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Everyone knows who Dracula is. He’s a legend and a very famous one. Countless children and adults dress up as Dracula for Halloween.
Was there really a vampire? Is there any truth at all to the legend? Why is Dracula associated with Vlad the Impaler?
On this tour, you’ll hear about Bram Stoker’s novel. And you’ll listen to Transylvanian tales and superstitions. Your guide will tell you about Vlad the Impaler who was responsible for thousands of deaths. Learn about his very complicated history.
You will leave Bucharest, Romania, bright and early, traveling in a comfortable air conditioned van for this small group tour. This is a well balanced tour between driving time and activity. The stops are spread out so you won’t get bored on the drive or be exhausted by activities on the full day tour.
Travel to Targoviste, a former capital. Vlad the Impaler ruled in the Old Princely Court. Vlad III Draculea, a 15th century count, murdered his enemies, impaling them on stakes. Tour this building and learn about the Impaler from the exhibits.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you travel to the foot of Fagaras Mountains. You’ll see the ruins of Poenari Castle built by Vlad the Impaler. It is a fortress on a high hill and it dominates the entire area.
Your final stop is Snagov, a small monastery on an island near Bucharest. It is perfectly beautiful. This bastion of religion is said to have welcomed the man whose trademark was impalement. This is where Vlad the Impaler aka Count Dracula is said to be buried, if, in fact, he is dead.
I have one question for you. Would you go into that graveyard by yourself in the middle of the night?
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Further Reading
If you’d like to read more about this, try these books. You can use our links to see how you can save money on them.
- Dracula: Vlad The Impaler by Roy Thomas and Esteban Maroto
- Vlad the Impaler: The Real Count Dracula (A Wicked History) by Enid A. Goldburg
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
