Historic Bucharest, Snagov Monastery and Shopping

Depart from your hotel and drive the old part Bucharest for an insightful guided walk through the oldest part of Bucharest which includes a look at the Princely Court (founded by Vlad the impaler). You continue with a panoramic tour of downtown Bucharest on the way to Snagov (~1h drive). Founded apparently in the 14th century by a shepherd named Bucur, Bucharest is also connected to Prince Vlad the impaler, as it got its 1st official mention in history, under this name, in a 1459 document from his court. Situated just 25 miles outside of Bucharest, Snagov is a very beautiful and historically relevant location.

There is a small island on the lake with an amazing 15th century church on it, one in which, Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula is entombed. The tomb is the main attraction as it is parallel with the altar, so that the priest blesses it each time he walks over it. Accessing the island is easy, as there is a bridge connecting the lake shore with the island. The style of the church is Byzantine and the walls of it are covered in apparent brick. The place used to be a monastery, first attested in 1408, under the rule of Vlad the Impaler's grandfather. Over the centuries it was used as a treasury, as a prison, or as a place of refuge by the various rulers of Wallachia.

In the late 16th century there was a printing press there, established by Monk Antim Ivireanu, which printed religious books in Greek, Slavic & Arab. The entire island is a true paradise, with gardens, flowers and secular trees and a trip to it is always a success. After your visit, you will drive back to Bucharest, to Baneasa Shopping City. Here you will have free time for shopping and lunch on your own. You continue then back to your hotel.

Meeting/ Pick up point: The clients will be picked up from their accommodation.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.
Start or opening time: at 09.00 am.
Languages: Available guide in English, or another language: German, Italian, French, Spanish, if available upon client's request.
Includes: Transportation in AC vehicle, professional guide, entrance fee to Snagov Monastery, free-time for shopping, one 0,5l bottle of water/pax in the vehicle, insurance, local taxes.

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Assistance or guided tour

Admissions

At 09.00 am