Discovering the Legend of Dracula

About This Tour

An 8-day Transylvania route tracing the Dracula legend and the real history of Vlad the Impaler — Bran Castle, medieval Sighișoara, Corvin Castle, and the sites of Vlad's own life in Târgoviște and Poenari, alongside Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, and Sibiu.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup at Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest.

Day 1 — Bucharest

Airport pickup, a private city tour, and an introduction to the legend of Vlad the Impaler.

Day 2 — Târgoviște, Bran & Brașov

Vlad's former royal court in Târgoviște, a visit to Bran Castle, and an afternoon exploring medieval Brașov.

Day 3 — Sighișoara

A tour of the medieval citadel where Vlad the Impaler was born, with free time to explore its cobbled streets.

Day 4 — Colibița & Bistrița

The Borgo Pass region and Colibița Lake, with an overnight at a Dracula-themed hotel near Bistrița.

Day 5 — Cluj-Napoca

Transylvania's modern-day capital, with its historic buildings and traditional dining.

Day 6 — Hunedoara & Sibiu

Corvin (Hunyadi) Castle, where Vlad the Impaler was once imprisoned, and a guided tour of medieval Sibiu.

Day 7 — Return to Bucharest

A stop to view Poenari Citadel, Vlad the Impaler's own fortress, before returning to Bucharest.

Day 8 — Departure

Airport transfer for your flight home.

Departure

The trip ends in Bucharest with a private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with a private driver and English-speaking guide throughout.

It's the site most associated with the Dracula legend and Bram Stoker's novel, though the historical Vlad the Impaler likely never lived there. This itinerary pairs it with the sites more directly tied to Vlad's actual life, including Târgoviște and Poenari.

An overnight stay near Bistrița in a hotel themed around Bram Stoker's novel, along the Borgo Pass route the book describes Jonathan Harker traveling.

Yes — 7 nights in 3- to 4-star hotels with daily breakfast; other meals and drinks are not included unless noted in the itinerary.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup at Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest.

Group size1 to 20 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

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