Romania · Storytelling Tours

3-Day Dracula History Tour from Bucharest with Poienari and Bran

3 Days Round trip from Transfăgărășan Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Join a Dracula-themed journey through the history of Vlad the Impaler
02 Discover the Princely Court of Targoviste, one of Vlad's key historic sites
03 Climb the 1480 steps to Poienari Citadel for a memorable fortress visit
04 Explore the medieval old town of Sighisoara with your guide
05 Visit Bran Castle and trace the myths and history linked to Dracula

Sign up for a tour that follows the stories of Vlad the Impaler, taking you on a journey through his life, his time as a ruler, and his abrupt and untimely death. Build a deeper connection with the historical events of his lifetime and better understand the myths surrounding his name, separating fact from fiction. During this 3-day tour from Bucharest, hear and discuss aspects of the Dracula novel and popular fiction while visiting the Princely Court of Targoviste, Poienari Citadel, Vidraru Dam, the old town of Sighisoara, the Black Church, Bran Castle, and other sites of historical importance.

Sign up for a tour that follows the stories of Vlad the Impaler, taking you on a journey through his life, his time as a ruler, and his abrupt and untimely death.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Targoviste, Sighisoara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bucharest, Targoviste, Poienari and the Transfagarasan

Meet the guide in central Bucharest or at your hotel at around 8 o'clock. The tour leader will have a sign with the company logo and the names of all passengers attending the tour. The guide can also be identified by the T-shirt bearing the company name.
Prepare a packed lunch for today, then travel to Targoviste, approximately 1.5 hours away, and enjoy your visit to the Princely Court complex for around 2 hours. Admission is included.
After another 2.5 hours, arrive at the Poienari Citadel, where you will have enough time to climb up and down and take photos.
From the citadel, travel to the Vidraru Dam and continue on the Transfagarasan highway to cross the mountains and reach Transylvania.

Stop for the night at the 3-star homestay Moara de Piatră hotel, or similar, in Cârța village and enjoy a Romanian home-cooked dinner at the homestay.

Day 02

Cârța to Sighișoara and Brașov

Start the next day with a hearty breakfast, which is included, and travel to Sighisoara, around 2 hours away by road.
Your guide will lead a 1.5-hour walking tour of Sighisoara, during which you will discover the highlights of this medieval city.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at Casa Dracul restaurant, which is included, then travel to Brasov, around a 2-hour drive away.
Stop for the night at Casa Wagner in Brașov, a 3-star hotel, or similar. You will have a free evening, so feel free to stroll through the city center and have dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

Day 03

Brașov, Bran Castle and Snagov Monastery

On the last day, after breakfast, which is included, join the guide for a tour of Brasov, then travel by car for around 30 minutes to reach Bran Castle.
Spend around 3.5 hours in Bran village, visit the castle for about 2 hours, shop, and have lunch.
Travel from Bran to Snagov, around a 3.5-hour drive, and visit the peaceful Snagov Monastery.
Return to Bucharest city center, about 1 hour away, or directly to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Poienari Citadel, Vidraru Dam, Bran Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Transfăgărășan 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation
2 breakfasts
1 lunch
1 dinner
Parking fees
English-speaking Romanian tour guide

What's Not Included

Photography fee at the Princely Court of Targoviste - 15 RON per camera
Photography fee at Snagov Monastery - 20 RON per camera
Entrance ticket to the Black Church, Brasov - 10 RON per person

What to bring

Walking shoes
Comfortable clothes
Sunscreen
Umbrella or rain jacket

Know before you go

The tour is focused on the history of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula.
We will have to climb the 1480 steps to Poienari Fortress, but there will be plenty of time to do this.
The Transfagarasan highway can be closed without prior notice due to bad weather conditions. In this case, we will take an alternative route to Sighisoara.

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