It really doesn’t get much more iconic than celebrating Halloween in the birthplace of Dracula himself! Get ready for an adventure that combines the best Halloween sights and frights as you experience the hidden wonders of Transylvania. 

Trip Details

• This is hosted by one of our tour supplier partners
• 6 days/5 spooky nights
• Starts and ends in Bucharest, Romania
• Accommodations: 4-star hotels
• 5 breakfasts and the Vampire Gourmet Dinner at Castle Bran Halloween Party are included
• Travel via air-conditioned coach or mini-bus
• Group size: 12-42 People
• Must be 18+
• Price: from $2092 per person

_{Price is based on sample itinerary and subject to change with further customizations.}

Day 1: Welcome to Bucharest

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Later that evening, around 7pm, you will have an informal welcome meeting with your tour guide and fellow travelers. Enjoy getting to meet the rest of your group and learning more about your upcoming tour. Then, head out for your optional group dinner and walk the streets of Bucharest.

Day 2: Bucharest City Tour

After a hefty breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to launch your discovery of the fascinating Romanian capital, Bucharest. Follow your guide as you visit unmissable landmarks of the city, starting with the Revolution Square, Arc of Triumph and Romania Athenaem. Learn about the unique culture and vast history of the city as you continue to the famous Opera House, National Military Club, Dimitrie Gusti National Village and the Palace of Parliament, each building presents a different perspective to the Romanian culture and an artwork in itself.

Take some personal leisure time to explore this gorgeous city on your own, then return to the hotel to get your costume ready for the big Halloween party at Castle Bran tomorrow!

Day 3:  Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, and Brasov

Today’s the day we set course for the infamous Halloween costume party at Castle Bran! Drive through misty forests of lush green towards your first stop at Peles Castle in Sinaia, a beautiful neo-renaissance castle in the Carpathian mountains (Please note that it is not possible to go inside of the castle).

Next, prepare to enter the legendary Bran Castle, also known as the Castle of Count Dracula! This iconic sight is where legend and reality blend together to create the timeless tale of Dracula. Continue deep into Transylvania to Brasov, a fascinating town surrounded by medieval Saxon walls and embellished with gothic & baroque architecture. Starting with the cobble-stone Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square), visit famous landmarks as the Black Church and Muresenilor House Museum before checking into your hotel to ready for the Halloween costume party!

Hop on your transfer to the Halloween party and have an unforgettable feast with fellow vampires. If you’re brave, take your chance at the costume contest!

Make sure to not miss the return transfer departing at 1am. But if the night is still young for you, you may continue the party at the Royal Park until later hours and return to the hotel on your own terms.

Day 4 : Brasov, Sighisoara, and Cluj-Napoca

Ready to follow in the footsteps of Count Dracula? Your journey continues to Sighisoara after a stop at the Clock Tower. Soak in marvellous views of Sighisoara Citadel, the Dominican Monastery, The Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal), and Dracula’s House while listening to your guide about the colourful background of the town.

Your next stop will be the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region, Cluj-Napoca! Tag along with your tour leader for a sightseeing tour of this colorful town, visiting the Union Square, St. Mihail Church and Matthias Corvinus Monument. Then, make way to your 4-star hotel and enjoy your evening.

Day 5 : Cluj-Napoca, Salina Turda, Hunedeoara, and Sibiu

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the salt mines of Turda. This fascinating geologic wonder first produced salt for the region in antique times, and has been active since the 11th century! Continue on to Hunedeoara Castle, also known as the Corvin Castle, and learn all about the vibrant history of the Transylvanian citadel from your guide. Your next stop will be the fairytale-like town of Sibiu. Relax at your hotel following your busy day, or start exploring Sibiu as you wish.

Day 6 : Sibiu, Bucharest

Start your day with a walking tour of charming Sibiu. Presenting marvellous samples of Germanic architecture, Sibiu’s legacy dates back to Saxxon settlers from the 12th century. Tag along your tour leader to view landmarks such as Brukenthal Palace, Piata Mare (city square), Lutheran Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. In the afternoon, you will leave for Bucharest, where your trip ends and you say goodbye to your new friends.

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