What You Get
Included in all options: 2 nights with breakfast in Bucharest, 1 night with breakfast in Brasov, 1 night with breakfast in Sighisoara (in standard double or twin rooms), airport transfers, in-country transfers, entry to Snagov Monastery, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Poienari Castle, the services of a bi-lingual guide, the Dracula Experience booklet, and welcome drink
- £199 arriving on 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 16 Sep or 14 Oct 2016
- £249 arriving on 10 Jun, 1 or 15 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 or 30 Sep 2016
*Per Person Offer
Customers must purchase two vouchers to complete booking.
The Experience
Journey deep into the stony heart of the Transylvanian countryside to a remote corner of the Carpathian Mountains where a castle looms high amongst razor-sharp peaks. Receive a cold welcome to the legendary Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle, and real life setting of Bram Stoker’s sinister novel, where you’ll unravel the secrets of the castle. Said to have been the possible residence of Vlad the Impaler during his bloodthirsty reign of terror. Climb up to the crumbling ruins of Rasnov Fortress and admire some truly spectacular views of the bleak Transylvanian landscape as well as visiting Poienari Castle, the real Dracula’s Castle. Discover Transylvania’s medieval towns of Brasov and Sighisoara, where Vlad Tepes was born, and even cross the water over to Snagov Monastery where Vlad the Impaler’s headless body was discovered by monks on the island. In Bucharest accommodation is provided at Bucharest: Z Executive Boutique Hotel or Rembrandt Hotel. In Brasov accommodation is provided at Casa Wagner or Bella Muzica. In the medieval citadel of Sighisoara accommodation will be provided by Casa Wagner Sighisoara
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Staff speaks English
- Pets not allowed
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest followed by an airport transfer to your boutique accommodation in the heart of the Lipscani district. Spend the rest of the day visiting the ruins of the Old Court of Bucharest where Vlad the Impaler resided whilst in Bucharest or enjoy the wealth of bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the old town.
Day 2: Morning transfer to Transylvania via Snagov Monastery, where Vlad the Impaler was assassinated and discovered by monks who recovered his headless body. Cross the bridge over to the island on which the monastery is located and visit the tomb where Dracula was buried. Afterwards, visit the infamous Bran Castle, where Vlad the Impaler was thought to have stayed, and then on to the medieval town of Brasov for an evening of rest and relaxation in Transylvania
Day 3: Morning visit to Rasnov Fortress near Brasov to explore the crumbling ruins built by the Teutonic Knights in Transylvania which was once owned by Dracula’s grandfather, Mircea the Old. Afterwards, transfer to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, where you can climb the old Clock Tower and walk up the Covered Staircase to the ancient Church on the Hill and wander through the cemetery. Spend the night in boutique accommodation just across Sighisoara’s main square where the young Dracula was born
Day 4: Morning transfer from Sighisoara on the ‘best road in the world’, the Transfagarasan, up to Balea Lake for lunch before travelling to Poienari Castle, the real Dracula’s Castle. Spend the afternoon exploring the ruins of the castle where Vlad the Impaler was besieged by the Turks then transfer back through the Transylvanian countryside to Bucharest for the final night
Day 5: Transfer to Bucharest airport for return flight
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Fine Print
Valid for arrivals on 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 16 Sep or 14 Oct 2016 (for option 1) and on 10 Jun, 1 or 15 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 or 30 Sep 2016 (for option 2).
Price per person (pp) based on double occupancy. You must buy 2 vouchers min. to complete booking.
Booking:
Must book within 10 days of purchase.
Bookings required by phone at 020 7101 4061 or by email: info@untravelledpaths.com. Attach your coupon there. Modifications only upon availabilities.
No cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable (except as required by law) once confirmed.
Limit of 1 voucher per person.
Limitations:
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).
Other Information:
The hotels are located in Bucharest, Brasov and Sighisoara, Romania.
Excludes flights. City tax included.
Valid for stay in standard double or twin room for 2 people.
Additional persons:
No extra persons can be added. Children are not allowed.
*Price from £199 per person, based on double room occupancy.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH.