The Real Dracula Castle & Landscape Safari

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1. Poenari Fortress rises in a fortified natural setting. Also known as the eagle's nest of the braves of old, the fortress that was part, centuries ago, of a chain of fortifications that defended the northern border of Wallachia, is attributed to the Wallachian voivode Vlad Impaler (the character who inspired the legend of Dracula). We see the fortress only from the exterior.

   1 hAdmission included

2. The Transfăgărășan Road, the most scenic road in the Carpathians, features sharp hairpin turns and dramatic views of rugged peaks, valleys, and waterfalls. Along the way, the Carpathians Brown Bears are coming hoping for a free easy meal. We’ll stop for a few minutes every time we see bears.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Situated on the shores of Vidraru Lake, Valea cu Peşti Hotel offers panoramic views of the lake and the Fagaras Mountains. The rustic restaurant with engraved furnishings offers a nice variety of food.

   1.3 h

4. Standing 166 meters high, Vidraru Dam it is the highest dam in Romania, built between 1960 and 1966 for electricity production, irrigation and flood prevention. Located in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, is a stunning engineering marvel creating a reservoir surrounded by virgin forests and high peaks.

   1 hAdmission included

5. On the way back to Bucharest, we stop at a gas station for refreshing.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Bucharest

• Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 1326 experiences we list in Bucharest.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 708 of 1326.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bucharest

Belle-époque boulevards, Orthodox churches and communist-era monuments meet around a busy old town in Bucharest, Romania's capital.

The vast Palace of the Parliament, among the largest administrative buildings in the world, dominates the centre as a striking legacy of the Ceaușescu era. Calea Victoriei, the grand avenue, leads past the domed Romanian Athenaeum concert hall, the former Royal Palace that houses the National Museum of Art, and Revolution Square, where the events of 1989 unfolded.

Top-ranked sights in Bucharest: Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Arcul de Triumf (Arch of Triumph).

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