Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula's Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov
Do you want to find out the truth behind Dracula? The Bran Castle is the place where his legend is kept alive all year round. It’s the most famous Castle in Transylvania and waits for you to visit it. It’s believed to have belonged to Vlad the Impaler, the real ruler behind the name of “Dracula”. But what is a myth, and which one is the truth? You can find out if you choose to take this private tour.
The second part of the trip is dedicated to the outdoors. We will visit Pestera, a timeless place. A village surrounded by the most magnificent mountains you will ever see. A place where the locals still live like tenths of years ago. A place barely touched by technology. An opportunity for you to taste the traditional meals, all prepared from purely natural ingredients. Are you going to choose this experience?
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
The morning will take us to Bran Castle where the legend of Count Dracula is kept alive all year round. Built in the 13th Century, Bran Castle is an intriguing hilltop fortress, and one of the most famous landmarks in Romania. Tourists gather from every corner of the world to experience a guided tour of this majestic castle, which is famed to have belonged to Vlad the Impaler, the alleged inspiration for Count Dracula. Both of these names are steeped in mystery and myth, and you will delight in exploring the origin of both.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pestera, Pestera, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Next on this fantastic day trip, you will be treated with a walk along Pestera Village, which is one of the most beautiful authentic mountain villages in Romania.The simplicity of this place and the stunning views will leave you breathless.
This will be an easy 3 to 4 km trail, 100-200 m elevation height, total 1 to 2 hours hike on wide pats with no exposure or dangerous cliffs ( at request we can make the hike shorter or longer, or just seat for lunch on a local restaurant ) This trip is suitable to families or any other groups of people that can walk slowly on various terrain for 2 hours.
Mandatory gear:
Light hiking shoes, clothes that suits the outside weather and rain coat.
Duration: 5 hours
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Authorized tour guide/mountain guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Entry/Admission tickets to Bran Castle-45 lei/per ticket
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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