12 Hour Trip to the Historical Highlights of Romania from Bucharest

Vidraru Dam

Bran Castle

Vidraru Dam

Highlights

Visit the Roman Orthodox Monastery, Curtea de Arges Monastery

See Vlad the Impaler's Castle, famously known as the Dracula's Castle

Take a trip to the highest dam in Europe, Vidraru Dam

Southern Carpathians, Bucharest

nature, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

12 Hours

Medium

English

Description

Capture some of the best sights in and around Bucharest as you visit the Curtea de Arges Monastery and the ruins of Vlad the Impaler's castle. Hear folk tales and urban legends as you immerse yourself into the history of Roman medieval architecture. Spend some time by the Vidaru Dam and return to Bucharest by the end of the tour.

Itinerary

Explore Romanian Highlights from Bucharest
- Start your trip from Bucharest at 9 am.
- Visit the Curtea de Arges Monastery, the only monastery in Romania which revolves around legends than religion. The most famous legend is that of the pregnant women trapped inside the walls and the death of master Manole who tried to fly with wooden wings. Listen to other legends about this place and see the tombs of Romania's greatest kings (inside the mortuary), such as Carol I, the founder of Sinaia Castle.
- Go to the Poenari Village, where the ruins of Vlad the Impaler's Castle remain. Climb more than 1,000 medieval stairs from the bottom of the hill to the ruins.
- Head to Vidraru Dam, situated amidst the wild yet serene Carpathian Mountains.
- Take a lunch break at a traditional local cuisine restaurant (vegetarian options available).
- Leave for Bucharest by 6 pm and reach by 8.30 pm.

What's Included

Accommodation at mentioned hotels or Similar

Meal included in each hotel as mentioned in your package

Airport transfer, sightseeing on each destination as per itinerary.

Permit Charges, Road taxes, toll taxes.

Assistance by our representatives during airport/station transfers.

What's Excluded

Any air/train fare to reach NJP/Bagdogra Airport.

Toy Train Tickets, Ropeway tickets, Rafting Cost, Paragliding cost.

The entrance fee if applicable on few places and Guide Charges

Personal expenses.

Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client which is directly payable on the spot).

Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

Know Before You Go

Documents Required:

Govt Id Proof for all passengers. – Kindly carry original and Xerox as well.

Govt Id like voters card, Passport or any other Id recognised by Govt.

PAN card & Aadhar card not accepted as ID for getting a permit for Changu Lake tour and North Sikkim Pass.

Documents required for all passenger travelling.

Passport size photograph: 4 passport size photograph for each passenger.

Documents will be collected on 1st day of arrival in Gangtok.

If you wish to extend the trip to Nathula, kindly notify us in advance, and additional charges apply for the same.

Foreign National should get an Inner Line Permit before entering Sikkim. The passport copies and photographs should be sent via email at least one week before arrival to arrange for Changu Lake. Inner Line permit can be arranged on the same day before entering Sikkim.

Any Indian guest holding foreign passport and does not hold PIO card or any Indian Govt ID proof then he/she will be treated as foreign national and should get the Inner Line permit for their stay in Sikkim.