Top Things to do in Ilfov County
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The 10 Best Day Trips from in Ilfov County, Southern Romania
Discover the best top things to do in Ilfov County, Romania including Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace from Bucharest, Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace Snagov and Caldarusani Monasteries from Bucharest, Full-Day Private Tour of Bucharest and Mogosoaia Palace, Bucharest Surroundings Half Day Tour Small Group, Bucharest and Beyond Private Full-Day Tour, Dracula's Tomb, Mystical Monasteries and Mogosoaia Lake Palace - Private Tour, Relax & Wellness at Therme Spa Bucharest, Bucharest surroundings: Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace, Full-Day Bucharest Tour with Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery, The Last Days of Camarad Ceausescu and Vlad the Impaler's Royal Court.
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1. Private Half Day Trip to Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace from Bucharest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This private half day trip outside of Bucharest it's the best way to discover and learn more about Snagov Monastery from the 14th century, the place where Vlad the Impaler Dracula is believed to be buried and Mogosoaia Palace, a true jewel of architecture built in Romanian Renaissance style or Brancovenesc style in the beginning of the 18th century.
Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Free wi-fi included in our vehicles, Bottled water, Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
Exclusions: Photo fees
Reviewed By R753NQreneew
Adrian was prompt picking us up in the morning as we settled into a pleasant drive to Braşov. Stopped for a quick coffee about halfway. Adrian showed us around Braşov and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. We then drove to Bran Castle and Adrian was so knowledgeable about the history as he gave us a private tour. Finally we went to Peles Castle and once again astounded us with his depth of knowledge. Amazing day, one a highly recommend.
2. Small Group Tour to Mogosoaia Palace Snagov and Caldarusani Monasteries from Bucharest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Discover the beautiful surroundings of Bucharest and visit three of the most important and appreciated tourist objectives: Mogosoaia Palace, an over 300 year old palace located in a charming and very large park; Snagov Monastery, which became so famous thanks to the Legend of Dracula as, according to local stories, it is believed that in the monastery, Vlad the Impaler has his grave and the beautiful Caldarusani Monastery, one of the oldest and largest Orthodox Monasteries in Wallachia.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan with wifi on board, Professional English speaking tour leader, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Photographing/filming fees at the visited sites, Entrance fees
Reviewed By PetterK164
We had originally ordered the 5-day trip "Maramures, Bucovina & Danube Delta". Due to changes in flight times, we had to rebook the trip to a personal 4-day trip. We were in Sinaia, Bran, Brașov, Tulcea and Constanța. Despite the problem with the airline, it was no problem for Travelmaker to make changes and adapt the trip to the new conditions. Which we are very happy about. Travelmaker was very accommodating. We had a guide named Daniel during the trip, and Daniel was both nice and very knowledgeable. Which will make the whole trip to a magnificent trip. If you like nature, this was the perfect trip, even if we probably missed out on other experiences that the original 5-day trip would provide. I can highly recommend this trip and Travelmaker.
3. Full-Day Private Tour of Bucharest and Mogosoaia Palace
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Embark on a one day tour to discover some of Bucharest's most important sites and one must see, well preserved palace, Mogosoaia Palace. On this day you will get to see the famous Palace of Parliament, Cotroceni Palace, many panoramic views of the city and learn interesting facts about the capital of Romania. In the second part of the day enjoy the visit at Mogosoaia Palace to see how royalty lived and take a relaxing walk on the premises.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, 1 Bottle of water/ pers, Driver/guide/Tour escort, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance fees
4. Bucharest Surroundings Half Day Tour Small Group
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bucharest is indeed a fascinating city for anyone crossing its borders. But there is more to see here then just the old town. We invite you on a discovery trip right next to capital city, where more beautiful sights and attractions await, such as the enchanting Palace from Mogosoaia, or the silent and modest monastery of Snagov…
Inclusions: Licensed english speaking guide, Car or minivan with A.C., Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, Guided tours at all sights included, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees and Photo fees, Meals
Reviewed By R1621ZHanamariaa
I spent the most beautiful days! I forgot about the pandemic, I forgot about hard times. we are glad to be able to ride the bus again.
5. Bucharest and Beyond Private Full-Day Tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
This private full day tour will offer you the opportunity to visit Bucharest's most important landmarks and its surroundings. The city, once called "Little Paris" will welcome you with its "Belle Époque" perfume in the restored Old City center with 17th Century old churches and Palaces built in French style. But also make sure you witness the contrasts of the buildings/churches mentioned with the communist blocks and the very modern glass sky scrapers in the business office areas. We shall visit the inside of the famous Palace of Parliament and the Village Museum and also Snagov Monastery, where Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula) is thought to be buried along with Mogosoaia Palace, built by Prince Constantin Brancoveanu between 1698 -1702.
Inclusions: Professional licensed tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees
Reviewed By LauraGoesAbout
We went to Romania for 10 days and wanted to spend some time seeing the highlights of Transylvania. We are a group of 4 women from one family - which included a teenager and a senior with some mobility issues. We thought about renting a car and getting ourselves from place to place, but in the interest of making the trip easier, we looked into a private tour with Mihai. So glad we did! First of all, Mihai was a wonderful communicator from the start. Very responsive over email and very knowledgeable and flexible in helping to plan our 6-day private tour outside of Bucharest. We had an idea of what we wanted to see and he was able to create an itinerary that got it all in and more. He booked all our hotels and tickets to the big sights. It was great to hand over all those planning responsibilities. He also offered suggestions of additional sights and experiences we would not have been able to find on our own - we visited a local distillery, a replica of a wooden church, visited a Gypsy coppersmith and his family, spent time with a woman who uses a traditional loom to create rugs, did wine tasting at a small local winery, ate lunch and dinner at private homes (this is a thing in Romania - private people work with travel agents and will welcome you into their homes and serve a homemade meal - when Mihai suggested that, I thought he was crazy, but these were some of the best meals we had in Romania and definitely the most memorable experiences!). Additionally, we did all the typical sights - Peles, Pelisor, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, the bear sanctuary, the Turda salt mine (this was one of our favorites), some caves, several synagogues (at our request), Astra Village Museum and more. Mihai organized the days well. (I will say that if anyone in your party has mobility challenges, the bear sanctuary is a real struggle and the Valea Cetatii Cave was impossible for my mother-in-law and almost proved too much for those of us without mobility problems!) Each day he would pick us up in his comfortable, roomy van after breakfast and would drop us off at our hotel before dinner and would give us some suggestions and help us make reservations for dinner. As for travelling with Mihai - we were very comfortable with him. He's very respectful and considerate and always flexible. He's interesting to talk to on many subjects but he could gauge when we wanted to talk and when we preferred silence - it was a good balance for long driving stretches. He's also a great driver - and in a country where many roads are not in great shape and the traffic is confusing - it was a big relief to have someone to handle the driving! In addition to our 6 day trip, we had asked Mihai (closer to our travel date) if he could also give us a additional tour of Bucharest. He wasn't available, but he connected us to his colleague Dan, who gave us a great day tour of the city. And we also told Mihai we were interested in finding a cooking experience / food tour and he connected us to Liliana, a formidable and fascinating chef who met us at the market (Dan dropped us off there) and bought food with us, then took us to her house where she cooked (we helped a little) the best food we had on the whole trip. In other words, Mihai will help you make your trip whatever you want it to be. We highly recommend him! Mulțumesc, Mihai!
6. Dracula's Tomb, Mystical Monasteries and Mogosoaia Lake Palace - Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Available in English / Italiano / Français Discover the Mystical Lake Monasteries of Caldarusani and Snagov with Dracula’s Tomb and the unique architecture of the Mogosoaia Lake Palace while enjoying the southern scenery of Bucharest’s surroundings. SafeTours: We have implemented the recommended measures for prevention and disinfection against the coronavirus to ensure the safety of travelers and guides/drivers. Private Tour Highlights: • The Mystical Lake Monasteries: Caldarusani (built in 1638) and Snagov (built in 1408) • Dracula’s Tomb – Vlad the Impaler’s final resting place • Mogosoaia Lake Palace – unique architecture with Byzantine and Neo-Romanian features built by Constantin Brancoveanu, Martyr of Christianity of 18th century • Splendid natural landscapes of the natural lakes and biosphere of nearby surroundings of Bucharest authentic. inspiring. memorable. safe. Values that we hold as promise for each of our concept theme private tour experiences.
Inclusions: Private air-conditioned spacious vehicle , Disinfection of vehicle before and after each tour, English/French/Italian speaking guide/driver for the entire tour , Recommendation for Meals in TripAdvisor Rated Traditional restaurants, High-speed Wi-Fi on board the vehicle , Bottled water on tour start , Fuel, Car insurance, Road taxes , Entrance Tickets to all visited venues, Drive on picturesque roads through typical southern villages and landscapes.
Exclusions: Gratuities for Guide/Driver
Reviewed By Northloop
This was one of the best tours I have made. Really professional guide and show us best parts of this beautifull city. Very helpful and speaks really good English. Thanks! We`ll come back sooner or later and will take another tour.
7. Relax & Wellness at Therme Spa Bucharest
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Relax, have fun, stay healthy! Enjoy good time at one of the the largest relaxation and entertainment center in Europe - Therme Bucharest. Having an indoor temperature of 29-30 degrees Celsius and a water temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, the spa is open all year long. The thermal water makes its way from deep underground to supply 10 pools, 6 saunas, 4 wet saunas and 16 water slides. Located near Bucharest it hosts the widest variety of botanical plants with over 800,000 plants, countless orchids, 1500 palm threes from 6 countries and the biggest network of indoor waterslides in Romania, with a total length of 1,5 km, as well, you can enjoy the largest wave pool (560 square meters) in Romania. With entertainment and recreation facilities that are completely new in Romania, Therme Bucharest is the ideal destination for the whole family. It is the perfect place to experiment the culture of wellness at its highest level.
Inclusions: Admission fee to Therme – Galaxy and Palm area (4.5 hrs), Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Hotel pick-up/drop off
Exclusions: Towels, bathrobe, slippers
Reviewed By AlinaTud
Very friendly, informative, patient and helpful guide. Very good description for all buildings and places.
8. Bucharest surroundings: Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the surroundings of Bucharest in this half day tour! Your tour guide will help you to discover Mogosoaia Palace with its Brancovan style, a unique Romanian architectural style in a mixt of Venetian and Otoman design elements. Learn more about the mystery of Dracula’s thomb at Snagov Monastery a 14th century monastery located on the island in the middle of Snagov Lake transformed by Vlad Dracula in a prison. If you want to discover the real facts and legends about Vlad Impaler and Count Dracula and see the surroundings of Bucharest book this half day tour now!
Inclusions: English speaking Tour Guide, Transport with modern air-conditioned car/minivan, Pick-up/drop-off from centrally located hotels
Exclusions: Photo Fees, Tips for the tour guide / driver, Entrance Fees (23 RON = 5 euro)
Reviewed By Rene S
Due to the current covid situation, I had a private tour that day, which was awesome. Mathias was a great guide, has a lot of general Romanian knowledge along with historical. This made for great conversation on the way to and from the castles. I highly recommend the tour and would gladly do it again with friends and family in the future.
9. Full-Day Bucharest Tour with Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery
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4.6 based on 11 reviews
Explore the cosmopolitan contrasts of Bucharest on a full-day tour of Romania's capital and surrounding sights. See the best of Bucharest, including Communist relics like the supersized Parliament Palace and Revolution Square, plus the charming, French-inspired Old Town and traditional folk houses of the Village Museum. Head outside the city to dig deeper into Romanian history and myths at the royal Mogosoaia Palace and Snagov Monastery—the legendary final resting place of Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler.
Inclusions: Professional English Speaking Guide, Small-Group tour ( maximum of 8 people per tour), Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pick-up and drop-off, Walking tour of the Old Town, Panoramic city tour with stops in the main squares, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Photo tax, Entrance fees ( Palace of Parliament, Village Museum, Snagov Monastery)
Reviewed By yayitssidney
We had a great time with our tour guide, Paul!! My boyfriend and I were vaccinated and decided to spend 4 days in Bucharest. We took this tour on a Sunday and due to the Covid season all the locations we visited were pretty clear. I was very appreciative that we didn't have to fight with crowds or long lines to enter the castles. This tour takes you to all the main castles/places in 12 hours. I chose this tour over the other ones offered on Tripadvisor since it gave us a good amount of time at each spot. I liked that we didn't feel rushed & got to really soak everything in. Yes, it seems long but I swear it goes by quick. Expect to walk a lot & definitely pack some easy to eat snacks. Also, don't forget like I did --- PACK COFFEE! The tour starts early and if you're not a morning person, coffee is a must. No more hesitating and just book it. Great price for a quality tour.
10. The Last Days of Camarad Ceausescu and Vlad the Impaler's Royal Court
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Embark on this small group day trip from Bucharest to discover an important part of Romanian history hidden at Targoviste. On this tour you will learn details about the famous Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula as well as details from Romania's recent history. At the end of the tour you will visit Ceausescu Palace - the home of the former Romanian dictator located in Bucharest.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected), Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Food , Entrance fees
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