On Dracula’s Footsteps
Duration
192 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Embark on a thrilling journey through Transylvania and step into the world of the infamous Dracula. Please note that the tour takes place only during the following fixed periods: 5 March – 12 March 2026 2 April – 9 April 2026 9 July – 16 July 2026 15 October – 22 October 2026 12 November – 19 November 2026 Please proceed with booking your flights only after receiving our written confirmation by email. Our response time is very fast, usually within 24 hours, to ensure your participation is fully confirmed before making any travel arrangements. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. ❗Please note that the specific tour language that you chose will only be confirmed if there are AT LEAST 4 speaking tourists signed up for the trip. Otherwise, the tour guide provided will be an english-speaking tour guide.
What's Included
Included
Folklore program
Tour guide
Half board
Transport by modern bus
Dinner
Breakfast
Luggage service in hotels
7 overnights in 4 * hotels
Not included
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Please find a bus with KARPATEN TURISM LOGO
End point
Please find a bus with KARPATEN TURISM LOGO
Itinerary
Day 1 Thu. Homeland – Bucharest
1 hour
Day 1 Thu. Homeland – Bucharest
Arrival at the Bucharest airport where you will be welcomed by the guide who will accompany you along the tour followed by transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Bucharest.
Day 2 Fri. Bucharest – Sinaia – Predeal
1 hour
Day 2 Fri. Bucharest – Sinaia – Predeal
In the morning drive to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle (exterior visit), the summer residence of the royal family. In 1866, the first king of the Hohenzollern family came to Romania and decided to build a castle in Sinaia on the banks of the Peles river, in the German Renaissance style, so that it would remind him of his home country. Not far away you can find the Sinaia monastery, built by orthodox monks who came from the Sinai Peninsula. Afterward, drive to the hotel.
Day 3 Sat. Predeal – Prejmer – Harman – Rasnov – Bran – Predeal
1 hour
Day 3 Sat. Predeal – Prejmer – Harman – Rasnov – Bran – Predeal
In the morning you will see two important fortified churches, Prejmer and Harman. In addition to the religious practice, they were used by the residents as a retreat and defense construction. You will further visit the Rasnov citadel, where the medieval atmosphere is even nowadays present. Significant for the farmers, the fortress encloses many houses, stables, and a small church. Afterward, drive to Bran (Dracula Castle). The castle was built in the 14th century and served the inhabitants of nearby Brasov as a defense system against the Ottomans. The romantically situated castle was during the interwar period the residence of the Romanian Queen Maria. Driving back to Predeal.
Day 4 Sun. Predeal – Sibiu – Predeal
1 hour
Day 4 Sun. Predeal – Sibiu – Predeal
Day trip to Sibiu. Sibiu is known as a city of culture, shaped by the centuries-old traditions of different peoples, one of the main reasons for being appointed as European Capital of Culture in 2007. Most of the buildings, squares, towers, and bastions of the city are testimony to a history that dates back eight and a half centuries when German settlers founded the town. You will get to know the Big and Small Rings, with various markets and craft houses, the Brukenthal Palace, the Catholic Cathedral, and the Evangelical Cathedral.
Day 5 Mon. Predeal – Brasov – Predeal
1 hour
Day 5 Mon. Predeal – Brasov – Predeal
Day trip to Brasov. The city was founded in the 13th century by the Knights of the Teutonic Order and for centuries it was an economic and intellectual center of the Saxons, who represented most of the population until the 19th century. The most interesting sightsare the Black Church (exterior visit) famous for its pipe organ, the medieval city wall around the historical old town with stylish late medieval houses, the town hall square, the unique Rope Street, the citadel gate, and the small, hidden Orthodox church from thecenter.
Day 6 Tue. Predeal – Sighisoara – Predeal
1 hour
Day 6 Tue. Predeal – Sighisoara – Predeal
Day trip to Sighisoara. Sighisoara has the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval buildings in the Gothic-Renaissance and Baroque styles from this part of Europe. The high density of the architectural monuments, the public buildings, the fortified walls, the towers, and the dwellings give the citadel the view of a unique, well-arranged building complex of invaluable historical value. The Church upon the Hill, Dracula's birthplace, and the former monastery church can be visited here.
Day 7 Wed. Predeal – Bucharest
1 hour
Day 7 Wed. Predeal – Bucharest
Drive to Bucharest. Bucharest is characterized by diverse architecture with a colorful mixture of styles. Besides palaces, there are villas built in the New–Romanian Brâncoveanu architectural style of the beginning of the 20th century. Route: The Arch of Triumph, Victoriei street with Enescu Museum, former National Theater, Atheneum, Royal Castle, Kretzulescu Church, Parliament Palace (photo stop), Patriarchal Church, Military Academy, Cismigiu Park. You will visit the Patriarchal church and the Village Museum. In the old city center, you can also see the Old Princely Court of Vlad the Impaler. Festive dinner with folklore program at the "Hanul lui Manuc" restaurant.
Day 8 Thu. Bucharest – Homeland
Day 8 Thu. Bucharest – Homeland
beginning of the 20th century. Route: The Arch of Triumph, Victoriei street with Enescu Museum, former National Theater, Atheneum, Royal Castle, Kretzulescu Church, Parliament Palace (photo stop), Patriarchal Church, Military Academy, Cismigiu Park. You will visit the Patriarchal church and the Village Museum. In the old city center, you can also see the Old Princely Court of Vlad the Impaler. Festive dinner with folklore program at the "Hanul lui Manuc" restaurant.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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