Private One Day Tour of Medieval Romania from Bucharest


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From $216.61

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 13 hours

Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Enjoy this one day private guided tour from Bucharest and visit some of the finest medieval attractions in Romania. Explore the Princely Court of Targoviste, the fortress of Poenari and the splendid monastery Curtea de Arges.

The tour ends with a panoramic view of Vidraru Lake, on the high-altitude road Transfagarasan.


What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Pivate tour

Professional guide

Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

What's Not Included

Entrance fees

Food and drinks


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 15 - 75

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Princely Court
The Princely Court is one of the most important historical monuments close to Bucharest. The capital of Southern Romania in the medieval centuries, Targoviste was a key commercial center and an outpost for local princes active in the anti-Ottoman wars.

A great part of its story is related to the legendary prince Vlad the Impaler.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Curtea de Arges Monastery
The medieval church Curtea de Arges is one of the most important religious monuments in Romania. Built 500 years ago, this church is an original work of art, combining local and Oriental influences from the Ottoman Empire.

This church is a royal necropolis, here are buried the members of the royal family of Romania, King Carol the 1st and Queen Elisabeta, King Ferdinand and Queen Maria.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Poienari Castle
Next, it's time for a bit of exercise. To reach Poenari Fortress, you have to walk over 1,400 stairs through a beautiful and dense forest.

The medieval fortress, used by Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century, has ample views over the mountains. Its position enabled guards back in the day to observe approaching enemy armies and the fortress was more than once the scene of brutal conflicts.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Vidraru Dam
Take photos and enjoy the sunset overlooking the Vidraru Lake, one of the largest infrastructure projects of the communist regime, on the high-altitude Transfagarasan Road.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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