Welcome to “one of the wildest and least-known regions of Europe”, as Bram Stoker used to say. These are the lands of Vlad Dracul, father of Vlad the Impaler (1430-1477), the person who has always been associated with the name DRACULA. From the ancient times, Count Dracula inspired obedience, fear and respect among the local villagers and was subject to a lot of movies, stories and scary tales. His historical statute imposed admiration and determined Vlad Tepes celebrity worldwide. Legends and tales concerning Dracula myth have remained a part of folklore among the Romanian peasantry. These tales have been passed down from generation to generation for five hundred years. Through constant retelling they have become somewhat garbled and confused and they are gradually being forgotten by the younger generations. However, they still provide valuable information about Dracula and his relationship with his people. Many of the tales contained in the pamphlets are also found in the verbal tradition, though with a somewhat different emphasis. Among the Romanian peasantry Dracula is remembered as a just prince who defended his people from foreigners, whether those foreigners be Turkish invaders or German merchants. He is also remembered as somewhat of a champion of the common man against the oppression of the boyars. Dracula's fierce insistence on honesty is a central part of the verbal tradition. Many of the anecdotes contained in the pamphlets and in the verbal tradition demonstrate the prince's efforts to eliminate crime and dishonesty from his domain. However, despite the more positive interpretation, the Romanian verbal tradition also remembers Dracula as an exceptionally cruel and often capricious ruler.
Dracula Tour - 5 days tour
Bucharest - Sinaia - Targu Mures - Brasov - Bucharest
Day 1 "Towards Fairy Valley '' BUCHAREST – SINAIA
Arrival in Romania (Bucharest, Henri Coanda International Airport), a rich country in folklore, living legends and unsolved mysteries Departure to Prahova Valley up to Sinaia, summer residence of ex-kings of Romania. You will have dinner in the place where in very old times the travelers of Orient Express used to take dinner. Dinner and accommodation to PALACE Hotel – Sinaia.
Day 2 "Behind Transylvania" SINAIA - TARGU MURES
After breakfast, the adventure begins. You’ll make a memorial visit to Peles Palace, the summer residence of Romanian kings and of some state people. After that you’ll pass the mountains towards Transylvania. Once entered you’ll not be able to return staid. After two hours you`ll arrive at Sighisoara, the most well preservable xv century town from Europe. You’ll have the lunch in the house where Vlad Tepes was born in 1431. On the restaurant’s wall was found, after many ledge of painting elude off, a portrait of his father, Vlad Dracul. Dinner and accommodation at SIGHISOARA 3* hotel.
Day 3 "The center of Dracula World'' TIRGU MURES – DRACULA CASTLE
After breakfast departures to Bistrita in order to reach the prince domains. You’ll walk on the track of Jonathan Harker, the innocent English lawyer whose journal relates about the price taking. About 100 years ago, in the novel pages "Dracula" of Bram Stoker, Harker used to stop at "Golden Ckrone" in Bistrita, he took a special menu and drank a special wine. We have to do the same. After this we leave Bistrita among the river towards Bargaului Valley. Harker showed that you must climb through Bargaului Valley, centre of Dracula’s world, which gives an imperial halo to the mysterious and overwhelming past. On the sunset, as the journal says, it is the time to be welcomed to castle. There is no alternative in this waste wilderness. Dinner and accommodation at CASTEL DRACULA 3* hotel - Piatra Fantanele.
Day 4 Dracula Castle
- Good morning from Dracula Castle. To convince yourself that you didn’t dream at all check your reflection in the mirror! Visit in Brasov, the most important tourist centre of Romania. - Bran Castle visit. - Departure from Transylvania to Bucharest. Bucharest visit, the capital of Romania, which first reference mention dates from 1459 September 20 and it was signed by the Price Vlad Dracul. Among millions of people who visit Transylvania only you had succeeded! You’ll have a goodbye dinner at a 3* hotel.
Day 5 Bucharest
- Breakfast. If the weather is fine you are invited to a Bucharest tour. - Transfer to airport for your flight back to your home.
INCLUDED SERVICES
Minibus or coach transport /Four nights accomodation with half board /Guide /Attractions entrance fees
Day 1 "Towards Fairy Valley '' BUCHAREST – SINAIA
Arrival in Romania (Bucharest, Henri Coanda International Airport), a rich country in folklore, living legends and unsolved mysteries Departure to Prahova Valley up to Sinaia, summer residence of ex-kings of Romania. You will have dinner in the place where in very old times the travelers of Orient Express used to take dinner. Dinner and accommodation to PALACE Hotel – Sinaia.
Day 2 "Behind Transylvania" SINAIA - TARGU MURES
After breakfast, the adventure begins. You’ll make a memorial visit to Peles Palace, the summer residence of Romanian kings and of some state people. After that you’ll pass the mountains towards Transylvania. Once entered you’ll not be able to return staid. After two hours you`ll arrive at Sighisoara, the most well preservable xv century town from Europe. You’ll have the lunch in the house where Vlad Tepes was born in 1431. On the restaurant’s wall was found, after many ledge of painting elude off, a portrait of his father, Vlad Dracul. Dinner and accommodation at SIGHISOARA 3* hotel.
Day 3 "The center of Dracula World'' TIRGU MURES – DRACULA CASTLE
After breakfast departures to Bistrita in order to reach the prince domains. You’ll walk on the track of Jonathan Harker, the innocent English lawyer whose journal relates about the price taking. About 100 years ago, in the novel pages "Dracula" of Bram Stoker, Harker used to stop at "Golden Ckrone" in Bistrita, he took a special menu and drank a special wine. We have to do the same. After this we leave Bistrita among the river towards Bargaului Valley. Harker showed that you must climb through Bargaului Valley, centre of Dracula’s world, which gives an imperial halo to the mysterious and overwhelming past. On the sunset, as the journal says, it is the time to be welcomed to castle. There is no alternative in this waste wilderness. Dinner and accommodation at CASTEL DRACULA 3* hotel - Piatra Fantanele.
Day 4 Dracula Castle
- Good morning from Dracula Castle. To convince yourself that you didn’t dream at all check your reflection in the mirror! Visit in Brasov, the most important tourist centre of Romania. - Bran Castle visit. - Departure from Transylvania to Bucharest. Bucharest visit, the capital of Romania, which first reference mention dates from 1459 September 20 and it was signed by the Price Vlad Dracul. Among millions of people who visit Transylvania only you had succeeded! You’ll have a goodbye dinner at a 3* hotel.
Day 5 Bucharest
- Breakfast. If the weather is fine you are invited to a Bucharest tour. - Transfer to airport for your flight back to your home.
INCLUDED SERVICES
Minibus or coach transport /Four nights accomodation with half board /Guide /Attractions entrance fees
Dracula Trip
Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov – Bucharest
Peles Castle Departure from Bucharest by car, coach, bus, depending on the number of persons towards Tirgu Jiu via Pitesti, Ramnicu Valcea. The first stopover is in Sinaia. Sinaia resort lies on the upper Prahova valley, nestled among the Carpathians, at the foot of Virful cu Dor and Piatra Arsa mountains. Visit to Peles Castle. The Peles Castle, former royal residence, became a museum in 1953 and it is a genuine lesson in history. The German renaissance style prevails, both outside and inside the building. The Castle also has halls in Italian renaissance style, German baroque style, French roccoco, Spanish-Maori style, etc. Sinaia Monastery Next to be visited is Sinaia monastery. The Sinaia Monastery, the “Carpathians' Cathedral” situated in a fairy tale natural landscape, dates back to the 17th century and represents the historical identity of the town, being the first building on this territory. The Monastery and the old church were built in 1690-1695 by Mihai Cantacuzino and dedicated to the Sinai Mountain. Later on, the name was assumed by the locality (Sinaia). Bran Castle Trip continues towards the Paraul Rece, a tiny winter resort, followed by Rasnov and by Bran, where the Bran Castle will be visited. Situated 30 km of Brasov, between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains. Bran Castle is a major national monument and a landmark of Romania's tourism, due to both its beauty, of the scenary, and to the Count Dracula legend; it is said that his spirit is still haunting these ancient places. Black Church After all those visits, lunch will be enjoyed in the mountain resort of Poiana Brasov. Poiana Brasov is Romania's most famous winter sports resort, and at the same time, an important international tourism center. After lunch we will enjoy the city tour of Brasov. Visit to the Black Church, one of the most important building in the Gothic style in Transylvania, built in 14th- 15th centuries. It displays decorated portals, outside ans inside sculptures (statues, etc). Parts of the mural painting dated 15th century are still preserved, as well as a collection of oriental carpets from 17th- 18th centuries. The Church suffered after the big fire of 1689, which destroyed large part of the town, too, and ever since, due to the persisting smoke colour, it became known as the “Black Church”.
NOTE
1 day trip Prices: Depending on the number of paying persons taking part in this tour
Peles Castle Departure from Bucharest by car, coach, bus, depending on the number of persons towards Tirgu Jiu via Pitesti, Ramnicu Valcea. The first stopover is in Sinaia. Sinaia resort lies on the upper Prahova valley, nestled among the Carpathians, at the foot of Virful cu Dor and Piatra Arsa mountains. Visit to Peles Castle. The Peles Castle, former royal residence, became a museum in 1953 and it is a genuine lesson in history. The German renaissance style prevails, both outside and inside the building. The Castle also has halls in Italian renaissance style, German baroque style, French roccoco, Spanish-Maori style, etc. Sinaia Monastery Next to be visited is Sinaia monastery. The Sinaia Monastery, the “Carpathians' Cathedral” situated in a fairy tale natural landscape, dates back to the 17th century and represents the historical identity of the town, being the first building on this territory. The Monastery and the old church were built in 1690-1695 by Mihai Cantacuzino and dedicated to the Sinai Mountain. Later on, the name was assumed by the locality (Sinaia). Bran Castle Trip continues towards the Paraul Rece, a tiny winter resort, followed by Rasnov and by Bran, where the Bran Castle will be visited. Situated 30 km of Brasov, between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains. Bran Castle is a major national monument and a landmark of Romania's tourism, due to both its beauty, of the scenary, and to the Count Dracula legend; it is said that his spirit is still haunting these ancient places. Black Church After all those visits, lunch will be enjoyed in the mountain resort of Poiana Brasov. Poiana Brasov is Romania's most famous winter sports resort, and at the same time, an important international tourism center. After lunch we will enjoy the city tour of Brasov. Visit to the Black Church, one of the most important building in the Gothic style in Transylvania, built in 14th- 15th centuries. It displays decorated portals, outside ans inside sculptures (statues, etc). Parts of the mural painting dated 15th century are still preserved, as well as a collection of oriental carpets from 17th- 18th centuries. The Church suffered after the big fire of 1689, which destroyed large part of the town, too, and ever since, due to the persisting smoke colour, it became known as the “Black Church”.
NOTE
1 day trip Prices: Depending on the number of paying persons taking part in this tour
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