Halloween Weekend in Transylvania

This is a  3 day short break including a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace, Transylvania’s iconic image, Bran Castle and one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, The Medieval Saxon city of Brasov.

The itinerary is complimented by an excellent selection of medieval 3* hotels.
The Halloween Party includes a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special programme including the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, Vampiresa Hunting and many dark surprises.

Highlights

Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel- a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special programme including:

Ritual Killing of the Living Dead - Help a haunted spirit to gain his peace - attend the ritual of killing a strigoi. The event was presented by Travel Channel in the Hunt for Dracula episode as we have assisted them on a documentary based on Transylvania’s darkest legends

Vampiresa Hunting, Romanian Folk Show and many dark surprises.

The Medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara - Dracula’s birth place, the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377.

The Medieval Saxon city of Brasov – one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe

Day by day itinerary

DAY 1, October 28, Bucharest – Sighisoara (290 km, 4h 27m driving)

10:00 AM: Welcome to Transylvania! Our English speaking guide collects you from Moxa Boutique Hotel. Next stop is Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful inhabited fortified citadels. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula was borne.

08:00 PM : Put on your costume and get into the mood, this is the reason for your travel to Transylvania. Prepare for the Halloween Party. You will enjoy a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special program.

If you survive you’ll find refugee in a 3* hotel located in the very heart of the medieval citadel.

DAY 2, October 29, Sighisoara - Sibiu - Brasov (237 km, 4h driving)  

Enjoy medieval charm at its best, visit Sighisoara's main tourist attractions: The Clock Tower, standing 60 meters tall on top of the citadel's hill, it hosts a museum and offers a great view over the citadel.

Morning drive to Sibiu. The fortified town of Sibiu has been the centre of Romania's German minority since medieval times and it is one of Romania's most beautiful cities. The city contains the largest concentrations of famous sites in Romania.

Travel next to the Medieval Saxon city of Brasov, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, home to the impressive Black Church, the largest Gothic edifice in South Eastern Europe.

DAY 3, October 30, Brasov – Bran - Bucharest (171 km, 2h 55 min driving) 

11:00 AM Explore Transylvania's symbol, Bran Castle. It owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. Transfer to Bucharest Airport / your booked hotel.

*Please have in mind that accommodation for the last day of the tour is not included.

**Airport/Hotel drop off included

This tour is Available for free if:
You don’t have a reflection in the mirror,
You decompose when sunlight strikes you,
You’re over 200 years old,
Can use your wings to fly to Transylvania,
Well, this holiday is free for you! Come join your fellow vampires in Transylvania:-)
Blood treats not included!

See more photos on previous editions 

You will be picked up from the Airport/ Moxa Boutique Hotel in Bucharest on first day of the tour, between 09:00 - 10:00 am Bucharest local time (GMT+2)

Please have in mind that activitygift.ro will issue only a presentation Gift Voucher. Your Travel Voucher will be issued within 48 hours ( working days) from Transylvania Live Expert in Transylvania, tour-operator.

Voucher valid for: 12 months

How long this activity takes: 3 days

Minimum number of people required: this tour is  guaranteed departure every year

Minimum age required: this tour is suitable for a 6 years old child

Maximum age required: does not apply

More Info:

• Price includes:

-  The services of a professionally trained English speaking guide. 

- Accommodation: 2 nights in 3* hotels

- Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (3 course dinner) - 1 Festive Halloween Dinner in Sighisoara including a 3 course meal plus dessert - Candy Bar 

- Open Bar between 20:00 - 24:30.

- Transportation: entire land transfers based on standard European car, microbus, coach, depending upon the number of travellers.

- Pick up: Airport/your booked Hotel in Bucharest or Otopeni, on first day of the tour, between 09:00 - 10:00 am Bucharest local time (GMT+2). You will meet our tour guide at the reception desk. Later pick up is not available.

- Entry fees to the following tourist attractions: Clock Tower 

- Special Events: Halloween Party in Sighisoara

•  Not included: plane ticket, airport fees, photo & video tax and other not mentioned

  Special notes & info

• Please bring your own Halloween costume!
  In Romania the weather in October-November is very unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 15-20 grades Celsius, and night time temperatures between 5-10 grades Celsius; but it is very much possible that you will see some snowfall especially in the mountain section. However the weather is very changeable, so you should expect big temperature changing.

  The garlic, cross and the survival techniques are on us!

          Other mentions

• Once you realise the price of good beer and wine you will probably not want to return to your country.
• Plenty of English is spoken and you will find the people are friendly and open.
• No visa is required and you can get green card extension insurance from your insurer to cover Romania.

Transylvania Live specialises in travel to Romania and we are here to offer you a personal, flexible and highly efficient service. Therefore, if you have any other queries or you would like to adapt your Romanian package in any way, we will be pleased to offer you any assistance that you may require.

Calendar : October