• Overview

  • Trip Outline

  • Trip Includes

  • Trip Excludes

  • Reviews

  • FAQ

Romania Ski Holidays - Best itinerary for those spending New Year's Eve in Romania. Join us and discover breathtaking mountain slopes. Attend a New Year's Party in the heart of Transylvania and have fun.

Ski courses are available as presented in the schedule below. If you or another member of your group are only beginning to discover this sport, we recommend attending them. However, you should know that the courses are not included in the price of the tour.


Romania Ski Holidays on New Year - Highlights:

  • Cluj-Napoca walking tour, discover medieval buildings such as the St. Michael's Cathedral
  • Turda Salt Mines, one of the biggest salines in Romania with halls named after kings and queens
  • Tour of the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu
  • Paltinis Ski Slope - optional ski lessons scheduled according to the itinerary below
  • Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - visit Dracula's birthplace and have fun at an unforgettable New Year's Party
  • Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, Transylvania's symbol
  • Walking tour of the old center of Bucharest
  • Snagov Monastery, Dracula's alleged burial place

Day 1,  Welcome to Cluj-Napoca, in these New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays!

Cluj Napoca seen ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Cluj Napoca seen in Romania ski holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve tours in Europe

Our guide connects with you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel, centrally located in Cluj Napoca: 4* hotel.

Day 2,  Cluj Napoca – Salt Mine- Turda ( 40 km, 40 minutes driving)

Turda Salt Mine ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Turda Salt Mine

10:00 Walking tour of Cluj Napoca. Meet our English speaking guide at the reception desk at your accommodation in Cluj. With an outstanding medieval atmosphere, Cluj will surely impress you with its beautiful old buildings, Saint Michael’s Cathedral is a must see.

12:00- 13:30 Time for Lunch on personal accounts.

14:20 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.

Overnight in Turda, a small city with an intimate medieval atmosphere. Tonight accommodation is a very nice boutique hotel, castle shaped, described by our guests as medieval fantasy with beds. This hotel was considered one of the highlights of these New Year's Eve tours in Europe by our previous tourists.

Accommodation: Hunter Prince, 4*

Meals: Breakfast

Entry fees: Salt Mine Turda  

Day 3, Turda– Sibiu- Paltinis (141km, 2h20min driving) – half day ski in Transylvania

Liar's bridge Sibiu seen in ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Liar's bridge Sibiu seen in Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve tours in Europe

9.00 AM Morning drive to Sibiu. City tour of Sibiu.

Ski lessons scheduled at 15:00-17.00 to Arena Platos Ski School:

Accommodation: Complex Alpina, 4*

Meals: Breakfast,  dinner.

* The cost for ski lessons are not included in the price.

 

 Day 4,  Paltinis – ski in Transylvania day

Learn to ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Learn to ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve tours in Europe

Ski lessons scheduled at: 11:00 -12:00 and  14:00 -16:00 to Arena Platos Ski School: 

Accommodation: Complex Alpina, 4* ideal for ski in Transylvania

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

* The cost for ski lessons are not included in the price.

** The tour leader for this day is not included.  

Day 5, Paltinis – Sighisoara – Paltinis, day trip to Sighisoara (3,5  hours driving) -Party at these New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays

Sighisoara medieval citadel-ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Sighisoara-The Clock Tower

9.00 AM Visit today the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful and still inhabited fortified cities with UNESCO European heritage site status. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, known as Dracula, was born.

Accommodation: Complex Alpina, 4*

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (packed lunch), Festive dinner included in New Year’s party in these best  New Year's Eve tours in Europe

*Please do not forget to take Packed lunch from the hotel, which is included in the price.  

Day 6,  Tuesday, Paltinis – ski in Transylvania day

Ski lessons scheduled at: 12:00 -13:00 and  15:00 -17:00 to Arena Platos Ski School:

Accommodation: Complex Alpina, 4*

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, Festive dinner and Pool Party. Kid’s club and Disco.

* The cost for ski lessons are not included in the price.

** The tour leader for this day is not included.  

Day 7,  Paltinis – Bran Castle - Bucharest (174 km, 5h 51min driving)

Bran Castle seen in ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Bran Castle seen in Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve tours in Europe

9:00 AM Morning drive to Brasov and have a quick tour of the medieval center of the town.

Next explore Transylvania's symbol, 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. Overnight in Bucharest, 3* hotel centrally located.

Accommodation: Ibis Palatul Parlamentului, 3*

Meals included: Breakfast

Recommended restaurants for dinner: Carul cu Bere, Hanul lui Manuc, Pescarus, Jaristea (expensive)

Day 8, Transfer to Bucharest airport-end of the Romania ski holidays for families

ski in Transylvania, Romania skiing holidays for families-the best New Year's Eve Romania Ski Holidays
Snagov Monastery on the island

10.00 -12.00 Walking tour of the old center of the town.

12.00 – 13.00 Transfer Snagov and 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.

13.00 – 15.40 Visit Snagov Monastery and time for lunch on personal accounts

15.40 – 16.10 Transfer to airport for your return flight  at 18:40


Price for ski in Transylvania, Romania ski holidays for families

 Price for: Cost/person:
Minimum 2 persons are requested in order for this tour to depart!
Adult traveler € 1499
Children - Age 6-12 € 749 (sharing a double room or apartment)
Children - Age 13-18 € 1124 (sharing a double room or apartment)

If you are a group please contact us to receive a personalized offer.


Book Now!

Book your tour now and discover Transylvania! Follow in Vlad the Impaler’s footsteps and then uncover his dark legend during this unforgettable Transylvania Dracula tour. We accept MasterCard and Visa on our on-line secure internet payment form.

  • MasterCard and Visa via fax and phone.
  • We also accept payments via PayPal and bank transfer.

  • At the moment of booking we require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we issue a Confirmation Letter.
  •  The final payment is due 60 days prior to tour departure. Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking.

Other mentions for our Transylvania skiing – Romania ski holidays for families

  • Once you realize the price of good beer and wine you will probably not want to return to your country.
  • People speak plenty of English in Romania and you will find the locals and the other tourists are friendly and open.
  • No visa is required and you can get green card extension insurance from your insurer to cover Romania.

FAQ

Were Transylvania Live’s Romania Ski Holidays placed in a TOP 10 Must-Do Adventures by Fodor travel guide?

Transylvania Live was placed in the Top 10 Must-Do Adventures by Fodor's Travel Guide. Specifically, the operator's Best of Transylvania and Romania-Dracula tour was recognized for its unique experiences. This tour allows travelers to explore the mysterious and historical sites of Transylvania, such as Dracula's Castle from Bran Castle, Corvin Castle, the medieval citadels from Sighisoara, Dracula’s birthplace, Brasov and Sibiu (European capital of Culture in 2007).

The recognition in Fodor's highlights the tour's appeal to those interested in adventure, history, and folklore, offering a memorable journey through one of Europe's most intriguing regions.

Were the Transylvania Live Romania Ski Holidays named winner of "Tour of the year" award by Tour radar?

Transylvania Live was named the "Tour of the Year" by Tour Radar in 2017. The award recognized their tours, which is a popular itinerary that takes travelers through the gothic landscapes of Transylvania, visiting famous castles, including Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s Castle from Transylvania) and other key locations related to Romania’s legends and folklore.

This award highlighted the unique and immersive nature of their tours, especially those focused on themes like Dracula and Romanian history.

What academics think about Transylvania Live’s Romania Ski Holidays?

Professor Duncan Light, from Bournemouth University, expert in Dark Tourism and author of the book “The Dracula Dilemma” describes Transylvania Live:
 Your company is one of the few that understands the Western market for Dracula.

Your product appears to be very innovative! For many Romanians Dracula means Vlad Tepes but for people from the UK, America etc. it means of course the vampire Dracula.

I agree with those people who say that Dracula is a way to get foreign tourists into Romania creating an opportunity to show them all the other things the country can offer.

Was Transylvania live featured in media and magazines?

Transylvania Live has been featured in various media outlets and magazines due to the popularity and uniqueness of their tours, especially those centered around Romania's Dracula legends and the region's rich history. Some of the notable features include:

  1. Fodor's Travel Guide - Transylvania Live’s Dracula tour was included in the Top 10 Must-Do Adventures.
  2. National Geographic - The operator has been featured in National Geographic, which recognized the company for offering some of the best thematic tours related to Romania’s Dracula legend and historical castles.
  3. Lonely Planet - Transylvania Live was mentioned in Lonely Planet as a recommended tour operator for those seeking a deep dive into Europe’s culture and gothic legends.
  4. BBC - Transylvania Live has also been featured in BBC documentaries and travel segments, particularly for its Dracula-themed tours, which bring visitors to the legendary castles and landmarks tied to Bram Stoker's famous novel.
  5. Irish Times - Transylvania Live was featured in travel section, with a focus on its unique experiences in Transylvania, exploring castles, folklore, and local history.
  6. Travel Channel  - Ritual Killing of a Living Dead, the happening that Transylvania Live is offering for Dracula tours goers, was a source of inspiration for Mysterious Journeys, a production company working for Travel Channel
  7. Chicago Tribune - The “Transylvanian Fall Foliage Special Tour” hits the highlights of the region, visiting man-made and natural wonders such as Bucharest’s massive Parliament Palace, Bran Castle, the Merry Cemetery and the Apuseni Mountains, as well as the medieval citadel
  8. Los Angeles Times - Tours, shows and celebrations follow the footsteps of Bram Stoker’s novel character, Count Dracula.
  9. Deutsche Welle - Dracula-Tourism is of course greatest in Transylvania on October 31st. 
  10. Travel Channel - The Thrill Seekers Guide, a program transmitted on Travel Channel filmed Transylvania Live ‘s Motorcycles Tours in Transylvania

These mentions have helped solidify Transylvania Live as a key tour operator offering a mix of adventure, history, and cultural exploration in Romania.

Why Transylvania Live’s Dracula tours are better than others?

  • Transylvania Live Dracula Tours, besides offering Dracula themed accommodation and visit to the main landmarks related to Dracula in Transylvania, include special events, like Ritual Killing of a Living Dead, that create that special atmosphere for which tour goers decide to book a Dracula tour
  • Our Halloween Dracula tours include in house organized Halloween parties where magicians perform, professional ballet dancers show the Vampire Hunting, there is the Ritual Killing of a Living Dead, contests, 3 course meals and open bar with alcoholic and soft drinks.
  • When you compare prices with other companies tours you will realize that for similar prices we offer good quality for the money, providing in plus half board. The meals that we include are meant to offer a taste of Romanian, Hungarian and German cuisine, all the main ethnic groups living in Transylvania.
  • Plus, a Vampire dinner in a Dracula saloon with Dracula’s specialties that did not appear in the menu.
  • We use our own local guides rather than people flown in from abroad. Not only is this better for the planet, it will be more enjoyable and insightful too!

Media Mentions

We’re pleased to say that Transylvania Live has recently garnered the attention of several publications and broadcasts more details here

Transylvania Live’s tours on the national news

Please activate Caption button to see the news with English subtitles.

8 Days – Transylvania skiing-Romania ski holidays for families – Highlights:


Advice for European people traveling abroad

Check what travel documents you'll need to cross the border into another EU country.

Find out what documents you need for your spouse, children or other relatives if they are not EU nationals.

When travelling to or from a non-Schengen country, like Romania, you must show a valid ID or passport. Before travelling, check what documents you must have to travel outside your home country and to enter the non-Schengen country you plan to visit.

Documents for minors travelling in the EU

In addition to their own valid travel document (passport or ID card), if Romanian minors are travelling accompanied only by an adult other than their parents/legal guardian(s), they must have written consent to travel signed by both parents and/or legal guardian(s) and certified by a notary.

This consent must state:

  • the itinerary
  • the dates of the journey
  • the identification of the accompanying adult

The accompanying adult must present:

  • the above mentioned consent signed by both parents
  • an extract of their own judicial record
  • if applicable, the documents proving the quality of the person (e.g. a flight attendant) designated by the transport company

If they are travelling with one of their parents, they must show written consent (certified by a notary) from the other parent allowing them to leave the country. This consent is not necessary if the accompanying parent can prove:

  • that custody of the minor was granted by a court
  • that the other parent is deceased
  • that the other parent has been declared as missing or their parental rights have been revoked

Minors can leave Romania without presenting the declaration, even where there is no consent from either of the parents or the legal guardian, if:

  • the minor Romanian citizen moves to his / her residence to the country of destination
  • the accompanying adult justifies the need for the trip by the fact that the minor is to receive medical treatment which is not possible in Romania and without which his/her life or health would be in serious danger. This must be backed up by documentary evidence, either issued or endorsed by the Romanian medical authorities, stating the time period and state(s) where the treatment is to take place.
  • the accompanying adult justifies the need for the trip by the fact that the minor is travelling for educational purposes or to participate in an official competition. This must be backed up by documentary evidence stating the time period and the state(s) where the minor will study or compete.

Other than their own valid travel document, no particular extra official authorization is required for minors of other EU countries to enter Romania.

Package travel and linked travel arrangements

As a holidaymaker booking a package holiday and/or linked travel arrangements, you benefit from a high level of consumer protection under EU rules. If you buy a package, you have well-defined rights before and throughout the booking process, and up until your holiday ends, for example the right to pre-contractual information, the organiser's liability for the proper performance of travel services included in your package and insolvency protection. These rights apply to packages purchased online or face-to-face, from a tour operator, travel agent, or any other trader that is acting as the organiser of the package.

Package travel – different types of packages give you the same rights

When you book a package holiday, you buy a combination of two or more different types of travel services for the same trip or holiday. These services can include transport, accommodation, car hire, or under specific conditions any other tourist service. Your package may be pre-arranged – consisting of a number of services combined by a tour operator or travel agent – or you may have a more customised package by choosing the services yourself before the contract is concluded. In both cases, EU rules apply as long as your travel package was purchased in a certain way.

What is package travel? Your travel is considered as a package when:

1. You book travel services put together by or with the help of a trader, such as a tour operator or an online or offline travel agency under a single contract

or

2. You book travel services under separate contracts with individual providers and one of the following conditions is met:

you buy services at a single point of sale (such as a travel agency, a call centre or a website) and you select the services before agreeing to pay, i.e. before you conclude the first contract. This is the case, for example, where different travel services are put into a shopping basket or are otherwise selected before a contract is concluded.

  • the services are sold to you at an inclusive or total price
  • the services were advertised/sold as a "package" or similar
  • travel services are combined after the conclusion of a contract under which you are entitled to choose from a selection of different travel services, for example a travel package gift box

Click-through package: you buy services from separate travel companies through a linked online booking process where the first company transmits your name, email address and payment details to the second company and the second contract is concluded within 24 hours of the first contract

A combination of a travel service, such as accommodation, and another tourist service, such as a guided tour, admission to a concert or sports event, or rental of sports equipment, can only be classed as a package if the other tourist service accounts for 25% or more of the overall value of the trip, or if that service is an essential feature of the trip.

Package travel – your right to clear and accurate information Before you book a package, the point of sale (booking website or app for example) or your travel agent must give you all the standard information about the package, such as the:

  • travel destination (itinerary, dates and duration of the stay, details of any transfers, visits or excursions) and a list of services included
  • name and contact details of the organiser of the package and, where it is sold through a retailer, of the retailer
  • total price, inclusive of all taxes and where applicable all additional fees, and the payment arrangements
  • information on how to terminate the contract before the start of the package on payment of an appropriate termination fee

Information on passport and visa requirements

Information on complaint-handling procedures, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and, where appropriate, the ADR entity, and the online dispute resolution platform You should also receive clear information on your rights, based on an EU standardised form, explaining that you have been offered a package and outlining your rights.

Package travel - changes to or termination of the contract

Price increase: The organiser may increase the price of the package only if specific costs rise (for example, fuel prices). This must be clearly explained in the contract and cannot be applied any later than 20 days before the start of the package. If the price increase is more than 8% of the total price of the package, you have the right to end the package contract without a termination fee.

If you cannot travel you may:

  • Transfer the package to another person: under certain conditions, you can transfer your package to another person, although you can be charged a reasonable fee for this, up to the actual cost incurred by the organiser to transfer your package travel contract.
  • Terminate the contract: the organiser may however deduct a reasonable fee from your refund, depending, in particular, on the timing of your cancellation.

These rights are independent of any rights you may have under a cancellation insurance policy that you have taken out.

Cancellation by the organiser: Under normal conditions, if the organiser cancels the sale before the start of your package, you are entitled to a refund and compensation, where appropriate.

Cancellation in exceptional circumstances: If a natural disaster occurs or if there are serious security problems at your holiday destination that are likely to affect the package, the organiser may cancel the package. As a traveller, you are also free to cancel your package free of charge for the same reasons. In these cases, you are entitled to a full refund of any payments you've made but you are not entitled to additional compensation.

Package travel – liability for proper performance of travel services

The organiser is responsible for the proper performance of all travel services included in your package.

If a travel service can't be provided as agreed, for example if a provider can't carry out an agreed service or can't do so in the agreed form (such as providing transport to or from your destination, providing the agreed type of accommodation, or carrying out a guided tour that you booked), the organiser has to resolve the problem at no extra cost to you.

If it is impossible to make alternative arrangements or you reject the arrangements offered to you on valid grounds, and the package includes your transport (such as air travel), the organiser must offer to repatriate you. If the travel services do not reach the agreed standards and this cannot be resolved on the spot, you may also be entitled to compensation.

Package travel - assistance to travellers If you get into difficulty during your package holiday, for example if you have health problems or lose your passport, the organiser has to give you assistance, such as information on health services or on consular assistance, and should help you find alternative travel arrangements if necessary.

Liability for booking errors These rules apply to packages and LTAs.

When you book a holiday, the responsible trader (the travel agent or online travel agency) is liable if any of the following occurs during the booking process:

  • technical defects in the booking system
  • errors made by the retailer if they are responsible for arranging the booking of a package or of travel services which are part of linked travel arrangements
  • Traders are not responsible for any booking errors made by you, or problems which are deemed unavoidable or are due to extraordinary circumstances.

Protection in case of bankruptcy These rules apply to package travel and LTAs.

If the trader you booked your holiday with goes bankrupt, you are protected by insolvency protection. This can be a fund, an insurance or any other mechanism in place in your EU country. This will refund any payments you may have made and will, if required, repatriate you if transport was included in your package

Learn more on the official European Union site


Romania Ski Holidays and Dracula Tours in Transylvania

Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler, 3 days Short Break with 2 Halloween Parties

Dracula tours Romania
Dracula tours Romania

Dracula Tours and Romania Ski Holidays - 3-Days Halloween Short Break

Escorted holidays in Transylvania, from €599- Cluj Napoca, Transylvania, departure code: TR4.3RoHa

Halloween Party, in Sighisoara Citadel – Dracula’s birth place , plus Bran castle Halloween party!

The best Halloween Party from Sighisoara includes a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine. Open bar is available until 01.00 am.

You can be part of the special programme including the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, Vampire Hunting, magicians shows, contests and many dark surprises. Direct flights from London-Luton to Cluj Napoca available.

Halloween party from Dracula Castle from Bran inlcudes a night visit to the castle decorated for Halloween with VIP entrance (skip the 3 hours line) and a 3 course dinner at the hotel situated in walking distance from the party more»

Halloween Party in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler-Sighisoara citadel, Dracula’s birthplace!

2 days holidays in Transylvania. Departure from Bucharest, Sibiu or Cluj Napoca Airport (tour code: Tr4.4RoHa)

the best Halloween party in Transylvania

Halloween Party in Sighisoara (not included in our Romania Ski Holidays)

Enjoy the best Halloween Party ever in the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, Dracula’s birth place!

A 2 day Transylvanian short break departing from the Romanian airport of your choice, be it Bucharest, Sibiu or Cluj Napoca.

You can decide for yourself the level of classification for accommodation in the citadel, from hostel style dormitories to an exquisite 5* intimate medieval hotel.

The main highlight is the Halloween Party including a delicious traditional dinner, open bar, an excellent magicians show, vampire hunting show and The Ritual Killing of a Living Dead, providing you with a truly memorable experience. more »

Unforgettable holidays in Transylvania with dinner at Bran Castle and a joyfully masquerade party in Transylvania

Halloween in Transylvania tour with 3 Halloween parties

Romania Ski Holidays - Vampire Itinerary with Royal Dinner at Bran Castle

Escorted holidays in Transylvania, with guaranteed departures from Bucharest, HB from € 1204

Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, culture and history fans, adventure seekers.

The tour includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler such as: Snagov Monastery where, Vlad was buried after his assassination; Sighisoara – Dracula’s birth place, Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, built according to Bram Stocker’s imagination and the legendary Bran Castle.

These guarantee departure tours also include a Royal Dinner at Bran Castle, in Queen Marie’s Tea House. You will also attend an unforgettable Masquerade Party, including the Ritual Killing of a Living Dead performed according to old Transylvanian tradition (as was featured on Travel Channel) more»

Halloween in Transylvania the Awarded Dracula Tour from Bucharest with 3 Halloween parties included

Halloween torus in Transylvania

Awarded 7-Days Halloween Itinerary

7 days tour, HB, from € 1299 – Bucharest departure – code: RO7.BHADT

This awarded Dracula Tour from Bucharest, is included by Fodor’s Travel Guide in Top 10 Must-Do Adventures and awarded “Tour of the Year” by TourRadar.

Includes the best Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula’s birthplace. Also happenings like The Ritual Killing of a Living Dead (featured on Travel Channel). Assist at a Vampire Hunting.

Visit the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler: Bran Castle and Poenari Fortress. Party at Bran castle Halloween party. more»

Vampire in Transylvania - Dracula tours summer editions, 7 days awarded Dracula Tour from Bucharest

Vampire in Transylvania Dracula tours summer editions

7-Days Vampire Tour

summer tours with guaranteed departures from Bucharest, HB from € 1159 code: Ro4.4RoVa

Dracula Tour from Bucharest, Romania intended to Dracula and history fans.

Attend the Ritual Killing of a Living Dead (as seen on Travel Channel). These tours includes the most important historical places related with Vlad Tepes such as: Snagov Monastery where, Sighisoara citadel- Dracula’s birthplace.

Another highlight is Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, built according to Bram Stocker’s imagination and the legendary Bran Castle. more»

2 Days Holidays in Transylvania with Bran castle Halloween party

Bran Castle Halloween party

2-Days Party at Bran Castle

2 days Short break, from € 369 – Bucharest departure(tour code TRB.2RoHa)

Enjoy the biggest Halloween from Transylvania! A 2 days short break with transfers from Bucharest.

Win a prize for your desguise at the dinner with traditional meals and costume contests. VIP entrance to the castle (skip the 3 hours line) and night visit to the castle decorated for Halloween.

Participate to the Halloween Party at Transylvania’s iconic image – Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. more»

Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaler – Short Break with 2 Halloween Parties

Bran Castle Halloween party

3 days, escorted trip, from €599 – Bucharest departure Bu 4.3RoHa

It’s time for the ultimate Halloween Parties in Transylvania: Sighisoara Halloween party and Bran castle Halloween party? Which will be the best? Come to Sighisoara Citadel – Dracula’s birth place! This short break includes a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. The Halloween Party from Sighisoara includes a delicious traditional Romanian festive diner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special programme.

The schedule includes the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, Vampiresa Hunting, magicians show and many dark surprises.

Also enjoy a night visit to Bran Castle aka Dracula’s Castle (decorated for Halloween) with its Halloween party, the biggest in Romania. more »

Transylvania’s Undying legend - Private Transylvania Holiday

private tours of Transylvania, Dracula's Castle Hotel

5 days Private Dracula Tour from Bucharest

fom € 1299 – Bucharest departure code: Ro4.3RoVa A private Dracula Tour in Transylvania departing from Bucharest. The tour includes historical and legendary places related with Dracula’s life and death. First of all Vlad Dracula’s birth place in the medieval citadel of Sighisoara.

Also the ruins of the Poienari Fortress, the real Dracula Castle, Dracula’s refugee place from Arefu village. Finally Dracula’s tomb in Snagov Monastery. Thus enjoy a mysterious trip in Dracula’s Realm! more »

Vampire in Transylvania – 3 days Holidays in Transylvania

short break in Transylvania, Dracula's Castle Hotel

Holidays in Transylvania, guaranteed departures, HB from € 569- Cluj-Napoca departure TR 4.3RoSh

Discover the best parts of Transylvania’s legendary landmarks in shorter time, this short break in Transylvania includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Sighisoara, unique events which caught the attention of media world wide.

These events include the live reenactment of the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead. Furthermore, visit Transylvania’s most beautiful castle –Corvinesti Castle.

The entertaining programme is complemented by the relaxing 4* accommodation, a medieval fantasy with beds and the mouth-watering vampire dinner! We bet our 9 lives you’ll love it. more»

One Day Halloween in Transylvania with Halloween Party at Bran Castle

short break Bran Castle Halloween party, Dracula's Castle Hotel

1 Day accommodation and Halloween Party at Bran Castle, starting from  € 249 – TRB.1RoHa

Enjoy a night tour of Dracula’s 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 dynamic Halloween Party in the grounds of Bran Castle until 4:00 am.

Accommodate in a 3* hotel near in walking distance from Bran Castle.  Before visiting the castle enjoy a traditional 3 course dinner. Win a prize to the costume contest at this diner. Immerse yourselves in the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. more »

Vampire in Transylvania – 4 Day Private Dracula Tour from Bucharest

dracula tours short break in Transylvania, Dracula's Castle Hotel

escorted tour, departure from Bucharest code Ro4.5RoHa A private Dracula tour from Bucharest concentrating the most important places related to Vlad Dracul and his legend.

Snagov Monastery, Bran Castle, the Medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara. Finally visit the outstanding city of Brasov. more»

No details found.

Itineraries

Day 1

Welcome in Transylvania

Our guide conects with you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel, centrally located in Cluj Napoca: 4* hotel.

Day 2

Cluj Napoca – Salt Mine- Turda ( 40 km, 40 minutes driving)

10:00 Waking tour of Cluj Napoca. Meet our English speaking guide at the reception desk at your accommodation in Cluj. With an outstanding medieval atmosphere, Cluj will surely impress you with its beautiful old buildings, Saint Michael’s Cathedral is a must see.
12:00- 13:30 Time for Lunch on personal accounts.
14:20 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. Overnight in Turda, a small city with an intimate medieval atmosphere. Tonight accommodation is a very nice boutique hotel, castle shaped, described by our guests as medieval fantasy with beds. 4* hotel.

Day 3

Turda– Sibiu- Paltinis (141km, 2h20min driving)

9.00 AM Morning drive to Sibiu. City tour of Sibiu.
Overnight in Paltinis near Arena Platos ski slope.
Ski lessons scheduled at 15:00-17.00 to Arena Platos Ski School, – half day ski

Day 4

Paltinis – ski day

Ski lessons scheduled at: 11:00 -12:00 and 14:00 -16:00 to Arena Platos Ski School

Day 5

Paltinis – Sighisoara – Paltinis

9.00 AM Visit today the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful and still inhabited fortified cities with UNESCO European heritage site status. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, known as Dracula, was born. Please do not forget to take Packed lunch from the hotel. (Our agency asked them to pack your lunch for the trip)

Day 6

Paltinis – ski day

Ski lessons scheduled at: 12:00 -13:00 and 15:00 -17:00 to Arena Platos Ski School

Day 7

, Paltinis – Bran Castle- Bucharest (174 km, 5h 51min driving).

9:00 AM Morning drive to Brasov and have a quick tour of the medieval center of the town.
Next explore Transylvania's symbol, 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. Overnight in Bucharest, 3* hotel centrally located.

Day 8

Tour of Bucharest and, transfer to Bucharest airport for your return flight

10.00 -12.00 Walking tour of the old center of the town.
12.00 – 13.00 Transfer Snagov and 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.
13.00 – 15.40 Visit Snagov Monatery and time for lunch on personal accounts
15.40 – 16.10 Transfer to airport for your return flight 18:40 (so far this was the flight back to London with wizzair; if your flight is at a different hour we will modify the itinerary accordingly)

Accommodation with breakfast included: 7 nights: 6 nights in a 4* hotels, 1 night in a 3* hotel English speaking Guide and driver Private car depending on number of travelers Meals as per tour description: 4 dinners, 2 lunches, 1 packed lunch. Special: New Year’s party and festive dinner Entry fees: Turda Salt Mine, Sighisoara Clock Tower, Bran Castle  
Flight from Britain to Cluj Napoca Flight back from Bucharest to Britain
  1. Alicia Moreno:

    I think all the activities were exciting and memorable but the most memorable must be staying at the Prince Hunter Hotel in Turda.
    It was a quirky hotel that certainly put us in a “Dracula” mood.
    We had a lovely week discovering Transylvania and skiing in the Carpathian mountains.
    I was pleasantly surprised about how beautiful Romania is.
    We really enjoyed the salt mines in Turda as we had never visited a place like it and “traveled” more than a hundred meters underground.
    Sighisoara was also a favorite place as well as Bran castle and Snagov.
    We loved to party with the Locals for New Year’s Eve and New Years Day. It was a lot of fun!
    Be prepared for very cold weather!
    Also there is a little bit of traveling involved so transfers can be quite long, although totally worth it.
    The New Year tour surpassed all my expectations!
    We had a lovely time and we loved Romania.

  2. Tania Ablendan:

    The ski instructors are brilliant.
    They built a strong rapport with the kids.
    I followed the lesson on a couple of days, and the teaching was frequent, patient and targeted
    All three kids improved hugely over the week, and without a tear in sight – they loved it.

  3. Benny Offa:

    Eric was a great teacher and had my daughters following him down the slopes after the 2nd day.
    He built up their confidence to such an extent that we could ski with them on the runs after the lessons, which was a real pleasure.
    Very likeable teachers and well organized company.
    The party with the Locals for New Year’s Eve was a blast-Romanians are open and friendly.

Add a review

The prices for ski courses in Paltinis are from EUR 16/hour/person to EUR 29/hour/person ( private lesson). In case you have more than 1 person and you wish to book more hours, you can benefit by a special package price.

Not necessary, our team would be happy to assist you. We have a fee for this service in the amount of EUR 30. If you do not need our assistance we will provide you with the e-mail and telephone number of the Ski school.

Ski lessons are not mandatory. If you’re already a skier you can consider that time your free time to do whatever you wish. Also timings listed in the itinerary are approximate, being a private tour we can modify it to meet your needs.

Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 808 101 6781 (UK); 866 376 6183 (US). You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!

In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed and prevent you in this way from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 723 565 255 or send an e-mail at office@visit-transylvania.us .