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Real Dracula Princely Court and Real Dracula's Fortress

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Real Dracula Princely Court and Real Dracula's Fortress
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Forget about legends and see the real Vlad the Impaler Royal Court and his Fortress in Poienari village, a place where Vlad use to hide the gold of the country. Stop at Curtea de Arges Monastery and Vidraru Dam on the way.

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Duration 11 hours
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English, Italian, Romanian, French, Spanish
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Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
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Itinerary

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    Bucharest

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    The Royal Court of Târgoviște

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

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    Târgoviște

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

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    Curtea de Argeş

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

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    Poenari Castle

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

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    Vidraru Dam

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing (1 hour)

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    Wallachia

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Bucharest

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn the history of Tragoviste Fortress and explore its links to Vlad Dracul
  • Climb Chindiei Tower and see a view of the entire court from the tower’s balcony
  • Visit Arges City, the first capital of Romania, and Curtea de Arges Monastery
  • Follow in the steps of Dracula and climb the 1480 stairs of Poienari Castle
  • See the biggest dam in Romania, the Vidraru Dam, and learn its history
  • Visit the Targoviste Fortress, whose historical record dates back to 1417-1418

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Forget about legends and travel to see Vlad the Impaler's Royal Court and his Fortress in Poienari village, where Vlad use to hide the country's gold.


Stop to see Curtea de Arges Monastery, a real beauty of the Royal Family, and where the graves of the Romanian Kings are located. See the biggest dam in Romania nearby, Vidraru Dam, and get ready to take pictures.


You will travel by private car and have your own guide while visiting some of the most historical and interesting sites in the area.

Travel to Targoviste Fortress, one of the most important medieval monuments in Romania with a history that goes back to the 15th century.


Explore the former princely court, that was used as a residence by some of the most famous princes of Southern Romania, including Constantin Brancoveanu and the legendary Vlad the Impaler who built the emblematic Chindia Tower.


Learn the history of Tragoviste, from its small beginnings as a fortress to its expansion to a princely residence by Vlad Dracul.

Move on with a walk up to Chindia Tower, the symbol of the princely court of Targoviste. Admire the view from the tower’s balcony, especially the ruins of the two princely palaces, and also observe the silhouette of a church dated back to 1415.


Finish walking around what remains of the palace and visit the two churches that still survive in the area, the small Holly Friday Church and the Great Princely Church, the only monument built in the 15th century in Southern Romania still conserved in its original form.

Reach the old town of Curtea de Arges, with its rich and eventful history, and see the ruins of the Wallachian princely court, the 13th century Royal Church, as well the famous Arges Monastery. Learn the interesting and sad history of the sites from the guide.

Enjoy visiting Poenari Castle, a perfect stop for history lovers and fans of Dracula. Experience the perfect chance to discover the wildlife in Transylvania.

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  • Private driver/guide
  • Flexible itinerary and start times
  • Private, licensed English speaking guide/driver
  • Car expenses (gasoline, parking, and road tolls)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary

From $253 per person

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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomOctober 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Nicolas was amazing,his knowledge was very good,and we had more then enough time to spend at each stop we made,to take pictures,explore,and even have some Lunch as well.No pressure with having to get from place to place within a certain time frame,amazing,would highly recommend.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesSeptember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
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Blaise – United StatesJuly 12, 2023 – Verified booking

Product ID: 413098

Activity provider:Nicolas Experience Tours SRL
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