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Dracula beyond the legend - 8 day private tour to Transylvania

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Start point
    Calea Bucureștilor 224, Otopeni 075100, Ilfov, Romania (Bucharest International Airport pick-up)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Concorde Old Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palace of the Parliament
    • Guided tour of Bucharest's Old Town including Curtea Veche
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Curtea Veche
  3. Day 2

    Bucharest to Sibiu

    Bucharest to Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Art Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Poenari Citadel with access to fortress and viewpoints
    • Scenic drive along Transfăgărășan Highway or alternative Olt Valley route
    Landmarks
    Poenari Citadel
    Transfăgărășan Highway
  4. Day 3

    Sibiu

    Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Art Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Astra Museum with extensive collection of traditional buildings and artifacts
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu including Main Square, Brukenthal Museum, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cathedral, and Huet Square with Evangelical Church
    Landmarks
    Astra Museum
    Brukenthal Museum
    Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cathedral
    Evangelical Church
  5. Day 4

    Sibiu to Deva

    Sibiu to Deva
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Archia Manour)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Corvin Castle with exploration of Gothic-Renaissance architecture, inner courtyard, towers, and bastions
    • Visit to Sarmizegetusa Regia ruins in Orastie Mountains including temples, residential areas, and workshops
    • Visit to Densu Church, one of Romania's oldest churches
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
    Sarmizegetusa Regia
    Densu Church
  6. Day 5

    Deva to Cluj Napoca

    Deva to Cluj Napoca
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Beyfin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alba Carolina Fortress
    • Visit to Turda Salt Mine with access to underground facilities

    Optional Activities

    • Mini-golf in Turda Salt Mine
    • Ping pong in Turda Salt Mine
    • Bowling in Turda Salt Mine
    • Ferris wheel ride in Turda Salt Mine
    • Boat tours on subterranean lake in Turda Salt Mine
    Landmarks
    Alba Carolina Fortress
    Turda Salt Mine
  7. Day 6

    Cluj Napoca to Brasov

    Cluj Napoca to Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel in Cluj)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Belfort Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Biertan Fortified Church, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Guided tour of Sighișoara medieval citadel including Clock Tower
    • Visit to house of Vlad Dracul in Sighișoara

    Optional Activities

    • Clock Tower museum visit including torture chamber and medieval weapons collection
    Landmarks
    Biertan Fortified Church
    Sighișoara Citadel
    Clock Tower
  8. Day 7

    Brasov to Bucharest

    Brasov to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast (In Brașov)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Brașov including Council Square and Black Church
    • Visit to First Romanian School
    • Tour of Bran Castle including open-air museum with traditional Romanian peasant structures
    • Visit to Snagov Monastery
    Landmarks
    Council Square
    Black Church
    First Romanian School
    Bran Castle
    Snagov Monastery
  9. Day 8

    Departure from Bucharest

    Departure from Bucharest
    End point
    Calea Bucureștilor 224, Otopeni 075100, Ilfov, Romania (Airport drop-off)
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)

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4.9
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.6
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  • Moe
    Moe5.0•January 2025
    Excellent trip. Well organised and plenty of down time to explore on your own. Our guide George was full of...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the balance between guided visits and free time — and that George’s knowledge helped bring each place to life. Romania often surprises first-time visitors, and we’re so happy you loved it. Hope to see you again for more discoveries!
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  • None5.0•April 2024
    I had a great time as a solo traveller.
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Dear Vasil, thank you for sharing! We're glad you had a great time as a solo traveller. Best regards, The Rolandia Team
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  • Steven5.0•September 2023
    Perfect Emil was fantastic
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Emil made your experience memorable and that you enjoyed the tour. We strive to provide excellent service and it's always rewarding to hear positive feedback.
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  • Sarah5.0•February 2023
    Such an amazing trip! We can’t stop talking about our guide Gelu. He really made the trip. We felt like we were...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Sarah! It's great to hear that you had such an amazing trip and that your guide, Gelu, played such an important role in making it so memorable. I'm glad to hear that you found Romania to be a beautiful country with a rich history, and that the tour was well-organized with excellent hotels and food. Thank you again for your review!
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  • James5.0•May 2022
    Great tour with the major sites in Transylvania. The accommodations were elegant for the cost of the tour. Some of...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Dear James, Thank you for your kind words about your tour of Transylvania. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the elegant accommodations and the local cuisine. It's wonderful to know that Andrei took great care of you throughout your journey. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future for more memorable experiences with Rolandia! Best regards, Nicu
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  • David5.0•July 2021
    The tour was great, Florin was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about Romania and its history. I would highly...
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    Traveled in July 2021
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that Florin made the journey so informative and enjoyable, and that his knowledge helped you connect more deeply with Romania and its history. It’s especially great to know that you experienced so much more than the Dracula legend — from the warmth of the people and the local food to the beauty of the mountains and the country itself. We’ll be very happy to pass your kind words on to Florin. Thank you for travelling with Rolandia and for recommending the tour!
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  • Rachel4.0•September 2019
    This was an amazing tour
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Thank you very much for your feedback, Rachel! Ioana
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  • Julie
    Julie4.5•July 2019
    Great tour and accommodation always in central location and very good- comfortable. Stefan was an excellent guide...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Dearest Julie, Thank you very much for your review! We are happy you enjoyed your staying in Romania and we hope you return one day! Warmest regards, Ioana
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  • Roberto
    Roberto4.5•May 2019
    The tour was excellent, our guide Alex, was not only very well versed in all matters related the tour but a very kind...
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    Traveled in May 2019
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Dearest Roberto, Thank you very much for your review and I have to tell you, your pictures are wonderful! I hope you haven't stopped smiling since you both returned from Romania! Warmest regards, Ioana
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  • Sally5.0•November 2017
    Loved the trip and the guide Anne. Very interesting area with great castles and churches all offering something...
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    Traveled in October 2017
    Reply from: Rolandia
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Anne made the experience even better. The castles and churches in the region all have their own character, so it’s great to know you appreciated the variety. We’re also glad the accommodation, food, and overall travel experience made the journey comfortable and easy. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we’ll be happy to pass your kind words on to Anne!
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