Tour Highlights:
Embark on this small group day trip from Bucharest to discover an important part of Romanian history hidden at Targoviste. On this tour you will learn details about the famous Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula as well as details from Romania`s recent history. Also you will visit Ceausescu Mansion - the home of the former Romanian dictator located in Bucharest, Mogosoaia Palace and the Palace of Parliament.
Price for 1 passenger: 265 EUR / pax
Price for 2 passengers: 150 EUR / pax
Price for 3-15 passengers: 100 EUR / pax
Price for children: 100 EUR / chd
Operating Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Tour description and details:
The tour starts with visiting the Palace of Parliament which is located in Bucharest. The Palace is the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon. It is also the most expensive administrative building and heaviest building. It measures 270 m by 240 m, 86 m high, and 92 m under the ground. It has 1,100 rooms and is 12 stories tall, with additional 8 underground levels including an enormous nuclear bunker.
The tour continues with Mogosoaia Palace located just a short ride from Bucharest. It was built between 1698-1702 by Constantin Brancoveanu in what is called the Romanian Renaissance style or Brâncovenesc style.
Transfer to Targoviste where you will visit the former royal residence at Targoviste where Vlad Tepes ruled. This is also the place where the battle from June 1462 took place between Vlad Tepes (Dracula) and Mehmed II the Sultan of the Otoman Empire. The battle ended with the defeat of the Ottoman army and in honor of his victory, Vlad Tepes built Chindia Tower which can be visited today.
You will also visit the military unit in Targoviste where the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was judged and executed in 1989. You will be able to feel the tension of those important days when the communist regime collapsed.
At the end of the tour you will visit Ceausescu Mansion - the home of the former Romanian dictator located in Bucharest.
Inclusions:
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected)
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional info:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 4 years
- If hotel pickup required, please enter hotel details at checkout
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately