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Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour
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Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a private full-day adventure from Bucharest, blending legends, royalty, and recent communism past. Travel in the comfort of a private car, having a professional guide as your driver, while you explore sites tied to both Dracula and Ceausescu.
First, visit Snagov Palace, where the Ceausescus fled during the 1989 Revolution, and their lavish lakeside residence. Nearby, discover the mysterious Snagov Monastery—rumored burial site of Dracula himself.
Then journey to Târgoviște to visit the military base where the Ceausescus were tried and executed in December 1989, and the Princely Court—Dracula’s former stronghold and the first capital of Wallachia.
After a lunch break in an ico...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee to all objectives mentioned in the program
We might have a stop for lunch, in an Iconic restaurant.
Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour
Potlogi
About
Embark on a private full-day adventure from Bucharest, blending legends, royalty, and recent communism past. Travel in the comfort of a private car, having a professional guide as your driver, while you explore sites tied to both Dracula and Ceausescu.
First, visit Snagov Palace, where the Ceausescus fled during the 1989 Revolution, and their lavish lakeside residence. Nearby, discover the mysterious Snagov Monastery—rumored burial site of Dracula himself.
Then journey to Târgoviște to visit the military base where the Ceausescus were tried and executed in December 1989, and the Princely Court—Dracula’s former stronghold and the first capital of Wallachia.
After a lunch break in an ico...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee to all objectives mentioned in the program
We might have a stop for lunch, in an Iconic restaurant.
Itinerary
1
Palatul Brancovenesc
A visit inside the best example of traditional Romanian architecture, while learning about the wealthiest ruler of Romania, creator of the style and also owner of the location.
We will visit this objective if Snagov Palace will not be available on that day
30 minutes
2
Museum of Communism
Execution of Ceausescu: A place that says the story of the last days of Ceausescu couple. You will learn about the development of the Revolution in 1989 and the last days of the Totalitarian Regime in Romania.
30 minutes
3
Targoviste
The first capital of Romania, main residence of Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula), a place of legends. Your guide will take you around the historical site and offer interesting stories
30 minutes
4
Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower)
You will go up the Tower, have a great view on Targoviste and historical site, and learn about its' glory
15 minutes
5
Snagov Monastery
The place of burial for Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula). Learn about the myths and truths of this beautiful place.
20 minutes
6
Snagov Palace
Available to visit only Monday to Thursday and only with a confirmation in advance. A glance into Ceausescu's life, visiting the Palace where the couple was spending their weekends. Learn more about the development of events during the Revolution of 1989
If the objective will not be available for visits we will visit Brancoveanu’s Palace instead
