Our Romania tours:
Romantic Romania (8)
Discover Romania (8)
Dracula tour - Sighisoara of Vlad the Impaler (7)
Architectural Treasures of Northern Romania (5)
A Touch of Transylvania (5)
Medieval Fortresses in Transylvania (3)
Bucovina Monasteries - A Bible in Fresco (3)
Sighisoara of the 15-th Century (2)
Medieval and Modern Romania on Prahova Valley (1)
Bucharest tours
Constanta & Dobrogea Tours
Note: all museums are closed for public on Mondays.
Exeptions:
- Village Museum is open daily in summer time
- Parliament's Palace may be closed because of important events hosted by this venue.
The legend says that a shepherd called Bucur, coming down from the mountain with his sheep, found here a nice spot between two rivers, Colentina and Dimbovita, which was a perfect place for him to settle. At first, he built a church, Bucur's church, then around this church developed a small village.
Taking advantage of the friendly environment, the small village became along the centuries the nowadays city, one of the most interesting in Central Europe. From early spring to late autumn the whole city is in bloom, that why Bucharest it is known as the city of gardens.
The tour will take you on the main boulevards to the ancient and newest sites of the city.
Package price, Euro/person for a party of:
1 person = 155
2 persons = 85
3 - 4 persons = 70
5 - 7 persons = 45
8 - 13 persons = 32
Services:Transportation, English speaking guide, museum entrance fees.
Calea Victoriei, known as 'Podul Mogosoaia' in the 17Th century, was laid down in order link the Princely Residence in Bucharest to the summer residence of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu at Mogosoaia. It developed, mainly in the 19Th century, when it became 'the Princely Road'. In 1877, Romania won its independence against the Ottoman Empire and, of course, the victorious army had the military parade on this boulevard, fact that gave its new name (Victory Road) becoming the most popular boulevard among the rich people to build their palaces.
Along Stirbei Voda Street, we arrive at Cotroceni Palace, a princely residence on Cotroceni Hill. The edifice had become later a second royal residence.
After ample renovations following the earthquake that damaged it in 1977, Ceausescu made of it an official 'guest house'. In 1991 the Cotroceni Palace became the residence of the president of Romania.
The tour will end at the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon.
Package price, Euro/person for a party of:
1 person = 165
2 persons = 90
3 - 4 persons = 75
5 - 7 persons = 55
8 - 13 persons = 40
Services:Transportation, English speaking guide, museum entrance fees.
On September 20, 1459, Vlad the Impaler-Dracula signed a document, which mentions the name of Bucharest, for the first time in the town's history.
On his very footstep, under the old arched ceiling or near the river stone walls of the Princely Court, you'll be initiated in his secrets and legendary life.
His shadow still watches very carefully each and every person trespassing his proprieties or the surroundings: the Church; the Inn; the workshops or the old fair.
Package price, Euro/person for a party of:
1 person = 150
2 persons = 85
3 - 4 persons = 65
5 - 7 persons = 45
8 - 13 persons = 30
Services:Transportation, English speaking guide, museum entrance fees.
Calea Victoriei, under its old name 'Podul Mogosoaia' was laid down in the 17Th century in order to link the Princely Residence in Bucharest to the summer residence of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu at Mogosoaia. It developed, as known today, in the 19Th century, when it became 'the Princely Road'.
Cantacuzino Palace belonged to a famous princely family who came in Wallachia from Greece in the 17Th century. The widow of G.G. Cantacuzino, former prime-minister and leader of the Conservative Party, married the greatest Romanian musician, George Enescu, against her family wish and nowadays the Palace became the Music Museum. The present "Museum of Art Collections" is in the former Romanit Palace. Along Stirbei Street we arrive at Cotroceni Palace, a princely residence on Cotroceni Hill. The edifice had become later a second royal residence. After ample renovations following the earthquake that damaged it in 1977, Ceausescu made of it an official 'guest house'.
In 1991 the Cotroceni Palace became the residence of the president of Romania.
A necklace of lakes surrounds Bucharest and almost near all of them there is a monastery or a castle. Same as Brancoveanu's Castle build by the Lake Mogosoaia. The founder of Mogosoaia Castle, Prince Constantin Brancoveanu, was a great art lover and imposed in the Romanian architecture the style called Brancoveanu.
Package price, Euro/person for a party of:
1 person = 210
2 persons = 115
3 - 4 persons = 90
5 - 7 persons = 60
8 - 13 persons = 50
Services:Transportation, English speaking guide, museum entrance fees.
The Princely Court of Bucharest was built in the second half of the 14Th century.
As the citadel was closer to the border on the way of the Turkish invasions, Vlad the Impaler enlarged and transformed it. Actually, more than 500 years ago, i.e. on September 20, 1459, Vlad the Impaler-Dracula signed a document mentioning the name of Bucharest for the first time in the town's history.
Under the old arched ceiling or near the river stone walls of the Old Princely Court we'll feel the shadow and sometimes you can hear his steps towards the jail or the cellars.
Ironically not far away, the megalomaniac plans of Ceausescu's Civic Centre came to life. The oldest and the newest Bucharest meet in this place as the history took a short cut from the 14Th century to the 21st century.
In the afternoon we will drive to Snagov to see another place where we might meet Vlad the Impaler - Dracula's ghost. Fortunately we will cross the lake to go to the monastery by boat not by the moving bridge which sank in the middle of 19th century together with 59 prisoners sent at the island jail.
If the wind blows strongly you can hear the frightful sounds of ringing bells, they come from the old church built here by Vlad the Impaler's grand father, Mircea cel Batrin, church which sank long time ago. Once on the island be aware of your steps as every inch of it is full of secrets and mysteries.
You must be very carefully where Dracula's tomb is, as this a secret and only special persons will find it.
Package price, Euro/person for a party of:
1 person = 210
2 persons = 115
3 - 4 persons = 90
5 - 7 persons = 60
8 - 13 persons = 50
Services: entrance fee to museums; transportation by private car/minibus with AC; guide assistance; rowing boat/small ship transfers over Snagov Lake.
Trip availability is subject to weather conditions and we recommend to take it during April-October.