Day Trip to Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress

Day Trip to Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress

Bran Castle

The Bran Castle was built by the Teuton knights in the 13th Century as a defense fortress to protect the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. In the 15th Century, Dracula, (“Vlad the Impaler”) was imprisoned here. For Centuries people have been looking for the truth behind Dracula. On this trip you’ll hear the legend, the truth and true stories of the locals. You’ll taste the local produce and most importantly you’ll have fun.

Rasnov Fortress

This is an impressive 14th Century Fortress built on top of a 150m hill built by the Saxon colonists to protect the crop. The simple yet effective structure of the fortress still stands against all enemies and elements of nature.

As we drive by the scenic Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains, Rasnov Fortress appears like a fairy tale Castle on top of the hill. On the site,  the deepest well in Eastern Europe was built, with a depth of 146 meters. To build the well 2 Turkish prisoners worked for 17 years in exchange of their freedom.

From the Fortress on the sunny days there’s a visibility of 30 km with beautiful views of Bucegi & Piatra Craiului Mountains. The fortress was built to protect 11 villages around Rasnov. In 800 years of existence no one could conquer the Fortress by war.

Prices:

• 1, 2 persons – 45 Euros
• 3, 6 persons – 20 Euros / person
• +6 persons – 20 Euros / person

Included:

• Transport by modern private car/minivan
• English speaking tour guide

Not Included:

• Lunch and Entrance fees at Museums