Halloween Tour in Transylvania
Join our special Halloween Tour in Transylvania, the only tour which provides two amazing Halloween parties at Bran castle and in Sighisoara medieval citadel. Spend your Halloween in Romania following our special tour for this event to trace the footsteps of the "Vlad Dracula". Travel with your specialist tour guide to ancient residents of this phenomenon where Vlad used to dwell. Discover the truth and the myth of this unique legend. We have also included important elements of Romanian sightseeing places and history. Halloween {arty at Bran Castle, the most famous castle from Transylvania, also called – Dracula’s Castle, built in 14th century and the second Halloween party at Sighisoara, an amazing old medieval town, where Vlad Dracula was born.
ItineraryDay 1: October 29th Tuesday, October 29th; BUCHAREST – SNAGOV – PREJMER – BRASOV ARRIVAL IN BUCHARESTPass By: Bucharest, Bucharest
In the morning between 8.00-9.00 AM we’ll organize a pick-up from the hotels located in the central part of Bucharest. We’ll have a panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, Victoriei Avenue, etc
Then we’ll travel on the route to Transylvania crossing the scenic Carpathians mountains using the beautiful Prahova Valley.
Stop At: Snagov Monastery, Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea, Snagov 077117 Romania
First visit of our trip will be at Snagov monastery, located on a lake, it used to be a fortified monastery in the time of Vlad Dracula and it is believed that his tomb is located there.
Next we’ll continue across the Carpathians Mountains through the beautiful Prahova River Valley. Along the route we’ll have a stop where you can buy a quick lunch (sandwiches , pastry, etc) on your own expense.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer, East side of the Brasov Depression, Prejmer 507165 Romania
On the other side of the mountains, in Transylvania we’ll visit a unique place included in the UNESCO Heritages List – Prejmer fortified church. Built starting with 13th century it is a sample of a religious and defensive system, used as a refuge by the local villagers in the Middle Ages.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov in a 3 star hotel, located in the Historic Town
Day 2: Wednesday, October 30th ; BRASOV – Private Halloween Party at Bran CastleStop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
Breakfast between 07-10.00
Meet with your tour guide at 10.00. Start a walking tour of Brasov’s Historic Town.
Highlights: Council Square, Black Church, Ecaterina’s Gate, Weaver’s Bastion, White and Black towers, St Nicholas church.
Few people know that the famous Vlad Dracula has spent a few years in Brasov, doing trades and having a love affair with the beautiful Katharina.
The tour ends around 13.00 hrs. Time at your leisure to have lunch and to get ready for the Halloween party.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
At 17.00 hrs we’ll depart on the route to Bran castle, where you’ll be invited to a:
Private Halloween Party inside of the Bran castle
It is a private event, dedicated just for the members of our groups (approx. 80-90 people).
The whole castle is rented for us until 23.00 hrs.
We’ll start with a night time tour of the castle guided by Vlad himself. You’ll have access to the majority of rooms including some which are not included in the standard tours.
During the event a fine Halloween dinner will be served with a 3 course meal and Bran castle wine and plum brandy.
Halloween party in the castle’s living room with music and dance.
Halloween costumes are highly recommended.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: During the event a fine Halloween dinner will be served with a 3 course meal and Bran castle wine and plum brandy.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov in a 3 star hotel, located in the Historic Town
Day 3: Thursday, October 31st; BRASOV – RUPEA - SIGHISOARAStop At: Cetatea Rupea, Strada Cetatii, Rupea 505500 Romania
Breakfast between 07:00-10.00
At 10,30 and depart on the route to Sighisoara – the birthplace of Vlad Dracula.
On the route we’ll stop to visit Rupea fortress (14th century) , another sample of the Transylvanian defensive system.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Around 13.30 we’ll arrive at Sighisoara, one of the better preserved medieval towns from Transylvania. We’ll have a walking tour of Sighisoara’s historic centre. Highlights are: The Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, the Scholar’s Stairs, The Monastery Church, the towers of the citadel (originally fourteen), The Shoemakers Town, the Tailor’s Tower, the Tinsmiths Tower.
Time at your leisure for lunch and souvenirs shopping (between 15.00-18.00 hrs).
At 18.00 we’ll go in a small family cellar where we’ll taste the local plum / pear brandy and fruit liqueurs, made after an old traditional family recipe.
At 19.00 hrs we’ll have a second Halloween Special Dinner in an old restaurant from Dracula’s birthplace.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: At 19.00 hrs we’ll have a second Halloween Special Dinner in an old restaurant from Dracula’s birthplace.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sighisoara in a 3 stars hotel, located in the historic town.
Day 4: Friday, Nov 1st. SIGHISOARA – CORVIN’S CASTLE – SIBIUStop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
Breakfast. Departure at 9.00 AM on the route to Hunedoara to visit the scenic Corvin’s Castle, the biggest medieval castle of Transylvania. the residence of the brave Transylvanian Governor – John Hunyad (Iancu de Hunedoara). The castle built in XV century is the biggest medieval castle from Romania and it’s also considered one of the most haunted places from Europe. There are good chances that the famous Vlad Tepes to be spent couple days in this castle. There is no better time to visit this castle than the Halloween.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
We’ll end the day in Sibiu, one of the oldest and biggest medieval towns from Transylvania and former capital of this region. We’ll have a walking tour of the Sibiu’s Old District. The city is reminiscent of old European cities such as Nuremberg and it was founded in 1190 and grew to be the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. Highlights: the Big Square, the Small Square, The staircase Tower, the Lier’s Bridge, Evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, medieval wall and fortifications.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in a 4 stars hotel from Sibiu.
Day 5: Saturday, Nov 2nd. SIBIU – BUCHARESTStop At: Cozia Monastery, Calea lui Traian 816, Caciulata 245601 Romania
Breakfast between 07:00-9.00. Check-out latest at 9.00
9.00 AM - departure by bus on the route to Bucharest, crossing the mountains through the beautiful Olt River Valley. Stop on the route at Cozia monastery, built in 14th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Bucharest, Bucharest
Arrive in Bucharest around 3.00 PM. Drop-off at your hotel in Bucharest (for central located hotels).
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Tour require a minimum age of 14)"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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