Description
✦ Tour Type: Discovery Tour
Explore the picturesque landscapes of Transylvania and uncover its legends, people, and history, while following the true story of Count Dracula — one of Europe’s most enigmatic and wealthiest rulers.
✦ Tour Highlights
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Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites: Sighișoara, Viscri, fortified churches
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Explore the Royal Court of Argeș Monastery, steeped in sacrifice and legend
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Premium wine tasting at Bethlen-Haller Castle, the “Versailles of Transylvania”
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Discover the mystic aura of Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
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Marvel at Peleș Castle and Cantacuzino Castle, jewels of Romanian royalty
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Stroll medieval cities: Sibiu, Brașov, Sighișoara
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Relax at Therme Bucharest, Europe’s largest spa and wellness center
🗺 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Bucharest
Welcome at Henri Coandă Airport by your guide. Private transfer to the hotel. Evening welcome dinner in Bucharest.
🔹 Optional: evening visit to Therme Bucharest spa (entry not included).
Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 2 – Bucharest → Curtea de Argeș → Sibiu
Depart for Curtea de Argeș, Romania’s former capital. Visit the Royal Court Monastery, a 16th-century jewel wrapped in legend: Master Manole is said to have sacrificed his wife Ana within its walls to ensure the church’s survival. Continue to Sibiu, with free time to explore before a guided tour of its medieval squares, Brukenthal Palace, the Council Tower, and the Liar’s Bridge.
Overnight in Sibiu.
Day 3 – Sibiu → Jidvei (Bethlen-Haller Winery) → Sighișoara
Travel to Jidvei for a visit to Bethlen-Haller Castle, the “Versailles of Transylvania.” Enjoy a tour and a premium wine tasting. In the afternoon, continue to Sighișoara, UNESCO World Heritage site and birthplace of Vlad Țepeș. Highlights include the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, the Stag House, and the Covered Stairs. Dinner and overnight in Sighișoara.
Day 4 – Sighișoara → Viscri → Brașov
Journey to Viscri, an authentic Saxon village with its UNESCO-listed Fortified Church. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride, then share a rustic lunch with locals, complete with homemade wine. Continue to Brașov for a guided city tour including the Council Square, the Black Church, and charming medieval streets. Overnight in Brașov.
Day 5 – Brașov → Hărman → Râșnov → Bran → Sinaia → Bușteni → Bucharest
A day packed with Transylvanian treasures:
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Hărman Fortified Church & Râșnov Citadel
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The legendary Bran Castle, steeped in Dracula’s lore
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The fairy-tale Peleș Castle in Sinaia
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Lunch at Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni, with spectacular mountain views
Evening return to Bucharest. Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 6 – Bucharest City Tour & Therme Spa
Morning city tour of Bucharest, including the Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, and the Old Town (Lipscani). In the afternoon, relax with 3 hours at Therme Bucharest, Europe’s largest spa and wellness center. Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 7 – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Bucharest International Airport for your return flight.
🔮 Mystic Note
This journey invites you to walk in the footsteps of Vlad Țepeș, the ruler who inspired the Dracula legend. Beyond myths, discover the real story of one of Europe’s wealthiest and most feared princes, whose shadow still lingers in castles, churches, and mountains of Transylvania.
✅ What’s Included
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7 nights accommodation (Bucharest, Sibiu, Sighișoara, Brașov)
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Daily breakfast + selected lunches/dinners
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Entrance fees for all castles, churches, and sites listed
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Premium wine tasting at Bethlen-Haller Castle
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Guided city tours of Bucharest, Sibiu, Brașov, Sighișoara
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Excursion to Therme Bucharest
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Professional English-speaking guide & private transfers
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Airport pick-up & drop-off
