Transylvania Dracula Tour: Pages from the novel!

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a captivating full-day drive from Cluj-Napoca through the mystical landscapes of Transylvania, tracing Jonathan Harker's route from Bram Stoker's Dracula: from Klausenburg to Bistrița, through the eerie Borgo Pass, and toward where the shadowy Castle Dracula should be in the Carpathian mountains—complete with an explanation for why it's not exactly where the novel describes.

Experience breathtaking scenery, historic charm, and intriguing folklore where myth and reality intertwine, with scenic drives, light hiking, and visits to charming Transylvanian places evoking the story's legendary atmosphere.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Entrance fee
" a sort of porridge of maize flour which they said was "mamaliga"" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Any other personal expenses that are not listed as included.

Meeting and pickup

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I will park the car in front of KFC. More details in DM.

End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    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
  • 3

    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
Supplied by Hoia-Baciu Project

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Hiking Tours
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