You will have the opportunity to discover where the legend of Dracula told by Bram Stoker comes from.
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 signet 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 Prince Dracula nowadays.
DAY 1
Arrival in Bucharest (capital city of Valachia, established in 1459 by Prince Dracula). Transfer to a 4* Hotel. Accommodation. Depending on the time of arrival, a short tour of Bucharest could be organized. Fancy dinner at Dracula’s Club.
DAY 2
After breakfast, visit to the ruins of Dracula’s residency. Departure through Pitesti to Sibiu. We proceed to Arefu (it is said that the descendants of Dracula’s soldiers are there) and visit the ruins of one of Dracula’s fortresses (at Poienari). Arrival in Sibiu - a wonderful Saxon city - sightseeing. Accommodation at an elegant 3* Hotel in the heart of the city. Nice classic dinner.
DAY 3
After breakfast, departure to Cluj. On the way, we visit Alba Iulia - the only Vaubaun citadel of Transylvania. City tour of Cluj - one of the most important cultural centers in Romania (it was settled by the Romans and was the capital city of medieval Transylvania). Accommodation at a stylish 4* Hotel in the center of the city. Traditional Transylvanian dinner.
DAY 4
Departure to Bistrita after breakfast - on the way, your eyes and heart will be fascinated by the wonderful landscapes of Transylvania. Accommodation at a the 3* motel “Dracula” on Borgo pass, in a scenic place surrounded by the Transylvanian mountains. Special medieval dinner “a la Dracula”
DAY 5
After breakfast, departure to Sighisoara through Saxon Land. Visit of Sighisoara (the place of Dracula’s birth and the best preserved medieval citadel of Romania - part of the UNESCO patrimony), accommodation and dinner at a Hotel in the heart of the city.
DAY 6
After breakfast, departure to Bran. Visit of Dracula’s Castle (20 km away from Brasov - The Castle was set up in such way as to prevent soldiers from reaching it). Visit to one of the medieval fortresses of the area (Rasnov Fortress). Departure to Brasov. Accommodation in the center of the city at a 4* Hotel. Sightseeing of Brasov - one of the most important medieval Saxon cities. Special Romanian dinner with wine tasting and folkloric show.
DAY 7
Departure to Bucharest after breakfast. Visit to the Snagov Monastery - where Prince Dracula was presumably buried. Dinner and accommodation at a 4* Hotel.
DAY 8
City tour of Bucharest where we can visit the Palace of Parliament (former Palace of Socialism during Ceausescu’s dictatorship - second biggest building in the world after the Pentagon), the Patriarchal Church, Village Museum. Departure back home in the afternoon
• All transfers
• 7 nights accommodation at 3*/4* hotels/motels (very good conditions and locations)
• Half board - dinners over the tour - special dinners according to the program
• Proffesional guide
• Transportation by minibus/ coach fuel and taxes
• Transfer by ship to Snagov Island
• Entrance museums, monasteries and castles fees
1. The tour is subject to changes according to the customer's desires.
2. For further information please contact: Cultural Romtour, ofce@culturalromtour.ro
