Embark on a captivating two-day journey through the mystical landscapes of Transylvania, tracing the steps of Jonathan Harker from the legendary novel 'Dracula'. Experience a blend of breathtaking scenery, historic charm, and intriguing folklore in a land where myth and reality intertwine.

The journey will include scenic drives, a bit of hiking, and visits to charming places.

Bánffy Castle

Discover the grandeur of Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, a striking embodiment of Transylvanian nobility and history, mirroring Jonathan Harker's own quest for understanding in 'Dracula'. As Harker delved into books and maps at the British Museum to grasp the essence of Transylvania, you too will unravel the layers of history and culture enshrined within this majestic castle's walls, gaining a deeper appreciation of the land that once intrigued a nobleman of such enigmatic renown.

"I had visited the British Museum, and made research among the books and maps in the library regarding Transylvania; it had struck me that some foreknowledge of the country could hardly fail to have some importance in dealing with a nobleman of that country" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)

Bistrita

Step into the Bistrita-Nasaud County Museum, where the rich tapestry of local lore and history echoes Jonathan Harker's observations in 'Dracula'. Harker's fascination with Bistritz is mirrored in the museum's captivating exhibits.

"But I found that Bistritz, the post town named by Count Dracula, is a fairly well-known place. [...] I read that every known superstition in the world is gathered into the horseshoe of the Carpathians, as if it were the center of some sort of imaginative whirlpool" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)

Borgo Pass

Journey through the Borgo Pass, the very gateway that Jonathan Harker traversed in 'Dracula'. This pivotal location, steeped in the aura of the novel, offers not just breathtaking natural beauty but also a palpable sense of the mysterious and unknown. As you traverse this historic pass, you'll find yourself enveloped in the same suspenseful atmosphere that Harker experienced, bringing you closer to the heart of the Dracula legend."

"At the Borgo Pass my carriage will await you and will bring you to me" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)

Where is the Castle!?

We will take journey through the Călimani Mountains, where we'll explore by car and on foot, seeking the elusive location of Dracula's Castle, just as Bram Stoker imagined in his legendary tale.

"I find that the district he named is in the extreme east of the country, just on the borders of three states, Transylvania, Moldavia and Bukovina, in midst of the Carpathian mountains; one of the wildest and least known portions of Europe. I was not able to light on any map or work giving the exact locality of the Castle Dracula" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)