Wallachia – Historical Region of Romania

Wallachia – The Romanian Land The land between the Carpathians, the waters of the Danube and Olt river, is as colorful as its name: Wallachia. It refers to land of the Vlachs (an ancient name for Romanians). The main cities of this historical region are: Bucureşti, Târgovişte, Ploieşti, Curtea de Arges, Sinaia, Campulung. The region between […]

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What was Dracula’s full name

Dracula’s full name is Count Dracula. Joking aside, while Dracula is a fictional character from a Bram Stoker novel, the widely popular character is inspired by a real-life Walachian Prince. His name is Vlad Tepes, Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracul the III, and his own life is in part the stuff of legends. With […]

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Did Bran Castle belong to Dracula?

Although also called Dracula Castle, Bran Castle did not belong to Dracula. But is nonetheless a beautiful and interesting site to visit. In fact, alongside Peles Castle and Corvin Castle, it is in the top 3 most beautiful castles in Romania that we visit on most of our guided tours in Romania. In fact, not […]

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Who Really Uses Book Tours Romania

Wondering who really uses Book Tours Romania and if our guided tours are for you? Look no further for we have that answer and it will send you packing for Romania in no time. Our professionally guided tours are for everyone from city explorers to nature lovers, history buffs, or legends enthusiasts. We combine popular […]

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How to reach Bran Castle from Bucharest

Bran Castle, one of the top touristic destinations in Romania, is easily accessible from Bucharest. Strongly tied to the infamous Dracula, it’s for sure a must on your travel to Romania list. You can get there by car, train or by booking a private tour with us.  Traveling by car, personal or rented, expect to […]

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