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Bucharest Surroundings Day Tour
Discover authentic architectural styles specific to each historical era – from ancient Orthodox churches and oriental villages to castles shrouded in mystery – on a fascinating full-day tour of Bucharest’s surroundings.
Duration 11 hours
Private tour pricing from 36 EUR per person
Group tour available in English, Spanish
Highlights
Admire the beautiful interior frescoes of the Cernica Monastery
Explore the atmospheric Mogoșoaia Palace complex
Hear the story behind the construction of the Iulia Haşdeu Castle
See the burial place of Vlad the Impaler
Description
The first stop on our tour is the Cernica Monastery just outside Bucharest. The beautiful interior frescoes of this Romanian Orthodox establishment are certainly worth seeing. According to local legend, the mystical dragon depicted in the frescoes lives in the lake that surrounds the monastery.
Next, we’ll visit the Mogoșoaia Palace – a former royal residence constructed in a traditional Romanian architectural style – and the Iulia Haşdeu Castle, which was built by a grieving father according to instructions provided by his deceased daughter during spiritual séances.
We’ll also visit the Snagov Monastery, the burial place of Vlad the Impaler – the Wallachian prince who inspired Bram Stoker’s famous Dracula novel, and numerous legends.
Next, we’ll visit the Mogoșoaia Palace – a former royal residence constructed in a traditional Romanian architectural style – and the Iulia Haşdeu Castle, which was built by a grieving father according to instructions provided by his deceased daughter during spiritual séances.
We’ll also visit the Snagov Monastery, the burial place of Vlad the Impaler – the Wallachian prince who inspired Bram Stoker’s famous Dracula novel, and numerous legends.
What’s included & not included
Transportation
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry fees
Lunch
Personal expenses
Meeting point
Bucharest Airport
Bucharest
Bucharest Airport+40317800236
office@rolandia.eu
Rolandia Travel