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Transylvania: Dracula's Castle and Birthplace Tour

4.7
(27 reviews)
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Learn the real-life story behind the legend of Dracula on this two-for-one guided tour, which covers Bran Castle and Sighisoara. Follow in the footsteps of Vlad Dracul, a Walachian leader better known as Vlad the Impaler, through the UNESCO-listed medieval landmarks. Tours include a complimentary shot of Romanian brandy, plus private transportation from Cluj Napoca.

Highlights

  • A Vlad the Impaler tour of the real-life Dracula: Bran Castle and Sighisoara
  • Travel comfortably between locations in private transportation, with door-to-door pickup
  • Cover hundreds of years of history, and unpack the Dracula myth where it first began
  • Visit some of Romania’s best-preserved and most enchanting medieval Saxon centers

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Admission fees
  • Low prices for solo travellers on 17th Jan, 24th Jan, 4th Feb, 7th Feb, 9th Feb, 14th Feb, 16th Feb
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Good to Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

Learn the real-life story behind the legend of Dracula on this two-for-one guided tour, which covers Bran Castle and Sighisoara. Follow in the footsteps of Vlad Dracul, a Walachian leader better known as Vlad the Impaler, through the UNESCO-listed medieval landmarks. Tours include a complimentary shot of Romanian brandy, plus private transportation from Cluj Napoca.

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Based on 27 reviews

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doracS8243EL
With our guide Adrian on the road. We had mix of culture, history and food. ????Beside our listed stops we made some stops Adrian recomended to us. Had a lot of fun and had a great time.
Sophie_M
We had a fantastic day and Andrei, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learnt interesting facts about Romania and the visit was definitely worthwhile. I would strongly recommend. It was...

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