About this experience
It is a wonderful tour in the heart of Transylvania, which combines the history and architecture of medieval castles (Bran and Rasnov) with beautiful landscapes from the Romanian traditional villiges ,and especially spectacular by meeting the brown bears in the sanctuary of Zarnesti
The Bran castle, also known as the Dracula castle, build in the 14 century and made famous by the Irish writer Bram Stoker. Legends,spirits, ghosts and many mysteries will be encountered at Draculas castle.Third we have Rasnov fortress, build in the 13th century on top of a rocky hill creating the perfect vantage point over the surounding valley,reason why it was concured only once in 1611.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Transport with luxury van Mercedes Vklass 2017 or similar Cars
- "Skip the line" at the ticket office for Bran Castle
- Free Wi-Fi available from hot spot while in the private car
- Refrigerator with water bottles in the van
- Professsional driver-guide
Not included
- The entraces tickets at Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Bear Sanctuary
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
The Bran castle also known as the Dracula castle, build in the 14 century and made famous by the Irish writer Bram Stoker. Legends,spirits, ghosts and many mysteries will be encountered at Draculas castle .Bran castle will take you back to the 14th century when times where much simpler.Here we will encounter the gotic architecture of the castle. Build on a bolder in a valley having the roll to look over the border and protect the entrance into Transylvania.Tall walls, cold,robust towers, rooms surrounded in mistery offer the perfect ambience to take you back to the medieval times when the castle was patrolled by guards and where Dracula tortured thousands.
The Rasnov fortress has a very stratigical positioning the fortress was protected by its tall walls that are still standing even after almost 700 years. The fortress had the roll to protect the villagers in chase of attacks. Here you will be able to see the ruins of a catholic chapel, the defence towers and also the ruins of the aprox 80 houses, the school and the water well that was dug by 2 prisoners and is 146 m deep.
We will visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Eastern Europe. In this sanctuary live about 110 brown bears.
In Romania it is the largest population of brown bears in Europe, approximately 6000 specimens.
Adult bears and cubs live in the sanctuary.
Before being brought here, they lived in captivity or were brought from other areas of Romania, where they had problems surviving (Bear cubs).
Adult bears and cubs live in the sanctuary.
Tourists will be delighted by the playful bears, will be able to take photos and will also be able to adopt a bear, thus giving a better life to the bears in the sanctuary.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will come pick you up from your hotel/accomodation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Discovery Transylvania
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old cannot enter the sanctuary. This rule is imposed by the administrators of the sanctuary.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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