We arrived late in the day and the caretakers unlocked the monastery for us. We had the place to ourselves; just my son and I and Vlads ( supposed) grave. The interior is beautiful and there are lots of documents displayed to tell the history and story of the monastery & Vlad. Make sure to bring some cash to buy a magnet or bracelet! If you are going on the “Dracula Tour” in Romania, you must stop here!

Just visited since it was very close to our route. Actually the small monastery is owned privately. The place where the monastery is located is on a small island on a lake. So you pay 20 Lei/ per person for the entrance and 10Lei if you want to take pictures inside! No receipts, no papers, just you give for no document. What a trap! Historically there is no full evidence that the body (not the head) is buried there. However it is said so… Some paintings on the wall are not old, actually they are painted new and tried to look old! Inside you can spend only 10 minutes but outside or at the lake side there is more better.

The guide Narcis fulfilled our expectations. Great knowledge of the subject but also about the country tumultuous history. This tour was combined with Mogosoaia Palace. The pick up was on time and the guide was very helpful regarding our requests and questions. I would say it is worthy to spend a few hours out of Bucharest visiting those attractions.

A 45minute drive from Bucharest was Snagov Monastery, the island 'burial place' of Vlad Tepes, inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula. We paid to get in, there are two prices, entry and entry where you can take photos, the difference being pennies but it amused me greatly for some reason. You park a bit away from the island and cross a bridge to the monastery which takes you and go through someones house/farm to get here along with their four dogs, which certainly adds to the experience. We were fortunate to have a private tour so got a lot of historical information although there is a little bit of written information inside to give you some history. The grounds although small are worth a little stroll around. Is it worth the 45 minute from Bucharest, well yes if you have a car readily available or have this as part of a tour as we did.