper appreciation of the land that once intrigued a nobleman of such enigmatic renown. "I had visited the British Museum, and made research among the books and maps in the library regarding Transylvania; it had struck me that some foreknowledge of the country could hardly fail to have some importance in dealing with a nobleman of that country" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Bistrita-Nasaud County
Step into the Bistrita-Nasaud County Museum, where the rich tapestry of local lore and history echoes Jonathan Harker's observations in 'Dracula'. Harker's fascination with Bistritz is mirrored in the museum's captivating exhibits. "But I found that Bistritz, the post town named by Count Dracula, is a fairly well-known place. [...] I read that every known superstition in the world is gathered into the horseshoe of the Carpathians, as if it were the center of some sort of imaginative whirlpool" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Piatra Fantanele
Journey through the Borgo Pass, the very gateway that Jonathan Harker traversed in 'Dracula'. This pivotal location, steeped in the aura of the novel, offers not just breathtaking natural beauty but also a palpable sense of the mysterious and unknown. As you traverse this historic pass, you'll find yourself enveloped in the same suspenseful atmosphere that Harker experienced, bringing you closer to the heart of the Dracula legend." "At the Borgo Pass my carriage will await you and will bring you to me" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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