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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest- Snagov-Bucharest
1 stop
1
Snagov Monastery
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
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Sunday, Bucharest – Poienari – Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20 min driving)
1 stop
2
Poienari Castle
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Monday, Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia - TURDA (272 km, 3h 27 min driving)
3 stops
3
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Castelul Corvinilor
Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Salina Turda
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Tuesday, Turda - Cluj-Napoca - Bistrita (191 km, 3h driving)
2 stops
6
Cluj-Napoca
Drive to the city of Cluj Napoca to enjoy a city tour revealing beautiful medieval buildings such as Saint Andrews Cathedral.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Wednesday, Bistrita - Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29 min driving)
2 stops
8
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
Head next to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Sighisoara Clock Tower
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Thursday, Sighisoara - Bran - Brasov (171 km, 2h 48 min driving)
2 stops
10
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Brasov Historical Center
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Friday, Brasov - Sinaia - Targoviste - Bucharest (192 km, 3h 44 min driving)
2 stops
12
Peles Castle
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).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Targoviste
The former capital of Valahia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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

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