Day#1
A choice of sightseeing today echoes the legacy of 15th-century Romanian prince Vlad Tepes (a.k.a. "Vlad the Impaler"), thought to be the historical model for Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
- Excursion to Transylvania’s 14th-century Bran Castle, which Tepes once used as a fortress during his military campaigns. Or
-Trip to the ruins of Tepes' palace in Targoviste & army barracks (museum) where Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was tried and executed in 1989.
Day#2
Before embarking on the riverboat,
- Explore Bucharest with our local guides:Revolution Square, Triumphal Arch, and Palace of the Parliament, Or
- Drive to Romania's popular Black Sea coast – 1'st the resort of Mamaia, the "beach," then Constanta. (ancient Greek colony of Tomis, an Art-Nouveau casino, and a monument to the Roman poet Ovid
One Day Tours from Bucharest
- Covinnus http://covinnus.com/
- Greeting Bulgaria
Start in the morning, pass by the city of Ruse, and stop at Ivanovo for the rock-hewn churches, a stunning UNESCO site. Continue on to Veliko Tarnovo, the former medieval capital of Bulgaria, today one of the most important tourist destinations in the country, Before leaving, take a short stroll on the streets of Arbanasi, a traditional Bulgarian village.- Carpathian Castles
This is the most popular one-day tour from Bucharest. In just two hours of driving you’ll reach the amazing and exotic Carpathian Mountains. The sheer rocks and impressive slender peaks are perfect to shelter Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the world. Cross the mountains into Transylvania and you’ll go back in time. Visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and the beautiful medieval citadel of Brasov.- Shades of Dracula
Book this one day tour devoted to the history of Dracula and find out for yourselves the reality behind the legends. The tour starts in Bucharest and takes you to the fortress of Poenari, perched on a mountain. From here you’ll return to Bucharest passing through Curtea de Arges and Targoviste, the former capital of Wallachia.
Dangers & annoyances
It’s said that Bucharest’s stray dogs (politically correct term of late: ‘community dogs’) number 100,000 – some say 200,000. Though it’s rarely a problem, travellers are occasionally bitten.
Another ‘danger’ is the taxi drivers who charge extortionately high prices. Worst are those outside Gară de Nord. Avoid using these Wasteels can usually call for a taxi from the train station. In the past, in the fake-taxi scam English-speaking drivers approached travelers at the train station and claimed to be from a hostel, then charged sky-high rates for the ride. Unless you have arranged transport don’t take a ride with someone claiming to be from the hotel.
Glue-sniffing homeless people sometimes outside the train station, ask for handouts.
Pick-pocket incidents are most likely on the sometimes very packed public buses or metro. Groups of begging kids can get touchy-feely around Piaţa Revoluţiei. Never produce your wallet to a stranger.
Watch for the fake ‘tourist police, ’ where a man in an official-looking uniform demands to see your passport. Never hand one over on the street. If they persist, ask to go to the nearest police station.
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