Date: 28.10.2008 - 2.11.2008 ; Price:
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Bram Stoker’s Dracula „The love never dies”.
You will have the opportunity to discover where the legend of Dracula told by Bram Stoker comes from and go on the Prince’s footsteps in Romania.
Vlad Tepes was the son of Vlad Dracul, one of the most important landlords of Valachia. For the first two monetary emissions, Vlad used his emblem, the dragon, therefore, the Romanians whose word stock is mainly Latin, nicknamed him Dracul – Dracula (from Latin Draco – onis). In Romanian Drac means Devil. This nickname turned into surname for his descendants, Vlad, his son being known as such.
Vlad Tepes ruled Valachia from 1456 and nowadays he is known also as Price Dracula.
DAY 1 Tuesday – 28.10.2008
Arrival in Bucharest (capital of the country, established in 1459 by Prince Dracula) and transfer to a 3* Hotel. Accommodation. Depending on the time of arrival, a short tour of Bucharest could be organized. Fancy dinner at Dracula’s Club.
DAY 2 Wednesday – 29.10.2008
In Sinaia we visit the Peles Castle, the ex-residence of Romania’s kings. Then, visit of Bran Castle, also known as Dracula Castle, a 14-century castle built high on a rock to protect the Pass between Valahia and Transylvania. You will find out if the count Dracula realy lived there. Lunch in a very scenic area, near-by. Arrival in Brasov, one of the most important medieval Saxon cities. Special dinner in the old citadel, with beautiful artistic program with classic music and dance (if the show is on in that night). Accommodation in Poiana Brasov in a a special hotel “Acasa la Dracula” (Dracula’s Home) that will definitely give you the impression of entering the Count’s house…
DAY 3 Thursday – 30.10.2008
Poiana Brasov is the most famous and luxurious mountain resort from Romania. The day starts with a visit of Brasov: The First Romanian School, St. Nicholas Cathedral, The Black Church, the most important gothic monument in this part of Europe, The Town Square. Lunch will also include a wine tasting. The rest of the day will be free, you can enjoy Brasov, the fresh air of the resort or the hotel’s spa facilities. In the evening dinner at the hotel and a first meeting with Dracula…you will see "Dracula\'s wedding". Do you want to be the bride ?!
DAY 4 Friday – 31.10.2008
Until lunch you will have the possibility become test you skils and become a cavaler (target shooting, riding, fire test and others) It will be contests and trials that could make you Knight of Transylvania in the end... Lunch will be at a local fancy restaurant. Then you have some free time to prepare yourselves for the evening, special Halloween dinner.
DAY 5 Saturday – 01.11.2008
Departure to Bucharest. Sightseeing the Romanian capital (the Palace of Parliament, the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon, belonging to the Communist dictator Ceausescu – also called The Modern Dracula, for his cruel and abusive domination; and an walking tour in the old part of Bucharest: old court). This last evening you will have a special farewell dinner in a very fancy restaurant with music and dance show, in the spirit of the period of the 30’s in Bucharest, when our capital was called “The Little Paris”.
DAY 6 Sunday – 02.11.2008
Departure back home.
• accommodation in 3-4* hotels
• full board
• special Halloween dinner
• 4* bus
• entrance fees
• shows according to program
• one outdoor activity the 4th day (to choose between paintball, paragliding, ATV ride, target shooting)
• professional guide
The price is for a group of at least 15 pax, for individuals or smaller groups it will differ.
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