Thrones & Tyrants: Dracula and Ceausescu, Private Full-Day Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snagov Monastery
- Snagov Palace
- WiFi on board
- Entrance Fee Brancoveanu Palace
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Princely Court Târgoviște
- Ceaușescu Execution Site
- Chindiei Tower
- Lunch We might have a stop for lunch, in an Iconic restaurant.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Palatul Brancovenesc
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Museum of Communism
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Targoviste
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Snagov Palace
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Snagov Monastery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Activity code: C-140090P5
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