• Palace of Parliament - The Palace of the Parliament serves as the seat of Romania’s Parliament. Situated on Spirii Hill in central Bucharest, it is the second largest administrative building globally, following the Pentagon. It is also the most costly and heaviest administrative building. The dimensions are 270 m by 240 m, with a height of 86 m and extending 92 m underground. It contains 1,100 rooms and stands 12 stories tall, with an additional 8 underground levels, including a vast nuclear bunker. This grand parliament building, known for its elaborate interior, accommodates the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, three museums, and an international conference center.
• Mogosoaia Palace - The tour proceeds to Mogosoaia Palace, a short distance from Bucharest. Constructed between 1698-1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, it showcases the Romanian Renaissance or Brâncovenesc style. The palace is named after the widow of the Romanian boyar Mogoș, who owned the land. The princely residence was first noted at the end of the 16th century, with construction completed at the start of the 18th century.

After 1714, following the execution of Constantin Brancoveanu and his family in Constantinople, the Ottomans seized their wealth, converting the palace into an inn. It was later repurchased by Prince Stefan Cantacuzino, who returned it to Brâncoveanu’s grandson, Constantin, and it remained with the family until the early 19th century.

• Museum of Communism - This museum is located in the military unit where the last Communist President, Nicolae Ceausescu, and his wife Elena were imprisoned, tried by a military court, and ultimately executed. The museum explores their final days and the era of communism in Romania.
• Princely Court - The tour concludes in Targoviste, where visitors can explore the former royal residence of Vlad Tepes. This site is also where the June 1462 battle occurred between Vlad Tepes (Dracula) and Mehmed II, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The battle resulted in the Ottoman army’s defeat, and in celebration of his victory, Vlad Tepes constructed Chindia Tower, which is open to visitors today.
• Ceausescu Mansion - Primaverii Palace, also known as the “Ceausescu Mansion,” was the private residence of Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu and their children, Nicu, Zoia, and Valentin. It was built in the mid-1960s and expanded between 1970 and 1972.

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• Expert driver/guide
• Optional hotel pickup and drop-off
• Included fuel surcharges
• Live onboard commentary
• Parking fees covered
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioning

• Food
• Entrance fees
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Set forth on this intimate group day journey from Bucharest to unveil a significant portion of Romanian past concealed at Targoviste. This excursion will unveil intricate facts about the renowned Vlad Tepes, otherwise known as Dracula, alongside aspects of Romania’s modern history. The tour concludes with a visit to Ceausescu Palace - the residence of the past Romanian tyrant, situated in Bucharest.

• Minimum age is 4 years
• If hotel pickup required, please enter hotel details at checkout
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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