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Searching for Dracula: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

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  • 10 Hours
  • Private Day Trip from Bucharest
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Min age: 6
  • Languages offered: English
Highlights
  • Distinguish fact from fiction with the help of a local guide
  • No need to self-drive or hire a car with transport provided
  • Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience
  • Head off the beaten path to explore Transylvania from a new angle

 

 

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What to Expect

Understanding the real story behind the legend of Dracula is difficult without local knowledge, and many of the key sites linked to Vlad the Impaler—the man who inspired the myth—lie scattered across Transylvania. This private day trip from Bucharest takes care of transportation and planning, allowing you to explore the countryside and connect the places you visit to the history behind the tales.

 

Tour Schedule Details

 

  • Start times: Early start is recommended
  • Duration: 10 Hours
  • Meeting point: Pick up from your hotel

 

Includes

Private Transport
Hotel pick-up and drop off (from Bucharest)
Professional English-speaking guide and driver
Customizable itinerary
 
 
Not included
 
Lunch
Personal expenses
Entrance fees
 

Not suitable for :

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems

 

What to bring :

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Charged Smartphone

 

 
 
 
Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Princely Court

Targoviste Princely Court – The real court of Vlad the Impaler About 80 Km Northwest of Bucharest in the Southwestern Transylvanian Alps is the town of Targoviste. The capital of feudal Walachia from 14th to the 17th century. It was here where Vlad Dracula had his main residence. Tour highlights: Princely Court, Princely Church, Chindia Tower, Museum of the printing press and of the old Romanian books.
Admission Ticket Not Included

 

Poienari Castle

Poienari Fortress – The Real Castle of Dracula: is placed on the highest cliff around Arges gorges at 850m. It is surrounded by a spectacular landscape and to get there we will climb the 1480 steps.
Admission Ticket Not Included

 

Curtea de Arges Monastery

Curtea de Arges is a city in Romania on the right bank of the Arges River, where it flows through a valley of the lower Carpathians. The name, literally The Court upon Arges refers to the former status of the town as the capital of Wallachia. Visit Curtea de Arges Orthodox Monastery which features a church unique in design and architecture.
Admission Ticket Not Included

 

 

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FAQ

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

There is no single supplement surcharge for single travellers as this is a private tour. The more travelers in your private group the bigger the discount for the private tour.

What is cancellation policy?

Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:

  1. Cancellations for set tours and made more than 24 hours prior to travel receive a full refund.
  2. Cancellations for set tours made 24 hours or less prior to travel require the traveller to pay for the tour in full, and no refund will be issued.

Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:

  • 60+ days to departure – Full refund
  • 59 – 31 days to departure – 50% cancellation fee
  • 30 days and under to departure – 100% cancellation fee

What happens in the event of bad weather?

In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.

We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.

How do I find the tour start meeting point?

Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or outside your apartment.