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A large dam with a curved spillway, surrounded by steep cliffs and a body of water. 1
A dam with a reservoir, surrounded by forested hills. 2
A historic stone castle with a flag, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse trees. 3
A bear sitting on a moss-covered log in a forest. 4
A bear walking on a rocky terrain. 5
By ETTA Mundo
Free cancellation available
Price is €288 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • This full-day adventure combines the world’s most famous driving road with the real history of Vlad the Impaler and ancient hidden gems.

    What do giants have to do with ravens, in an ancient monastery carved into the rock? We don't have all the answers, but we can learn about these mysteries on the spot, in an exceptional natural setting.

    And so prepared, we travel on the famous mountain road that became the star of the Top Gear show to see the Carpathian brown bears. We’ll have some stops on the way, as well as a lunch break in the middle of Vidraru Dam. Did I mentioned the bears?

Activity location

  • Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

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The Real Dracula Castle & Landscape Safari

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€288.00 x 1 Adult€288.00
Total
Price is €288.00
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
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    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry admission at Poienari Castle
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No coffee or tea on board of the vehicle (if not bottled)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No meals on board of the vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Poienari Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Transfagarasan Highway

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Valea Cu Pești

  • 1h 15m
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.

Vidraru Dam

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Standing 166 metres 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.

Bucharest

  • 3h
On the way back to Bucharest, we stop at a petrol station for refreshing.

Location

Activity location

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    Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

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