8-Day Halloween in Transylvania including 3 Halloween parties
A literary Dracula Tour included by Fodor's Travel Guide in Top 10 Must-Do Adventure, the tour includes 3 Halloween parties: the funniest Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula's birthplace with happenings like The Ritual Killing of a Living Dead (as seen on Travel Channel), Witchery moments etc., Halloween Party at Bran Castle, and visits to the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler: Poenari Fortress, Corvinesti Castle, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara. Also the tour is half board: breakfasts and diners included.
ItineraryDay 1: Bucharest - Snagov - BucharestStop At: Snagov Monastery, Strada Manastirea Vlad Tepes Silistea, Snagov 077117 Romania
DAY 1, Bucharest.10:00 AM. Our guide connects with you at the reception desk of a centrally located 4* hotel in Bucharest.Visit Snagov Monastery where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried after his assassination.Your first day ends with a welcome dinner in one of Bucharest ’s top traditional restaurants. 4* centrally located accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: 4* centrally located hotel
Day 2: Bucharest – Poienari- Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20min driving)Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Bucharest – Poienari- Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20min driving). Enjoy a morning visit of Poienari- Vlad’s old and faithful fortress (*Poienari Citadel is currently closed due to high bear presence in the area. For your safety, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to visit this landmark). To visit the impressive fortress and admire the unique and breathless view from the top you’ll need to climb over 1400 stairs. Evening in Sibiu, the European Cultural Capital for 2007. Accommodate in a 4* hotel, enjoy a traditional Saxon dinner in one of the best restaurants in Sibiu.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Poienari Castle, Transfagarasan, Arefu 117040 Romania
It was erected around the beginning of the 13th century by the first Romanian rulers in the South region of Romania, known as Wallachia. However, in the 15th century, realizing the potential for a castle perched high on a steep precipice of rock, Vlad III the Impaler repaired and consolidated the structure, making it one of his main fortresses.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: 4* centrally located hotel
Day 3: Sibiu – Hunedoara - TURDA (272 km, 3h 19 min driving)Stop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
We leave the impressive medieval town of Sibiu and head next to Hunedoara. Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti castle. Overnight in Turda, a small town with an intimate medieval atmosphere, home to one of the oldest Salt Mine in Romania. Accommodate in a 4* hotel, often referred to as a medieval fantasy with beds. Delight yourself with a vampire menu for dinner.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: 4* Dracula themed hotel
Day 4: Turda - Cluj-Napoca - Tihuta/Borgo Pass (191 km, 3h driving)Stop At: Salina Turda, Aleea Durgaului 7, Turda 401200 Romania
Prepare to descent to the heart of one of the biggest saline in Romania , the Salt Mines of Turda. Drive next to the city of Cluj Napoca to enjoy a city tour revealing beautiful medieval buildings such as Saint Andrews Cathedral.
After admiring the city’s medieval buildings, follow into Jonathan Harker’s footsteps and drive to Borgo Pass. Check in at Hotel Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, a 3* hotel designed in accordance to Bram Stoker’s imagination. Enjoy a special 3-course dinner, traditional music around a huge bone fire. Furthermore, you will visit Count Dracula’s coffin, situated in the basement of the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: 3* hotel centrally located
Day 5: Borgo Pass - Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29min driving)Stop At: Sighisoara, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Next stop, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel.
20 : 00 Put on your costume and get into the mood, this is the reason for your travel to Transylvania. Prepare yourself for the best Halloween Party.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: 3* medieval hotel
Day 6: Sighisoara – Brasov – Bran ( 145 km, 2h , 20 min driving)Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Today we'll enjoy Brasov - a city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere which has played a vital role in Romania’s history, both old and new.
19:30 The ultimate Halloween Party at the Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle!
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: 3* centrally located hotel
Day 7: Bran – Sinaia -Bucharest (174 km, 2h 50 min driving)Stop At: Pelisor Castle, Aleea Pele ului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Visit Pelisor Castle. Transfer to Otopeni for your return flight. ETA in Bucharest, 7 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: 4* centrally located hotel
Day 8: BucharestPass By: Bucharest, Bucharest
Your transfer to the airport is not included.
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"*Please have in mind that Halloween Party at Bran Castle is organized by administration of Bran Castle. Transylvania Live is not responsible for the content of the program/ changing’s, organizing manner or even cancelation. Transylvania Live provides only with the admission logistic."
"Please bring your Halloween costume for the parties."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
10:00 AM
Duración: 8 Days
Lugar de comienzo: MOXA Bucharest Boutique Hotel, 2-4, Strada Mihail Moxa St, București 010961, Romania
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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