Bucharest Countryside Tour: Scenic Lake Monasteries, Palaces and Dracula's Tomb
4.9
17 Ratings
Experience the beauty of the Bucharest countryside on a private guided tour. Visit medieval monasteries, palaces, and even Dracula's tomb without the hassle of driving. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tiganesti Monastery - One of the most important monuments of orthodox architecture, this monastery was built in 1840. A peaceful place surrounded by a forest, an entire village only for the nuns. The interior of the church was nicely renovated, gardens are well kept by the nuns. Here you can also find a fragment of the Holy Cross.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi on board
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide/driver
- All-inclusive: fuel, insurance, and road taxes
- Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Entrance fees / Tickets
Additional Information
Bucharest’s surrounding rural areas are some of Romania’s most scenic, but touring its main attractions by yourself can be challenging. With this exclusive guided tour, experience highlights such as ancient monasteries, grand palaces, and Vlad the Impaler’s grave in one day without the burden of driving.
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Visit Vlad the Impaler’s Grave to behold the last resting place of Dracula.
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Appreciate the Byzantine and neo-Romanian architectural splendor of Mogosoaia Lake Palace.
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Discover the historic lake monasteries of Țigănești and Snagov.
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Absorb the picturesque landscape and villages while venturing through the lake district, acquiring knowledge about the local history and traditions from your chauffeur.
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Explore the top attractions near Bucharest in a single day with a private chauffeur.
The tour grants ample time for photo stops, lunch/coffee intermissions, or simply relaxation when required. As it is a private tour, we ensure flexible and personalized service.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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Susanamills_m
Oct 19, 2023
Far better than expected - Excellent tour made even better by an outstanding guide. It is rare to find a guide of this intelligence and knowledge. The palace is so interesting in such a lovely peaceful place. I still don't know if this was Prince Vlad's tomb (note, NOT Dracula!) but interesting to see.
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Kate_y
Oct 7, 2023
Interesting places outside Bucharest - This was a nice way to see 3 places just outside of Bucharest. The monastery was very peaceful to explore. I loved Snagov monastery on the lake island and seeing Vlad's tomb. They had a whole family of friendly dogs and other animals to enjoy too. The palace was a nice stop and beautiful setting on a lake, even though we couldn't see inside. I appreciated Andriy's laid-back style and being able to just take time to enjoy each place.
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S4233
Oct 4, 2023
Perfect Tour - Very nice and interesting private tour! Especially Snagov and Tiganesti are worth a visit and Toni is a perfect tourguide. I can only recommend this tour to everybody!
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Joseph_v
Aug 12, 2023
I Bucharest tour, but not inside Bucharest with lots of things to learn - All three sites visited were really good ones to visit. They’re each different in their own way. Vlad, the Impaler’s grave was quite exciting to see. The castle is full of really fine artifacts for that. And also very interesting. The last monastery is exceptional, and it’s representation of the orthodox faith.
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Harold_m
Jul 10, 2023
We were very happy with... - We were very happy with our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We know that we can always count on Viator for a good experience. We have used Viator in numerous countries and they are always dependable.
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Daniel_b
Jun 24, 2023
Outstanding Guide- Great individual service. - Really had a great day with Toni. He let me set the pace of the trip, took pictures for me (I have terrible selfie skills) and acted as an interpreter for me with a Nun and two.Priests. would definitely use him again!
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Diana_i
May 25, 2023
Our guide was excellent... - Our guide was excellent and very informative and the Lake monasteries very interesting to see. The gardens at Mogosoaia were impressive and beautiful.
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Donald_a
Apr 15, 2023
A Happy Introduction to our Roaming through Romania Adventure. - Our tour guide, Tony, is a native of this area with a great deal of knowledge about the history, an authentic insight into the culture, converses in almost flawless English, and is polite, fun to be with and so thoughtful in making this tour a truly memorable experience for each of us. He welcomed all sorts of questions from best restaurants to his own childhood experiences. We have been on many tours before but this is truly one we won't forget. Bravo, Tony!!!
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Jennifer_w
Mar 21, 2023
Excellent tour of monasteries - Great tour. Very comfortable car. Toni is a great guide. Would highly recommend this or any of his tours.
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John_m
Jun 12, 2023
Just OK. - Our tour guide was very pleasant and professional. We did not receive a lot of information regarding the sites we visited and he did not accompany us into the sites. Also, because it was a Sunday, services were being held at the times of the visits, making it difficult to explore in detail.
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