- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - The medieval structure was built in 1377 to safeguard the trading route between Transylvania and Wallachia, enlarged and restored a few times to become a royal residence in the 1920s under Queen Marie of Romania. Bran Castle also known as “Dracula’s Castle”, the castle is built on a hilltop with a view of each part of the valley. The castle got its fame from the novel “Dracula”, written by Bram Stoker, and Dracula movie due later directed by Francis Ford Coppola. - Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - we will bear watch at Bear Sanctuary, here time of 1 hour our guide will introduce us to the over 100 residents of the place and each of their unique stories. We will watch the bears as they roam in their spacious enclosures, climbing trees and taking dips in pools will make you feel extraordinary. These bears come from bleak backgrounds, thanks to the efforts of the sanctuary, they are now able to enjoy normal, happy lives. From the front of the sanctuary, we will have a great 360 degrees panorama which reveals the superb views of Bucegi Mountain and Piatra Craiului Mountains. - Vulcan - In the afternoon you will have the chance to try the traditional Romanian food made by our hosts in their homes with natural local farm-fresh ingredients.
- Lunch included
- Entrance fees to Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary covered
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- No additional fuel surcharges
- Complimentary bottled water
- Parking fees taken care of
- Gratuities
Explore two of Transylvania’s most popular destinations, Bran’s medieval castle and the Bear Sanctuary. We’ll tour the world’s largest brown bear sanctuary, gain insight into these amazing animals, and delve into the myths surrounding Dracula.
To begin, we’ll glimpse the Rasnov Fortress from afar - this fortified stone structure was built to defend against the aggressive Tartars and served as a safe haven for locals during periods of medieval conflict.
Subsequently, we’ll observe bears at the Bear Sanctuary. Our guide will spend an hour introducing us to the sanctuary’s 100+ residents and sharing their singular tales.
Following that, we’ll explore Bran’s stunning gothic castle, marvel at rooms steeped in history from 1377 through to present day.
In the late afternoon, you’ll get to savor authentic Romanian cuisine, prepared by our local hosts, featuring fresh, farm-grown ingredients.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
