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Vampire Tours and Halloween Travel Packages – Discover the land of Dracula!
7-Days Vampire Tour
The 7-Days Vampire Tour is running throughout the year. We depart on every Saturday, between May and October. Our English speaking guide collects you from Bucharest. Highlights include Snagov Monastery, the alleged burial place of Vlad the Impaler, followed by Poienari Fortress, the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu or the beautiful Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara.
Next, arrive in Turda, visit the unique Salt Mine and then attend the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed according to old customs and traditions. After that, join our team on a fun Evening Sitting.
After the unforgettable events in Turda, travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Visit attractions such as the Clock Tower History Museum or the Medieval Weapons Collection. From here, drive to the iconic Bran Castle, a symbol of Transylvania and then travel to Sinaia and visit Peles Palace, which used to serve as a summer residence of the Royal Family. Before returning to Bucharest, stop in Targoviste and discover the ruins of Vlad the Impaler’s Old Court.
Halloween Travel Packages – Awarded 7-Days Tour
The Awarded 7-Days Halloween Tour is the flagship of our catalog. Fodor’s Travel Guide placed it in their Top 10 ‘Must-Do Adventures’ list and it has received accolades such as ‘Tour of the Year 2019’ on TourRadar.
Our experienced guide collects you from Bucharest. Highlighs include Snagov Monastery, the alleged burial place of Vlad the Impaler, followed by Poienari Fortress or the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu where you will cross the famous Bridge of Lies.
Visit Corvinesti Castle, a beautiful Gothic-style edifice which used to serve as the residence of ruler Iancu de Hunedoara. From here, travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Accommodate in a 3* Medieval Hotel. In the evening, join us in the dungeon for our amazing Halloween Party in Transylvania. Enjoy a shot of ‘tuica’, also known as ‘water of fire’ and then attend a special program including a stunning magic show, an impressive ballet choreography and our Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead.
The next morning, visit the Clock Tower History Museum, the Medieval Weapons Collection and the Torture Room. Afterwards, travel to the iconic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Join us at the entrance, take advantage of our ‘skip the ticket office’ line and enjoy a unique night tour of the castle followed by a fun Halloween Party on the grounds.
On your last day in Transylvania, drive to Sinaia and visit Pelisor Castle, located in the vicinity of the more popular Peles Palace. We drop you off at the airport or at your booked hotel.
3-Days Vampire Short Break
Our 3-Days Vampire Tour departs from Cluj-Napoca on customer request. Travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel and discover impressive highlights such as the Clock Tower History Museum or the Torture Room. From here, drive to Sibiu. Go on a tour of the city and find attractions such as the Bridge of Lies (make sure you tell the truth when crossing it).
On your second day in Transylvania, visit the impressive Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara and then drive to Turda. Accommodate in a 4* castle-style hotel and enjoy a vampire menu for dinner. Next, join us for the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed according to old customs and traditions and followed by a fun Evening Sitting. Note that, while we require only two travelers for this tour to depart, the Ritual can only be performed if your group includes at least four members.
The next morning, visit the unique Turda Salt Mine and then return to Cluj-Napoca for a fun city tour which includes the popular St. Michael’s Cathedral. We drop you off at the airport for your return flight.
Study Trip – Transylvania’s Undying Legend
Our Study Trips are amazing 11-Days experiences designed for large groups of students accompanied by a teacher. If you teach a class at university and you want to take your students on a field trip, this is the perfect itinerary! Discover amazing cultural and traditional highlights in Transylvania and find out the dark legends surrounding Dracula!
On your first day, our experienced guide collects you from the airport. Discover Snagov Monastery and then return to Bucharest for a fun city tour. Other highlights include the ruins of the Royal Court in Targoviste, the royal Peles Palace in Sinaia or the iconic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle.
Apuseni Mountains – Caves and a unique Steam Train Ride
While in the area, discover impressive caves such as ‘Valley of the Citadel’ or ‘Bat’s Cave’ (you will only visit the entrance, as this cave is closed to the public for your own safety). From Bran, travel to Poienari Fortress, Dracula’s old mountain refuge and then visit the legendary Curtea de Arges Monastery. Arrive in Sibiel and explore the Village Museum before traveling to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Tour the old citadel and discover attractions such as the Clock Tower History Museum.
From Sighisoara, travel to Turda. Visit the unique Salt Mine and attend the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed by our team. The next day, drive to Apuseni Mountains. Discover the best caves in Transylvania: Meziad Cave, Bear’s Cave or Scarisoara Cave, which hosts one of the largest underground glaciers in the world. Accommodate in a guesthouse and enjoy a home made dinner.
Discover one of the most spectacular caves in Apuseni, Huda lui Papara, and then travel to Sacel and meet a talented popular woodcraftsman who will teach you how to carve the perfect wooden stake. Last, but not least, go on a Steam Train ride on Vaser Valley. Discover 50 km of breathtaking landscapes and snap unique photos (don’t worry, the train moves very slow so you won’t have a problem snapping amazing shots). On your last day in Transylvania, return to Cluj-Napoca for your airport drop-off.
Halloween Travel Packages – 3-Days Short Breaks
Our 3-Days Halloween Short Breaks are focused on the best parties in Transylvania. Depart from Cluj-Napoca or Bucharest. Regardless of your itinerary, arrive in Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Accommodate in a 3* medieval hotel. In the evening, join us in the dungeon for our amazing Halloween Party. Enjoy a delicious festive dinner and attend our unforgettable schedule including a breathtaking magic show, an impressive ballet performance and our Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead.
The next morning, travel to Bran Village. Accommodate at a hotel within walking distance from Dracula’s Castle. Enjoy a traditional dinner and then join us at the entrance to the castle. If you enter with our organized group, you will take advantage of the ‘skip the ticket office line’ service. Go on a unique night tour of the castle and then party on the grounds till morning.
On your last day in Transylvania, return to Cluj-Napoca or Bucharest for the airport or hotel drop-off.
Halloween Travel Packages and Vampire Itineraries – Prices
When you book a Transylvanian experience, the first thing you need to know is its price. You might choose your tour based on how much it costs or you may need this information so you can plan a budget. Either way, you want to know all about potential costs in order to be prepared when you arrive in the land of Dracula.
The tour price can be influenced by several factors: their length, the attractions included or the accommodation types (the standard price includes 3* and 4* hotels, but we can also provide 5* accommodation for an extra cost).
Tailor made itineraries cost more than the regular editions. These specific tours allow you to depart on a date which suits you best and to travel with your friends or family members only.
On average , a short break can be booker for around €650, while 7-Days tours cost around €1200. Discover the exact price of each itinerary we organize on the respective tour pages.
11-Days Study Trips – Costs
If you are looking for the perfect destination for a tour along with your group of students, Transylvania is the best choice. Our Study Trips provide the opportunity discover cultural and traditional attractions, as well as highlights related to Vlad the Impaler. The group leader – the teacher accompanying his/her students travels free of charge.
For the ‘Transylvania’s Undying Legend’ Study Trip, travelers have to pay €1790 or €1999 for single rooms. Meanwhile, the ‘Dracula Tours for Schools’ itinerary costs €1557 or €1837 for single rooms.
Halloween Travel Packages – 10-Days Tour, Budapest Departure
Our 10-Days Halloween experience departs from the capital of our neighbours, Budapest. Visit Tokaj Winery and taste the same brand of wine Dracula used to serve to his guests. Arrive in Transylvania and enjoy the same attractions available on our 7-Days Halloween Tour (including the 3 Halloween Parties). Return to Hungary and go on a tour of Szeged, also known as the Sun City before retuning to Budapest for your drop-off. This itinerary costs €1790 or €1999 for single rooms.
Costs for 7-Days Tours in Transylvania
The best itineraries available in our catalog, our 7-Days Tours, include the best Dracula related attractions as well as a series of special events.
- Our 7-Days Vampire itinerary departs every Saturday, between May and October. Book it now for €1159
- In July, we organize a discounted edition of this itinerary, available for €999 – one time/year only
- The ‘Best of Romania’ edition includes 4 special dinners and several special events, all for €1181
- The Awarded 7-Days Halloween Tour which includes three unforgettable parties (in Sighisoara Citadel, at Bran Castle and at a third venue we will reveal soon) costs €1299 or €1419 for single rooms
3-Days Halloween Travel Packages and Vampire Itineraries
Besides the 7-Days itineraries, our catalog also includes 3-Days Short Breaks which offer a teaser of what you can experience on the longer tours. The Vampire edition departs from Cluj-Napoca on customer request and it can be booked for €569 or €666 for single rooms. On Halloween, this itinerary departs from Cluj-Napoca or from Bucharest and it focuses on the two Halloween Parties taking place in Sighisoara Citadel and at the iconic Dracula’s Castle. It costs €599 or €666 for single rooms.
2-Days Halloween in Transylvania
The 2-Days Halloween Itineraries are designed for travelers who only intend to have fun at an amazing Party in Transylvania.
We organize a 2-Days Tour departing from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu or Brasov, which includes transfer to Sighisoara Citadel, accommodation, meals and access to our Halloween Party. We also provide transfer back to the city you departed from. Book now for €439 or €479 for single rooms.
The itinerary of the same length including the Halloween Party at Dracula’s Castle departs only from Bucharest. Accommodate at a hotel located in the vicinity of the castle, enjoy a traditional dinner and then join us for the most popular Party in Transylvania, all for €369 or €399 for single rooms.
Halloween Travel Packages – 1-Day City Breaks
Besides our 2-Days itineraries, we also organize 1-Day City Breaks in Transylvania which include only accommodation, meals and access to a fun Halloween Party. Our catalog includes two such City Breaks: one of them takes place in Sighisoara Citadel and can be booked for €249, while the other one brings you to Bran Village and includes the popular Halloween Party at Dracula’s Castle. It can be booked for €259 or €288 for single rooms.
Food Costs in Romania
Our tours include at least one breakfast and one dinner every day. These are included in the prices of each itinerary. On some days, we provide a window during which you can go an enjoy lunch on your own account. If you decide to extend your stay outside the planned itinerary, you will also have to provide your own meals.
According to Budget Your Trip, travelers spend about 104 lei/day on food in Romania. This is an average sum based on three meals/day. Costs differ based on the number of meals, the restaurants you choose to eat at and the items you order.
While meal prices in Romania can vary, the average cost of food in Romania is lei104 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Romania should cost around lei41 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Romania is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Transportation Costs
The prices of our tours include transfers between attractions by car, minibus or coach, depending on the number of travelers. If you choose to explore our country on your own, outside the planned itinerary, you will either need to use public transportation or rent a car.
According to Budget Your Trip, travelers spend around 79 lei/person for transportation in Romania. The exact amount depends on the number of destination and the means of transport selected. For example, buses are cheaper than taxis, but the downside is that they are very crowded. If you have a list of destinations in mind, we recommend renting a car, as using a taxi can get quite expensive.
Is it safe to visit Romania?
Romania is generally a safe country. Several databases ranks us in favorable positions. For example, the Global Terrorist Database places us on position 138/163 countries, essentially certifying that we did not face any terrorist attacks. Meanwhile, the Global Peace Index, which ranks countries based on militarization, society and security, as well as domestic and interest conflict, places Romania on position 22/163.
Overall, crime rate is at a low level in our country. You can walk safely on our streets, without having to worry about being mugged or assaulted. What we are facing, though, is a high level of corruption. You may even encounter situations where authorities propose a compromise which, they claim, benefits everyone. These solutions are usually stretching the law or are outright illegal and you should always reject them and seek legal justification.
Need to know before your Vacations to Transylvania
- Confirm your passport is valid for 6 months from when you think your trip will end. Don’t get stranded.
- Get comprehensive travel insurance to cover you and your gear. Get insurance that’s right for you and covers your activities in the places you’ll go. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.
- Consider your physical and mental health. Get advice from your doctor if you’re unsure.
- See your doctor or travel clinic 8 weeks before you go for a basic health check
- Check if your medication is legal and available in the places you’re going. Take enough of your prescribed medicines to last the whole trip. Carry copies of your prescription and a letter from your doctor.
- Tell your bank you’re travelling and check if your cards will work. Have several payment options.
Driving
During our itineraries, we provide transfers between each destination included. We collect your group from a pre-determined location and we drop you off at the end at the same location or at the airport. If you don’t plan to extend your stay past the planned itinerary, you won’t need to drive yourself or use public transportation. Otherwise, this information might proove very useful to you.
Inside cities, you will encounter heavy traffic. Some drivers will perform illegal maneuvers such as crossing red lights, turning on a continuous line or overtaking multiple cars. As long as you are vigillent and keep your eyes on the road, though, you shouldn’t have a problem. Outside cities, you will drive mostly on National Roads, which pass through a lot of villages. Around these villages, look out for carts and animals on the road.
If your destinations are inside a city and you decide to use public transportation, we have some helpful advice you should consider:
- Buses, trams or the subway are cheaper options than a taxi, but you have to wait in stations and they are usually very crowded, which means you need to look out for potential pickpockets
- Taxi rides are more expensive. If you have multiple destinations, we don’t recommend this means of transport as you will end up paying a lot of money. Also, keep in mind that some taxi drivers will attempt to scam you. Two methods they use is either circling you around, which increases the sum on the meter, or attempting to negotiate the fare upfront. In the latter case, they will ask for a sum that’s a lot larger than the ride is worth.
Pickpocketing
Pickpockets are usually active in crowded places, where they can steal your belongings and disappear before you can realize what happened. The best way to prevent this from happening is to always keep your bag or purse within eyesight. Furthermore, we reccommend leaving your most valuable items in the hotel safe when possible.
If someone offers to exchange currency on the street, you should refuse and walk away. These people attempt to scam you. For your safety, you should only exchange money at banks or at dedicated exchange houses.
Laws
Romania laws require you to always carry photo ID. You should always have your ID Card or Passport on you. We recommend carrying copies around rather than originals.
Airports, military sites and other secure locations do not allow people to take photos on their premises.
You should also know that penalties for drug offences in our country are quite drastic. Depending on the seriousness of the crime, you can face up to 20 years in jail.
Travel Insurance
Always get travel insurance before leaving your country. It’s important to protect yourself and your family members in case the unexpected happens during your travels. We do our best to make sure you have an amazing experience, but we can’t predict everything that might happen.
For example, you might require medical services. Your healthcare plan most likely doesn’t apply outside your own country and the costs for these services can get quite high. Furthermore, you will not receive free care or even subsidized costs. In such a case, a good insurer saves you from financial trouble by covering the costs.
How many days do you need for Halloween Travel Packages and Vampire Itineraries?
We organize several tours of Transylvania, ranging from 1-Day City Breaks to the Awarded 7-Days Vampire and Halloween itineraries. Choose your favorite experience based on how long it takes and what attractions and special events it includes.
1-Day Halloween City Breaks
Our Halloween City Breaks are designed for tourists who are already in Transylvania and are looking for a fun Halloween Party. We organize two distinct itineraries: one of them takes place in Sighisoara Citadel while the other one takes place in Bran Village. Regardless of your tour, the price includes accommodation, meals and access to either the Halloween Party in Sighisoara or the popular Halloween Party at Dracula’s Castle.
2-Days Halloween Travel Packages
2-Days Halloween Tours are similar to the City Breaks in Transylvania. The inclusions are the same (accommodation, meals and access to one of the fun Halloween Parties), but for these specific itineraries we also provide transfers.
Therefore, the 2-Days itinerary including our Halloween Party in Sighisoara can depart from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu or Brasov, while the tour focusing on the popular party at Dracula’s Castle only departs from Bucharest.
3-Days Vampire and Halloween Short Breaks
The 3-Days Vampire Toru in Transylvania departs from Cluj-Napoca, on customer request. You can choose a date that suits you best as long as it is not during Halloween season. This itinerary includes highlights such as the unique Turda Salt Mine, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel (the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler), or the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu. Special events include the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed by our team.
On Halloween, the 3-Days Short Breaks depart from Cluj-Napoca or Bucharest. Travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, accommodate at a 3* medieval hotel and then attend our amazing Halloween Party in Transylvania. Once you recover, drive to Bran Village, accommodate in a hotel located in the vicinity of the castle, enjoy a traditional dinner and then party till morning on the grounds.
7-Days Vampire Tours and Halloween Travel Packages
Our 7-Days itineraries are the best experiences in the land of Dracula! Choose our Vampire edition or the Awarded Halloween Tour, discover the best cultural and historical attractions and have fun at unforgettable special events.
7-Days Vampire Tour
Our 7-Days Vampire Tour runs throughout the year, between May and October. We depart from Bucharest on every Saturday. Meet our English speaking guide and then travel to highlights such as Snagov Monastery, Poienari Fortress, the amazing Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel or the iconic Bran Castle, a symbol of Transylvania.
During this amazing itinerary, you will also arrive in Turda, visit the unique Salt Mine and attend the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, followed by a fun Evening Sitting.
Awarded 7-Days Halloween Itinerary
The Awarded 7-Days Halloween Tour is the flagship of our catalog. Considered a ‘Top 10 Must-Do Adventure’ by Fodor’s Travel Guide, this itinerary includes the best cultural and traditional highlights, several impressive Dracula related attractions and 3 unforgettable Halloween Parties.
Our guide collects you from Bucharest. Drive to Snagov Monastery and find out if Vlad the Impaler was really buried here. Next, travel to Poienari Fortress, the Medieval Saxon Cities of Sibiu and Brasov or the unique Turda Salt Mine.
In Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, accommodate at a Medieval 3* hotel. In the evening, meet us in the dungeon and have a shot of ‘tuica’, also known as ‘water of fire’. Enjoy a delicious festive dinner and attend our amazing program including a stunning magic show, an amazing ballet choreography and our Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead.
The next morning, travel to Bran Village. Accommodate at a hotel located within walking distance from the iconic Dracula’s Castle. Join us at the entrance of the castle and take advantage of our ‘skip the ticket office line’ service. Go on a unique night tour of the edifice and then party till morning on the grounds.