Fairytale Trip at Dracula Bran Castle and Nevermore Academy
Description
Do you like tales, legends and travel? You can have it all in only one day trip from Bucharest. A walk in the past from one castle to another, where legends and true stories blend. Bran Castle, also known as the residence of the legendary Prince of Darkness, Dracula is a medieval fortification, a real landmark for our country. Cantacuzino Castle has a great architectural, historical, documentary and artistic value. And it's also known as The Nevermore Academy, being the set for the Netflix show Wednesday. The road itself to reach the place is a beautiful experience, sliding through the Carpathian mountains, Romanian plains and the oil fields. One last stop before heading back to Bucharest will be at the Snagov Lake. The grave of Vlad the Impaler (a.k.a. Dracula), was discovered in the Monastery Snagov.
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Itinerary
Bran Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Transylvania, and is known as the home of Count Dracula. The 13th-century hillside castle and fortress, however, actually houses a collection of furniture and artworks that once belonged to Marie, the beloved queen of Romania. Tour the eerie castle and decide for yourself what's fact or fiction.
The filming location of the Netflix series 'Wednesday', Cantacuzino Castle is the legacy of a Great Byzantine Family. Built in an authentic architectural style, Cantacuzino Castle rises in front of the Bucegi Mountains, offering one of the most spectacular views in Romania. The richly decorated castle and its park offers an unforgettable experience, being one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire area. The castle is the reflection of the taste and ambitions of its owner, Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, the richest man in Romania in the early 20th century.
On the way back to Bucharest, passing the oil fields we have one more short stop on the shore of the biggest natural lake of Romania, Snagov. The only island of the lake is the burial ground of the one who inspired the legend of Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Governor of the medieval principality of Wallachia. The monastery itself has 800 years of history.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The day before the tour starts, the customers will recevie a message from the guide with pick up details.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
When leaving from Bucharest, it is a very long drive to and from (6 hours round trip). There was no stop built in for lunch/bathroom break. The driver was subbing for another tour guide and he was not aware of the third stop that was listed on the itinerary. He became very verbally, aggressive, yelling at us to the point where he actually yelled and a very demanding and demeaning way to “just get in the car”. The itinerary was exactly what we were looking for, but the driver was horrible.
I am very sorry to hear that. In the last years, Vali had only five stars reviews and no one complained about him. As for the drive and the lunch break, everything regarding the tour is very well described in the tour description. Thanks for the review! I asure you, we'll try to improve.
This was a great private tour. Our guide Val was amazing. Right on time and was so great with our kids. He was extremely knowledgeable and kept us entertained the entire day. We got stuck in traffic and couldn’t make the Snagov Monastery (absolutely no fault at all on our tour guide) but he was so kind and really made sure our kids enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend!
