Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad The Impaler

A short break including a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace, Transylvania’s iconic image, Bran Castle and the Medieval Saxon city of Sibiu, concentrating the largest number of famous sights in Romania.

Highlights

Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel - a delicious traditional 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, a Magicians Show and many dark surprises.

Ritual Killing of a Living Dead - help a haunted spirit to gain his peace - attent the ritual of killing a strigoi

The Medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara - Dracula's birthplace, the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Halloween Party in the grounds of Bran Castle* – also known as Dracula’s Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377

*Please keep in mind that the Halloween Party on the grounds of Bran Castle depends a lot on the epidemiological evolution of COVID-19.

Night visit to Bran Castle - decorated for Halloween and populated with glamorous witches

Festive dinner in Bran - including a costume contest

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

Day by day itinerary

DAY 1, Cluj-Napoca – Sighisoara (150 km , 2h 30min driving)

10:00 AM - Welcome to  Transylvania! Our English speaking guide collects you from Hotel Transilvania. Optionally, visit Turda Salt Mine, one of the biggest saline in Romania , the Salt Mines of Turda, with impressive halls named after kings and queens.

Continue your journey with 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 born.

20:00  Put on your costume and get into the mood, this is the reason for your travel to Transylvania. Prepare yourself for Halloween Party . You’ll 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,  Sighisoara - Brasov – Bran (145 km, 2h , 20 min 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 hostst a museum and offers a great view over the citadel.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. Explore Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle. It owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula

19:30 The ultimate Halloween Party at the Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle! Enjoy an unforgettable night tour of Bran Castle, meet the Wicked Fairies and get lost in their euphoric dance along with a glass of local red wine. Feel amazing being part of a great and dynamic Halloween Party in the courtyard of Bran Castle until 4:00 am.

DAY 3, November 1, Bran - Turda - Cluj-Napoca (293 km, 4h 50 min driving)

Drive to Turda, a small town with an intimate medieval atmosphere where you can enjoy a dinner in Hunter Prince, a Dracula themed restaurant. Transfer next to Cluj Napoca for the return flight. The tour ends around 8:00 pm.

* 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!

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Calendar : October 28 - October 30 , 2022