Pure History, Adventure and Tradition
Day Trip to Bran Castle & The Real Dracula’s Castle
Day Trip to Bran Castle & Poienari Fortress
Bran Castle
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 incarcerated 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.
Day Trip to Bran Castle & Poienari Fortress
Bran Castle
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 incarcerated 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.
From Bran we depart to Poienari Fortress crossing trough the Rucar-Bran valley. The view is spectacular as we pas by the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains on our way to Wallachia.
Poienari Fortress
Is placed on the highest cliff around Arges at 850 meters, surrounded by a spectacular landscape and, in order to get here, you will have to climb up the 1480 steps. The first documents mentioning the Poienari Fortress are from the 14th Century, when it was only a surveillance tower. In 1457 Dracula used the unfaithful landowners to rebuild it. On Easter Day he trapped them at the religious service in the church and forced them to walk to Poienari. Once there, he raised his sword toward the old fortress ruins and ordered them to repair and consolidate it in 1 week. It’s hard to believe this can be the truth, but the legend says that the people preferred hard work instead of being impaled. Lots of them had lost their lives there as they had to climb the steep hill, but they finished the construction in 1 week, as ordered. All those alive were forgiven by Vlad Tepes because he decided they had learned their lesson.It’s hard to believe this can be the truth, but the legend says that the people preferred hard work instead of being impaled. Lots of them lost their lives there as they had to climb the steep hill, but they finished the construction in 1 week, as ordered. There are more legends about this place and Dracula but you’ll hear them all on this tour.
Poienari Fortress
The Fortress is placed on the highest cliff around Arges at 850 meters, surrounded by a spectacular landscape and, in order to get here, you will have to climb up the 1480 steps.
The first documents mentioning the Poienari Fortress are from the 14th Century, when it was only a surveillance tower. In 1457 Dracula used the unfaithful landowners to rebuild it.
On Easter Day he trapped them at the religious service in the church and forced them to walk to Poienari. Once there, he raised his sword toward the old fortress ruins and ordered them to repair and consolidate it in 1 week.
It’s hard to believe this can be the truth, but the legend says that the people preferred hard work instead of being impaled. Lots of them had lost their lives there as they had to climb the steep hill, but they finished the construction in 1 week, as ordered. All those alive were forgiven by Vlad Tepes because he decided they had learned their lesson.
Tour Details
Prices:
• 1, 2 persons – 150 Euro
• 3, 6 persons – 60 Euro / person
• +6 persons – 50 Euro / person
Included:
• Transport by modern private car/minivan
• English speaking tour guide
Not Included:
• Lunch and Entrance fees at Museums
Prices:
• 1, 2 persons – 150 Euro
• 3, 6 persons – 60 Euro / person
• +6 persons – 50 Euro / person
Included:
• Transport by modern private car/minivan
• English speaking tour guide
Not Included:
• Lunch and Entrance fees at Museums
