Visit Poienari

This is a small group tour (max 7 passangers) which combines history, engineering marvels, breathtaking natural landscapes and It often gives you the chance to see Brown Bears in their natural habitat. Begin with a visit to Curtea de Argeș Monastery, famous for impressive frescoes that depict religious themes. After we do a stop to Poenari Fortress, once a strategic stronghold of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula. The fortress is under renovation and cannot be visited inside. We'll only see it from the outside. Next is Vidraru Dam, one of Romania's engineering marvels. This towering structure, built in the 1960s, holds back the glistening waters of Lake Vidraru. We will drive into the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains National Park. Then we will stop at the Capra waterfall to admire the beauties of nature and the spectacular landscapes. Finally we will reach Balea lake located at an altitude of over 2000 meters, here we will admire the famous Top Gear Road.

Explore the Real Castle of Dracula! See the world through Vlad Dracula's eyes. During this tour you will see the most important sights that played a role in Vlad The Impaler's life and you will learn the true facts about his tumultuous rule. Discover the reality and the myth of Dracula's legend.

Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle and we drive on Transfagarasan highway, built as a strategic military route, is the second-highest paved road in Romania and considered by some to be the most dramatic. Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"! IMPORTANT: !!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!! Transfagarasan road is open in 2024 between June 7 – October 31! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 – June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.

This tour takes you in search of Bram Stoker's famous character: Count Dracula. Visit the historical sites connected with the legendary real-life terror; Vlad the Impaler who inspired the story and the legends behind Bram Stoker's novel.

This tour combines history, legend, and breathtaking natural landscapes. 1. Begin with a visit to the Curtea de Argeș Monastery, an architectural gem and spiritual heart of Romania. Dating back to the 16th century, this ornate structure is famous for its stunning Byzantine and Renaissance influences. The monastery is also the final resting place of Romanian royalty, adding to its aura of reverence and mystery. 2. Next, journey to the historic Poenari Fortress, once a strategic stronghold of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Argeș Valley. Here, you’ll not only step back in time but also enjoy one of the most striking views of the Carpathians. 3. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Vidraru Dam, one of Romania's engineering marvels. This towering structure, built in the 1960s, holds back the glistening waters of Lake Vidraru and offers a panoramic view of the Făgăraș Mountains.

Forget about legends and come with us to see the real Vlad the Impaler Royal Court and his Fortress in Poienari village, a place where Vlad use to hide the gold of the country! On the way we'll stop to see Curtea de Arges Monastery – a real beauty of the Royal Family and a place where are the graves of the Romanian Kings! Also, nearby there is the biggest dam in Romania – Vidraru Dam! Get your camera ready 🙂

Join an incredibly fascinating and immersive tour of Transylvania! The tour is designed to fully immerse visitors in the history and mythology surrounding Dracula, and to provide an experience that is both eerie and informative. It's great that the tour includes a mix of well-known landmarks, such as Bran Castle, as well as lesser-known but equally fascinating locations like the fortified churches of Biertan and Viscri. This offers a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the region. The fact that meals, transportation, and other amenities are included in the tour package is also a major bonus, as it makes the experience more seamless and stress-free for visitors. Overall, the "Dracula Beyond the Legend" private tour sounds like an exciting and unique way to explore the rich history and mythology of Transylvania.

The diversity of the objectives met on the way is great: mountain landscapes, hills, forests, traditional villages, historical vestiges (Curtea de Arges Monastery, Poienari Citadel), engineering innovations (Vidraru water storage Dam) and Transfagarasan itself. At its top, the height of the way is a little more than 2000 meters, crossing the highest chain of the Carpathians: the Fagaras Mountains.

Take a day tour from Bucharest to Poenari, the true castle of the famous Vlad the Impaler and one of the most popular sights in Romania. Built on the top of a cliff, the castle had a great strategic position and nowadays offers a great view over the Arges Valley. You will visit also the Targoviste, the real residence of Vlad the Implaer, known as Dracula and also Vidraru Dam and the best road in Romania: Transfagarasan.

Enjoy a full-day tour passing through different stages of Vlad the Impaler's life (also known as Dracula). Start early in the morning departing Bucharest. Reach Targoviste, where Vlad the Impaler Dracula had his princely court. From here you will go to the gateway of the Carpathians and walk up 1480 steps in order to reach the ruins of the Poienari Fortress, the real Dracula's castle from 1453, located high up on a cliff. Next, you will drive over the mountains to reach Bran Castle, the famous 14th century stronghold made famous by Bram Stoker in the novel Dracula. Enjoy an exclusive lecture on Dracula & Vlad the Impaler, and learn facts and fiction about this iconic legend.

Transfagarasan Road is one of the top highlights of Romanian tourism and you will be exploring it on this exciting tour that combines nature, charming countryside and historical landmarks. More than 150 kilometers (94 miles) in length the Transfagarasan Highway is Romania’s most spectacular and best known road and, thanks to an appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009, now one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Fully open only from June to October, the road’s highest point is at 2042 meters (6700 ft): the tunnel which links the northern and southern sides at Lake Balea.

An adventure of a lifetime, for this 4-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit.

Forget about legends and come with us to see the real Vlad the Impaler Royal Court and his Fortress in Poienari village, a place where Vlad use to hide the gold of the country! On the way we'll stop to see Curtea de Arges Monastery – a real beauty of the Royal Family and a place where are the graves of the Romanian Kings! Also, nearby there is the biggest dam in Romania – Vidraru Dam! Get your camera ready 🙂

Transfagarasan road was voted by Top Gear as the most beautiful road in the world. If you don't want to miss it, the Transfagarasan road tour is perfect to discover this spectacular route. On the way to Transfagarasan, you will also visit Curtea de Arges monastery, a beautiful church with a dark story and you will see Poenari fortress, the ruins of Vlad the Impaler’s castle and Vidraru dam. For the moment, the fortress is closed for restoration, so you can just admire it from the road. The scenic drive begins after Vidraru damn, so get ready for some adrenaline! For lunch, we will stop at the top of Transfagarasan, in Balea Lac chalet, next to Balea glacier lake. So prepare your camera for this enchanting tour!

A motorcycle adventure covering the best motorcycle roads in Transylvania. You will ride the Transfagarasan Road – referred to as the best in the World and Transalpina Road – the highest mountain road in Romania. Great scenery, winding roads, medieval castles and citadels, traditional food and refreshing local drinks.

This seven days tour in Romania, gives us the chance to cover ancient history by visiting medieval castles, fortified churches and find stories that only few people know. If you like to see the real Romania with one of the best guides in Romania, to have fun and to discover yourself, you just need to book this tour! Good luck!

On this Halloween-themed tour, you will get the chance to visit the best Medieval sites of Transylvania and to know the story of the real Dracula : the Romanian prince Vlad Tepes. You will tour the main sites that have each marked an episode of his life and you will find out how the historical ruler became a horror legend. Get ready to be impressed by the Poienari fortress and by the world-famous Bran castle, which you will visit at night; relax and travel back in time in the medieval cities of Sighisoara (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Brasov.

A Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, Transylvanian lovers, culture and history fans, adventure seekers. The tour includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler such as: Snagov Monastery where the Count was allegedly buried, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel or the iconic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Special events include the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed in Turda for groups of at least 4 travelers.

The Transfagarasan Road trip is sure to be an unforgettable experience. During the tour we will also visit the two castles related to Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula), the real one in Poienari and the famous one located in Bran. Peles Castle, the most beautiful castle of Romania will be on our list too.

Forget about legends and come with us to see the real Vlad the Impaler Royal Court and his Fortress in Poienari village, a place where Vlad use to hide the gold of the country! On the way we'll stop to see Curtea de Arges Monastery – a real beauty of the Royal Family and a place where are the graves of the Romanian Kings! Also, nearby there is the biggest dam in Romania – Vidraru Dam! Get your camera ready 🙂