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Tour code: RO7.BHADT |
Highlights
The
most Joyfully Halloween Party from Transylvania -in Sighisoara
Citadel, Dracula's Birthplace
Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania -
built in accordance to Bram
Stoker’s imagination, on Borgo Pass
where the Irish writer placed the castle of Count
Dracula,accommodation, candle lit dinner
and a camp fire with all the right stories.
Halloween Party at Hotel Dracula's
Castle in Borgo
Pass
Ritual Killing of the Living Dead -
Help a haunted spirit to gain his
peace - attend the ritual of killing a strigoi.
Halloween Party afterwards to celebrate the victory
or recover from defeat - learn
more
Sighisoara Medieval Citadel -
the best preserved and still inhabited medieval
citadel in Europe with a UNESCO World Heritage status,
Vlad the Impaler’s birth place.
Vampiresa Hunting -will lead you to middle ages, times of
great struggles of any kind.
Snagov Monastery - where, according to the legend, Vlad
was buried after his assassination
Introducing Unique Characters - meet Dracula's descendents - make the
acquaintance of a unique spider web painter in Medias!
Vampire Treats: indulge yourself with a Vampire
dinner to find out why it’s
worth killing for a meal!
DAY 1, Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran -
Brasov (170 km, 2h 50 min driving)
Welcome
to Romania ! Our guide connects with you at the
Airport or Moxa Boutique Hotel from Bucharest. Prepare
to immerge into the legend. Drive to Sinaia, the pearl
of mountain resorts in Romania . Explore the main
point of attraction, the royal Peles Castle
. The edifice was built in 1873 and is an
architectural mixture of the German School and
neo-renaissance style. The castle has 160 rooms, all
of them opulently decorated in leather and wood from
the most valuable tree species. Peleş Castle is one of
the best preserved and the most beautiful royal
residences in Europe. We head next to Bran Castle
. The edifice owes its fame both to its unique charm
and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula.
Documentary evidence of the castle dates back as far
as 1377. Your next stop is the Medieval Saxon City of
Brasov. The most famous landmark of Brasov is the
Black Church, the largest gothic edifice in
South-Eastern Europe
Accommodate in Brasov, 3* hotel, centrally located.
For dinner you’ll enjoy excellent music and most
delicious medieval treats.
Accommodation : 3* Hotel centrally
Day 2, Brasov - Medias - Sibiu (203 km, 2h 34 min driving)
Drive
next to Medias. Here you'll become acquainted with a
unique artist , the only one in the world who uses
spider webs for his paintings . As you probably know,
spiders are creatures happily tolerated by the count,
so you'll have further proof of how they are not
merely reminiscent of delights' past. Evening in
Sibiu, the European Cultural Capital for 2007. The
fortified town of Sibiu has been the center 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 tourist attractions in
Romania. Accommodate in a 4* hotel, enjoy a
traditional Saxon dinner in one of the best
restaurants in Sibiu.
Day 3, Sibiu – Tihuta/Borgo
Pass (251 km, 4h 49 min driving)
*Halloween Party at Hotel "Dracula's Castle"
We leave the impressive medieval town of Sibiu and head next to Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass , a 3* hotel which was built in accordance to Bram Stokers imagination.
19:00
Halloween Party in Borgo Pass, a night
to remember! With your costume on, here we start the
series of Halloween party in Transylvania. You’ll serve
a special 3 course dinner, enjoy great music at
“Draculestilor Ball” and experience traditional music
show (live) around a huge bone fire. Of course you are
invited to visit the Count Dracula’s tomb, located in
the basement of the hotel.
Optional : Experience a carriage
ride! Be in the spirit of medieval kind of
transportation ( just to realize the nowadays high
comfort while traveling).
DAY 4, Pasul
Tihuta – Cluj Napoca – Turda ( 184 km, 3h 11 min
driving)
Morning drive to the city of Cluj
Napoca to enjoy a city tour revealing beautiful
medieval buildings such as Saint Andrews
Cathedral.
From Cluj drive to
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.
DAY
5, Turda – Sighisoara ( 127 km, 2h 12 min driving)
Prepare to descent to the heart of one of the biggest
saline in Romania , the Salt Mines of Turda,
with impressive halls named after kings and queens.
The Salt Mines are the place where you will put your
existence to test!
Next stop, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara
Medieval Citadel. Founded by Saxons during
the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of
Europe ’s most beautiful and still inhabited
fortified cities. Sighisoara is also the
place where Vlad the Impaler, 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 including the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead ( as seen on Travel Channel), the Vampiresa Hunting and many dark surprises.
DAY 6,
Sighisoara – Bucharest (290 km, 4h 28 min driving)
Stroll around the streets of the
old citadel; admire the Clock Tower, concentrating
Sighisoara‘s history, the beautiful Church on the
Hill and the unique Covered Stairs. Late afternoon
arrival in Bucharest.
DAY 7, Bucharest - City Tour -
Snagov - Transfer to the airport
Your last Romanian morning. Drive to Snagov to visit Snagov Monastery where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried after his assassination. The monastic establishment is located on a small island of Snagov Lake. The architectural style of the monastery follows the architectural pattern that is characteristic to the monasteries on the Holy Mount Athos in Greece. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
* Please have in mind that accommodation for the last day of the tour is not included.
**Airport / Hotel drop off included.
Should you wish
to, we can complete your staying with a special
add-on: Halloween Party in the grounds of Bran Castle.
Itinerary on the
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Testimonials
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 Claudiu,
group leader says: It’s a great
satisfaction for me to guide this tour and
share all my knowledge on Transylvania’s
history and legends, and also create a special
fairytale, funny atmosphere. |
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