We invite you to experience the history, myth and intrigue of Transylvania’s Bran Castle in Romania, which is widely considered to be the inspiration behind the home of Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's classic novel. Follow along as our local guides explore the connection between the characterization of Stoker’s infamous Dracula and the real-life, 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, Vlad III—commonly known as “Vlad the Impaler.” Visit the fortress of Sighisoara, where Vlad was born, then journey to Bran Castle, where he was believed to be imprisoned. Finally, visit Snagov Monastery on a tiny island in a beautiful lake outside Bucharest—the alleged burial place of Vlad III.