On Dracula's Footsteps

Arrival at Otopeni Airport, meet your guide.

In the morning, departure for a visit of the exterior of Peles Castle in Sinaia, the former residence of the kings of Romania. In 1866, the King of Hohenzollern decided to build a castle in Sinaia in the German Renaissance style. Not far from there is the Sinaia Monastery, built in the 17th century by monks from the Sinai Peninsula. Overnight stay in Predeal.

In the morning, we will visit Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle. The castle was built in the 14th century by the Saxons of Brasov to defend the Bran pass against the Turkish threat. Set in a romantic location, it served as Queen Marie’s residence between the two world wars and is now a museum. The tour continues with a visit to the Rasnov Citadel, built in 1215 by the Teutonic Knights on a hill (150 meters high), and the fortified churches of Harman and Prejmer – the largest in southeastern Europe. In the evening, return to Predeal.

Day trip to Sibiu, European Capital of Culture in 2007 and one of the Romanian cities that has best preserved its medieval layout, with pedestrian streets and splendid façades. We will explore the Great and Small Squares, the Bridge of Lies, the citadel walls, and the Evangelical Church, which houses the tomb of Mihnea, son of Dracula. Return to Predeal for dinner and overnight stay.

We will go to Brasov – a city founded by the Knights of the Teutonic Order in the 13th century. We will visit the city center, including the exterior of the Black Church, the Orthodox Church, and the citadel.

Day trip to Sighisoara – the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the town center, including the Clock Tower and the house of Vlad Dracul.

Route to Bucharest. Panoramic city tour including visits to the Patriarchal Cathedral, the Old Town, and the Village Museum. The panoramic tour covers: the Arch of Triumph, Victoriei Street with the George Enescu Museum and the Athenaeum, the National Theatre, Kretulescu Church, the Hanul lui Manuc restaurant, the Court House, the Military Center, and Cismigiu Park. Festive dinner with a folk program at Hanul lui Manuc restaurant.

Transfer to the airport.