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Bison National Reserve and Drakula’s Grave in a half day trip

3 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania

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Overview

Exceed your expectations in a half day outside Bucharest tour getting into Romania's wild and virgin natural wonders.

Start the tour in the vast Bison Reservation where you may observe the biggest mammal Europe in its natural environment.

Through the old Oil Fields you’ll reach the ancient monastery of Snagov, where the grave of Vlad Draculea The Impaler, the real prince which inspires the fantasy Prince of Darkness - Dracula, lies.

The monastery itself is historical, with stories and mesmerising landscape, provided by the forest and water.

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  • Private transportation
  • Photo fee at Snagov Monastery
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
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Neagra Bison Reservation

This Bison Reserve is the largest reserve in Romania, with the purpose to protect the species and repopulate Romanian forests with bison.The bison is the largest land animal on the European continent, has a massive and strong body, reaching at maturity a weight of 800-1000 kg.At the end of 1800 the Bison was almost extinct from Europe. Now, they restarted to run free into the wilderness due to the protection programs that takes place in several locations in Romania.
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Snagov Monastery

Located on a small island outside Bucharest, Snagov Church is one of the most important religious monuments in Southern Romania. The church, originally part of a monastery, dates since the medieval times when local princes endowed, strengthened, and enlarged it in their effort of supporting the Orthodox Church.The church of Snagov is also part of the many legends surrounding Vlad the Impaler. A symbolic tomb of the prince is placed inside the church, in front of the altar.The lake Snagov and the forest also has stories regarding the Royal House of Romania, The former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the german ocupation durring WWII and other stories.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ploiesti (pass by)

The fascinating stories of the oil fields and the first refineries in the world from Ploiesti will entertain customers.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operated by a business

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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  • Photo fee at Snagov Monastery
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