Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour
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 iconic restaurant, continue to the stunning Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi, a masterpiece of Neo-Romanian architecture and home to the dramatic story of one of Romania’s wealthiest rulers. This immersive tour offers a thrilling dive into the power, intrigue, and legacy of Romania’s most iconic figures.
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Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour
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What's included in Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Snagov Monastery
- Snagov Palace
- WiFi on board
- Entrance Fee Brancoveanu Palace
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Princely Court Târgoviște
- Ceaușescu Execution Site
- Chindiei Tower
- We might have a stop for lunch, in an Iconic restaurant.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
