Dracula Weekend Tour From Bucharest

Highlights:

Discover the secrets of Bucharest, the 'Paris of the East

Visit Dracula's Castle in Bran

Wander through the beautiful medieval center of Brasov

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Bucharest Airport (OTP).

Transfer to Poiana Brasov, a place in the midst of a huge forest in the Southern Carpathians, near Brasov. (approx 2.5 hrs. drive). Here you check in at the hotel "House of Dracula", where you have dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

Day 2: In the morning city tour of Brasov.

This town on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia played in the Middle Ages an important role in the defense against the Turkish invaders. The medieval center is beautifully preserved and you will visit the Black Church. Then we will go to Dracula Castle in Bran.

Not far from Rasnov you will visit the castle of the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. We will get to the castle by the “Transylvanian Train”. Your guide will explain to you at dinner the historical background of the template for Bram Stoker`s novel and you will learn, how Vlad Tepes, the Impaler, turned into Count Dracula. Hopefully, it will be a quiet night!

Optional: Dinner with Romanian specialties.

Day 3: Transfer to Bucharest

Where you will have a Panoramic Tour of “Litlle Paris” and you will discover: House of Press - Arch of Triumph - Government Palace - Victoriei Avenue - George Enescu Museum - Romanian Athenaeum - Central University Library - The Royal Palace - Central Army House - Savings Palace - History Museum - Parliament`s Palace.

Depending on the flight time, transfer to the airport for the trip home.

Included services:

Transport by air-conditioned van, minibus or coach from/to Airport Bucharest

2 nights accommodation with breakfast in House of Dracula Hotel 4* in Poiana Brasov

1 x dinner with a 3-course menu and water in the hotel

English speaking specialized guide from/to Airport Bucharest

Entrance fees to the Black Church in Brasov, Dracula Castle in Bran, and Church on Rasnov Citadel

Map with Romania

All Taxes

Not Included Services:

Entrance fees to Peles Castle in Sinaia