DRACULA
The true story of Vlad The Impeller
Tour code:
RO1/2004; Language: English; Departures: Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday
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Day 1: Bucharest - Curtea de Arges - Sibiu
Pick-up from your hotel and
drive to Curtea de Arges, a former capital of Valahia during the 14th
century, where we visit the ruins of the Old Princely Court built by Vlad’s
ancestors, and Manole’s Monastery, an architectural jewel from the
16th century. On the way to Sibiu, stop to visit Cozia Monastery,
built in 14th century by Dracula's grandfather, Prince Mircea The Old. The beautiful Olt
Valley takes you to Sibiu, once the richest town in Transilvania. Accommodation
in Sibiu.
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Day 2: Sibiu -
Medias - Sighisoara
Start with the city tour in Sibiu,
which includes the Evangelic Cathedral - where Vlad's son, Mihnea, was
buried after his assassination just outside the church. Continue to Medias,
the town where Vlad was kept prisoner by the Hungarian king Mathias Corvinus. Then drive
to Sighisoara for overnight.
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Day 3: Sighisoara -
Brasov - Bran - Sinaia
Sighisoara, the best-preserved medieval town in Romania is also the place where prince
Vlad was born in 1431. A visit to the History Museum, The Arms Gallery and The Torture
Room will send you back in medieval times. Depart for Brasov where
Vlad’s enemies – the rich Saxon merchants – lived. After a brief city tour
of Brasov, continue to Bran and visit the Castle, which guarded for
centuries the border between Valahia and Transilvania. Accommodation in Sinaia– a
beautiful mountain resort, also called “The Pearl of Carpathians”. |
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Day 4 : Sinaia -
Targoviste - Snagov - Bucuresti
Drive to Targoviste, the capital of Valahia
during prince Vlad's reign, visit the ruins of the Old Court and the Chindie Tower built
by Vlad as a watchtower and prison. After a visit to Targoviste, drive to Snagov
Monastery - situated on a small island and pay a last respect to Vlad in front of
his grave. Continue to Bucuresti, the capital of Romania, founded in 1459
by the mighty prince Vlad. |
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Price
per Person / Euro
01.01-31.12.2004
Twin/Double occupancy
574 Euro
Single supplement
62 Euro
•Transportation with modern A/C cars,
minibuses or coaches. English speaking guide included. Other languages speaking guides on
request (price subject to change).
•Entrance fees included to all the objectives mentioned above.
•Selected Hotels
| Sibiu |
Continental*** |
| Sighisoara |
Sighisoara*** |
| Sinaia |
Sinaia*** |
| *Similar category hotel may be used
depending on availability |
• Highlights: As per itinerary.
Entrance fees included to all the objectives mentioned above.
•Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 three-course dinners
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NB - Children between 5 and 12 years of age are entitled to 50% discount if sharing a room
with 2 adults.
PRICE IN EURO, NET PER PERSON, AVAILABLE FOR MINIMUM 2 FULL PAYING PERSONS |
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