12-Hour Bucharest Historical Tour with Curtea de Argeș and Poenari
About This Tour
Capture some of the best sights in and around Bucharest as you visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery, the ruins of Vlad the Impaler's castle, and Vidraru Dam. Hear fo...
Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Bucharest, Southern Carpathians, Curtea de Argeș · Languages: English
Know before you go: Documents Required:Govt ID proof for all passengers - kindly carry the original and a Xerox copy as well.Govt ID such as a voter's card, passport, or any other ID recognized by the Govt.PAN card and Aadhar card are not accepted as ID for getting a permit for the Changu Lake tour and North Sikkim Pass.Documents are required for all passengers travelling.Passport-size photograph: 4 passport-size photographs for each passenger.; Govt ID proof for all passengers - kindly carry the original and a Xerox copy as well.; Govt ID such as a voter's card, passport, or any other ID recognized by the Govt.; PAN card and Aadhar card are not accepted as ID for getting a permit for the Changu Lake tour and North Sikkim Pass.; Documents are required for all passengers travelling.; Passport-size photograph: 4 passport-size photographs for each passenger.; Documents will be collected on the 1st day of arrival in Gangtok.; If you wish to extend the trip to Nathula, kindly notify us in advance, and additional charges apply.; Foreign nationals should get an Inner Line Permit before entering Sikkim. Passport copies and photographs should be sent at least one week before arrival to arrange for Changu Lake. The Inner Line Permit can be arranged on the same day before entering Sikkim.; Any Indian guest holding a foreign passport who does not hold a PIO card or any Indian Govt ID proof will be treated as a foreign national and should get the Inner Line Permit for their stay in Sikkim.
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What's Included
- Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar
- Meals included at each hotel as mentioned in your package
- Airport transfers and sightseeing at each destination as per the itinerary
- Permit charges, road taxes, and toll taxes
- Assistance by our representatives during airport/station transfers
Not Included
- Any air/train fare to reach NJP/Bagdogra Airport
- Toy train tickets, ropeway tickets, rafting costs, and paragliding costs
- Entrance fees, if applicable at some places, and guide charges
- Personal expenses
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities such as landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client and paid directly on the spot)
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price leading to an increase in the cost of surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Curtea de Argeș, Poenari Ruins and Vidraru Dam
Start your trip from Bucharest at 9 am. Start your trip from Bucharest at 9 am. Visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery, the only monastery in Romania that revolves more around legends than religion. The most famous legend is that of the pregnant woman trapped inside the walls and the death of Master Manole, who tried to fly with wooden wings. Listen to other legends about this place and see the tombs of some of Romania's greatest kings inside the mortuary, such as Carol I, the founder of Sinaia Castle. Visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery, the only monastery in Romania that revolves more around legends than religion. The most famous legend is that of the pregnant woman trapped inside the walls and the death of Master Manole, who tried to fly with wooden wings. Listen to other legends about this place and see the tombs of some of Romania's greatest kings inside the mortuary, such as Carol I, the founder of Sinaia Castle. Continue to Poenari Village, where the ruins of Vlad the Impaler's castle remain. Climb more than 1,000 medieval stairs from the bottom of the hill to the ruins. Continue to Poenari Village, where the ruins of Vlad the Impaler's castle remain. Climb more than 1,000 medieval stairs from the bottom of the hill to the ruins. Head to Vidraru Dam, situated amid the wild yet serene Carpathian Mountains. Head to Vidraru Dam, situated amid the wild yet serene Carpathian Mountains. Take a lunch break at a traditional local cuisine restaurant. Vegetarian options are available. Take a lunch break at a traditional local cuisine restaurant. Vegetarian options are available. Leave for Bucharest by 6 pm and arrive by 8:30 pm. Leave for Bucharest by 6 pm and arrive by 8:30 pm.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Bagdogra International Airport Road, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India · Tour start: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Bulevardul Basarabilor, Curtea de Argeș, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
