- Palace of Parliament - Discover Bucharest, a charming city full of contrasts with impressive 17th century old churches, well preserved traditional houses and imposing French style palaces alongside communist era buildings and glass office towers.
This full day tour of Bucharest and its surroundings includes the following sights:
• Parliament Palace (Inside Visit) - the second largest building in the world, put up at the request of Nicolae Ceausescu during the 1980s and opened in the post communist years as the seat of the Romanian Parliament.
- Muzeul National al Satului “Dimitrie Gusti” - Our next stop will be at the Village Museum (Inside Visit) - an open-air museum, situated on the shore of the scenic Herastrau Lake and stretched over a surface of 38 acres, it represents a micro-universe of the traditional Romanian village with houses taken from all regions of Romania
- Old Town - Old Town ( Walking Tour) - the former quarter where the merchants and craftsmen lived and worked in French inspired houses is now the entertainment center of Bucharest, filled with many restaurants, cosy cafes and pubs lined up along the quaint narrow cobblestone streets.
- Calea Victoriei - Victory Avenue ( Panoramic sightseeing) - one of the oldest streets in Bucharest dating back to the 17th century, it features majestic palaces, art museums, former residences of the aristocracy and old churches.
- Piaka Revolukiei - Revolution Square ( Panoramic sightseeing) the place where Nicolae Ceausescu held his last speech and where the protests that ultimately led to the fall of communism took place in December 1989.
- Mogosoaia Palace - Mogosoaia Palace is the former residence of Wallachian princes in the 18th century, built in the Romanian Renaissance style, an architectural style which combines in a striking manner Byzantine-Ottoman elements with Baroque and Western Renaissance
- Snagov Monastery - Snagov Monastery (Inside Visit) is said to be the final resting place of another Wallachian prince, Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. Located on an island, the 15th century Christian-Orthodox monastery with its original paintings and tower is a monument of medieval art.
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off included
- Explore key sights on a panoramic city tour
- Delve into history with an Old Town walking tour
- Enjoy a small-group experience (up to 8 people)
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Photo tax
- Entrance fees ( Palace of Parliament, Village Museum, Snagov Monastery)
Embark on a day-long exploration of Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, and its environs. Discover the remarkable features of Bucharest such as the massive Parliament Palace, a remnant of the Communist era, and Revolution Square. Traverse through the quaint, French-styled Old Town, and the culturally rich Village Museum with its collection of traditional folk houses. Venture beyond the city borders to delve into Romanian history and folklore at the stately Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery, reputed to be the final resting place of Vlad the Impaler, who inspired the character of Dracula.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.