Real Dracula Tour – 6 Days

Real Dracula Tour takes you to Transylvania castles and fortresses, introducing you to the mysteries and legends about the real Dracula character.

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REAL DRACULA TOUR

Private Tour Highlights:

See the most important monuments related to Vlad the Impaler.
Visit Targoviste Royal Court, the former capital of Vlad the Impaler.
Climb 1480 stairs that lead to the real fortress of Dracula- Poenari.
Discover the religious life at Curtea de Arges Monastery.
Visit Sibiu, one of the most important cities in Transylvania.
Explore the impressive Hunyad`s Castle and the dungeon where Vlad was imprisoned.
Stroll around the streets of Alba Iulia Vauban style Fortress.
Sleep overnight in Hotel Castel Dracula, a castle copy.
See two important medieval trade towns in Transylvania: Medias and Bistrita.
Visit the Fortified Church of Biertan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sleep overnight in the frightening Hotel Castel Darcula.
Visit the main attractions of Sighisoara including the Clock Tower and History Museum, the Church on the Hill, the House of Dracula, and the Covered Staircase.
Visit the Bran Castle that inspired Bram Stoker for Dracula’s Novel.
Tour the Medieval historical area of Brasov.
Discover the Pearl of the Carpathians at Sinaia Mountain Resort and visit the royal residence of Romania at Peles Castle.
Visit the famous Snagov Monastery, the supposedly burial place of Dracula.

Day 1: Bucharest -Targoviste – Curtea de Arges – Poenari – Sibiu

Your English-speaking guide will pick you up from Bucharest Airport or another location/hotel in the city. First visit of the day will be in Targoviste, one of the most important cities in the history of Wallachia and strongly connected with Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) ruling between 15th-16th century.

Our journey to Sibiu includes a stop at Curtea de Arges, the former capital of Wallachia, to explore its 14th-century strongholds. We’ll visit the Princely Church, celebrated for its frescoed interior and early examples of Romanian paintings.

The next important stop of the day is Poienari Fortress. Though now in ruins, this is known as the true castle of Vlad Tepes, or Dracula. Reaching the summit requires ascending approximately 1,480 steps, a climb that typically takes around 40 minutes.

Once you reach the top, you’ll find the castle is surprisingly small. A significant portion—about one-third—collapsed down the mountainside in 1888. Legend says that, during a siege by the Turks, Vlad’s wife threw herself from a window, choosing death over capture. It’s also said that Vlad himself escaped the castle on horseback, fleeing into the mountains.

In Sibiu, we will take a walking tour of the Old District, one of Transylvania’s most significant fortified towns. Founded in 1190, Sibiu’s architecture evokes other historic European cities like Nurnberg and grew to become the primary city of the Transylvanian Saxons. Our tour will include the Big Square, the Small Square, the House of the guilds. We’ll also see the Passage of Stairs connecting Upper and Lower town, the Liar’s Bridge, and the Orthodox Cathedral, styled after St. Sophia in Constantinople.

Overnight in Sibiu at Casa Luxemburg 3*

Day 2: Sibiu – Corvin Castle – Alba Iulia – Sibiu

Today we’ll depart from Sibiu, with our first major destination being the renowned Hunyadi Castle or Corvin Castle. This castle was once the residence of the courageous Transylvanian Governor, Iancu de Hunedoara, also known as John Hunyadi. Constructed in the 15th century, it stands as Romania’s largest gothic castle and is reputed to be among the world’s most haunted sites.

Our subsequent stop is Alba Iulia. This city traces its roots back to the 2nd century during Roman times. Alba Iulia invites us to explore Transylvania’s rich history, from ancient eras to the medieval and modern periods. We will explore the Roman town ruins, the medieval and modern Vauban-style fortifications, the Catholic Cathedral, which is Transylvania’s oldest, and the Reunion Cathedral, commemorating the unification of all Romanian provinces into a single nation. From Alba Iulia we will drive back to Sibiu.

Overnight in Sibiu at Casa Luxemburg 3*

Day 3: Sibiu –Turda Salt mine- Cluj- Rimetea Village- Sibiu

Leaving Sibiu in the morning we will drive towards Turda Salt Mine, a real history museum of salt exploitation. Discovered first by the Romans, the Turda Salt Mine became an important exploitation center during the Habsburg’s control of Transylvania. We will continue our day enjoying a relaxing walking tour of Cluj Napoca Old District.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second-largest city, is known as a vibrant cultural and academic center, blending medieval landmarks and historical sites with modern attractions.

Our walking tour of Cluj will showcase highlights such as the impressive St. Michael’s Church, a Gothic masterpiece, and the Matthias Corvinus House and Monument. We will also explore the charming, narrow medieval streets and squares of the old city.

From Cluj we will drive on the backroads of Transylvania, to reach one of the best preserved settlements of Transylvania: Rimetea Village. Here we will admire the unique architecture of the white painted houses as well as the beautiful background of the mountain scenery.

Overnight in Sibiu at Casa Luxemburg 3*

Day 4: Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara

Our route to Sighisoara includes a stop in Biertan, a UNESCO site recognized as one of the earliest German settlements in Transylvania. Here, we’ll explore the fortified church, encircled by three layers of walls, which was constructed by German peasants and served as the Transylvanian Archbishop’s residence for nearly three centuries. You’ll also hear the story of how a room within the citadel was used as a reconciliation space for divorcing couples. The earliest recorded mention of Biertan dates back to 1283, when it was recognized as a township.

Once we reach Sighisoara, we will explore the medieval city and fortress, including the iconic Clock Tower, the History Museum, and the Torture Room. Sighisoara is notably the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. He was born in 1431 in a house on Museum Square, his father Vlad Dracul was a knight of the Order of the Dragon.

Sighisoara offers many attractions, such as the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, the Scholars’ Stairs, the Monastery Church, and the citadel’s towers, each with its own story.

Overnight in Sighisoara at Casa cu Cerb 3***

Day 5: Sighisoara- Viscri Village – Bran Castle- Brasov

Today we leave Sighisoara on route to Brasov area. The road will pass through beautiful German villages and one can admire their architecture and also a couple of citadels and churches which can be seen from the road.

We’ll continue our route to Bran and visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. The castle gained fame from Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel, written in 1897, and later adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.

The earliest records of Bran Castle date back to 1377. Throughout the ages, the castle held a strategic position on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. In the 20th century, the castle was given to the Romanian royal family and became their summer residence. The castle museum now preserves furniture and objects from that time. Your guide will lead the Dracula Castle tour or Bran Castle tour.

We’ll conclude the day in Brasov with a brief tour (approximately 2 hours) of the enchanting medieval center. Brasov is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back to 1235. During the Middle Ages, it was a formidable fortress, encircled by tall stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers, and smaller fortresses. The historical center’s buildings and streets still retain a medieval charm. The Council Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weavers Bastion, and Catherine’s Gate are among the tour’s highlights.

Overnight in Sighisoara at Bella Muzica 3***

Day 6: Brasov – Sinaia – Snagov – Bucharest

Leaving Brasov, we go to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania. Peles Castle is located 44 kilometers from Brasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Romania, where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the 19th centuries.

Then we go to Snagov, a small village 40 km North of Bucharest, with its beautiful sixteen kilometer long lake; In the center of the lake is an island occupied by a monastery, built in 1519. The Snagov Monastery is situated on the island of the lake with the same name, we have to reach the monastery by crossing the lake by boat. Visitors come here to seek the tomb of Dracula located in the front of the church altar. Vlad`s murder is believed to have occurred in the forests nearby, from where the monks took his body, and lay it in the monastery.

Drop off at at your location in Bucharest. END OF TOUR SERVICES.

Route:

BUCHAREST -TARGOVISTE- CURTEA DE ARGES – POENARI – SIBIU-HUNEDOARA – ALBA IULIA – SIBIU- BIERTAN – SIGHISOARA-PREJMER – BRAN – BRASOV-SINAIA – SNAGOV – BUCHAREST : 1450km

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