Best of Romania tour – Vampire in Transylvania, Bucharest Departure, 7-Days tour
Visit the most important landmarks of Romania, the most beautiful castles and natural monuments and the most charming medieval cities in a 7 day Romania escorted tour including the enchanting and mystical land of Transylvania.
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Choose an unforgettable Transylvania tour. Visit impressive highlights and attend special events such as the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead*, performed as seen on Travel Channel. Discover all the dark legends surrounding Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless ruler also known as Dracula.
*The Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead takes place for groups of at least 4 travelers.
This tour requires at lest 2 people to depart.
Best Of Transylvania Tour - Highlights
Day 1
- Romania escorted tour first highlight is Snagov Monastery, an impressive religious building located on an island in the middle of Snagov Lake
- welcome dinner in one of Bucharest's top traditional restaurants.
Day 2
- Poienari fortress*, Vlad the Impaler real castle
- the medieval city of Sibiu, the European capital of culture (2007)
- the famous ‘Liars Bridge’
*Please have in mind that Poienari citadel is currently closed due to some infrastructure works
Day 3
- Corvinesti Castle, the most impressive Gothic style castle in Eastern Europe
- assist to Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead*, as seen on Travel Channel
*The Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead takes place for groups of at least 4 travelers.
Day 4
- Turda Salt Mine a womb deep in the earth transformed into a modern architectural wonder -complete with amusement park, recreational facilities, concert hall, and underground salt lake you can sail on
Day 5
- Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, UNESCO World Heritage Site with its Clock Tower Museum, The Torture Room and the Medieval Weapons collection. The birthplace of Vlad the Impaler
Day 6
- Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle from Transylvania, offers you its tumultuous history
- the medieval Saxon City of Brasov with its Black Church
- attend ‘Dracula’s Wedding*’ show, a non-verbal performance staged by a professional band
*This event takes place for groups of at least 5 travelers
Day 7
- Explore the famous Peles Castle, one of the best-preserved Royal Residences in Europe
- visit the Old Princely Court from Targoviste
Short Description of our Transylvania Tour
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Day 1
The tour departs from Moxa Boutique Hotel (you can book an extra night prior to the first day and avoid having to reach the meeting place in the morning).
From here, travel to Snagov Monastery, an impressive monastic building believed to be Dracula's final resting place. In the evening, return to Bucharest and enjoy an unforgettable welcome dinner to this Romania escorted tour.
Day 2
Your Transylvania tour continues with Poienari Fortress*, Dracula's mountain refuge. After a bit of physical effort (you need to climb over 1400 stairs to reach the top), enjoy the spectacular mountain landscapes.
*Please have in mind that Poienari citadel is currently closed due to some infrastructure works
Your next destination is the Medieval City of Sibiu. After a brief tour including the Liars Bridge, accommodate in a cozy 4* hotel.
Day 3
In addition to the previously mentioned highlights, you will also visit Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara. 
Corvinestilor Castle-the most beautiful Gothic style castle in Eastern Europe
Furthermore, you will travel to Turda and accommodate in a 4* hotel.
Enjoy a vampire menu for dinner and then join us for the popular Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead*, performed according with old Transylvanian traditions (as seen on Travel Channel).
*The Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead takes place for groups of at least 4 travelers.
Day 4
In the morning, visit the impressive Turda Salt Mine and then travel to Cluj-Napoca. After a brief city tour, enjoy a stunning scenery, following the steps of Jonathan Harker (Bram Stoker 's character from Dracula novel) to Bistrita close to Borgo Pass. Accommodate in 4* hotel - Golden Crown
Day 5
On the next day of our Transylvania tour, travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Dracula's birthplace. Visit the Clock Tower Museum, as well as the Torture Room and the Medieval Weapons Collection.
Day 6
We can't call this the 'Best of Transylvania tour' without including Bran Castle on the itinerary. Visit the famous fortress and then travel to Brasov. Attend 'Dracula's Wedding*', a non-verbal show.
*This event takes place for groups of at least 5 travelers
Day 7
On the last day of your tour, visit Peles Castle in Sinaia and then travel to Targoviste to visit Dracula's Old Princely Court.
Arrive in Bucharest in the evening (around 7 PM, depending on traffic conditions).
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Departure dates for Transylvania Tour:
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7 day Best of Romania tour from Bucharest (10.00 GMT +02:00) This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to depart. |
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May 3, 2025 June 7, 2025 July 5, 2025 August 2, 2025 – SOLD OUT September 6, 2025 October 4, 2025 |
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This Best Of Transylvania tour is guaranteed to depart on the dates given for a minimum of 2 persons.
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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.
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- 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 Best of Transylvania Tour
- 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.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Saturday, Bucharest
Meet your tour guide at Moxa Boutique Hotel. Your tour in Romania begins with a short drive to Snagov Monastery, an impressive religious building located on an island in the middle 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 . Your first day in Romania ends with a welcome dinner.
Day 2
Sunday, Bucharest – Poienari – Sibiu (309 km, 5h 20 min driving)
In the morning, enjoy your breakfast and then drive to Poienari fortress*, a mountain refuge preferred by medieval rulers such as Vlad the Impaler. You need to climb over 1400 stairs to reach the top, but the view worth every penny. From here, drive to the Medieval Saxon city of Sibiu. Discover the amazing attractions this city has to offer, including the famous ‘Liars Bridge’. Accommodation in 4* hotel, centrally located.
*Please have in mind that Poienari citadel is currently closed due to some infrastructure works
Day 3
Monday, Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia – Turda (272 km, 3h 27 min driving)
Your tour in Romania continues with Hunedoara. Visit Corvinesti Castle, an impressive Gothic style construction which used to serve as the residence of ruler Iancu de Hunedoara. Explore the medieval beauty and head next to Alba Iulia. You will overnight in Turda in a 4* boutique hotel, often referred by our previous guests as a medieval fantasy with beds. Since you are in the heart of Transylvania, you cannot leave without a Dracula themed dinner. Keeping the “strigoi” atmosphere join us for the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead.
Day 4
Tuesday, Turda – Cluj-Napoca – Bistrita (191 km, 3h driving)
Morning visit of Turda Salt Mine, one of the most popular highlights in Romania. Here we are on the surface again prepared to explore the next Transylvanian city - Cluj-Napoca; discover amazing medieval buildings such as Saint Andrews Cathedral. From here we head North carried by a stunning scenery on your way to Bistrita close to Borgo Pass and accommodate at Golden Crown hotel.
Day 5
Bistrita – Sighisoara (198 km, 3h 29 min driving)
Today we’ll enjoy medieval taste at the highest level visiting Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can’t miss the Clock Tower Museum, The Torture Room and the Medieval Weapons Collection. In the past the Clock Tower was named the Gate Tower and was used for the council’s meetings and for storing Sighisoara’s archive and thesaurus. Nowadays The Clock Tower is the main attraction for visitors.
Day 6
Thursday, Sighisoara – Bran – Brasov (171 km, 2h 48 min driving)
“Ramai cu bine” Sighisoara! Welcome to Bran Castle! With a very controversial status: “To be or not to be Dracula’s Castle” Bran Castle offers you its tumultuous history, from being a fortress meant to guard the border between Transylvania and Wallachia to the period when Queen Mary transformed it into a Royal Residence and to nowadays as a worldwide known museum… if the walls could talk. Drive next to the Medieval Saxon City of Brasov. Among the amazing medieval buildings, you can find the most popular attraction of this city, The Black Church. In the evening, attend ‘Dracula’s Wedding’, a non-verbal performance staged by a professional band of actors. This event takes place for groups of at least 5 travelers.
Day 7
Friday, Brasov – Sinaia – Targoviste – Bucharest (192 km, 3h 44 min driving)
Your last day of the tour brings you to Sinaia, the pearl of mountain resorts in Romania. Explore the famous Peles Castle, one of the best-preserved Royal Residences in Europe. From here, travel to Targoviste and visit the ruins of the Old Princely Court, this where several medieval rulers – including Vlad the Impaler - used to reside and run the country from. Transfer to Bucharest airport for your returning flight. Estimated arrival in Bucharest 07:00 PM.
Accommodation
3 nights in 4* hotels, 3 nights in 3* hotels, all accommodation hotels are centrally located.
Tour leader
English speaking guide services.
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners (3 course dinner)
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request
Transport
All transfers inside the tour by coach, minibus or car - air conditioned, depending on the number of travelers
Pick up: Moxa Boutique Hotel, 129 Calea Victoriei, crossroads 4 Mihail Moxa Street, Sect. 1, Bucharest, on the first day of the tour at 10:00 am local time.
Hotel Drop off included on the last day of the tour around 7:00 pm.
Entry fees to
Snagov Monastery, Poienari Citadel*, Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Salt Mines in Turda, Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara, Clock Tower in Sighisoara.
*Please have in mind that Poienari citadel will be closed until the end of 2023 due to some infrastructure works
- Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.
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The client is at all time entitled to cancel the Travel Contract, but must pay Transylvania Live - Expert in Transylvania a cancellation charge as stipulated below:
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88–61 days, loss of deposit.
60–31 days will be subject to 50% of tour price;
30 days or less will be subject to 100% of tour price.
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Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us
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In case we’ll have a full house situation at one of the hotels, an accommodation of an equal classification or better will be booked for you. In case of closed roads due to bad weather, working situations or dangerous weather conditions the itinerary could suffer changes.
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 .
Our tour fares are based on two in one hotel room. For occupancy by one person, the "single supplement" cost specified in each itinerary will be required.
If you travel alone you have to book the tour with a single supplement; if you wish to book a double room which you want to share with another traveller, we’ll do our best to make all arrangements, but in case this is not possible, you’ll have to pay the single supplement; however it is our strongest recommendation to book the tour with a single supplement when travelling alone.
Yes, also gluten-free, vegan. When you make the reservation of your tour please do not forget to fill in this information at Dietary Restrictions section.
To check the list of the countries that require a visa please see the web page of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035
Romanian currency is Lei (written symbol Ron). All the places in Romania trade lei (pronunciation: lay). You can bring some of the local currency from USA or you can change here the amount of money you need (advisable due to the lower exchange rate). Credit cards are accepted in large hotels, restaurants and malls. ATM machines are available at banks, airports and shopping centers all over the country. (except in remote areas or villages). Foreign currencies may be exchanged at banks or authorized exchange offices. International airports and larger hotels also offer currency exchange services. The tour guide is also responsible for helping clients with money exchange; recommend the exchange offices which charge the lowest commission.
Local Costs in a 3* restaurant: Soft Drink: $1.3 ; Beer: $1.7; Bottle of Wine: $10 - $18, 3 course dinner: $15 - $ 20. In shops these products can be 50% cheaper.
ATMs are available in all the cities; near by hotels, our guide will come with good advice and recommendations.
In Romania electric power in use is of 220 voltages, AC, usually 2 pronged.
Romania enjoys warm summers and cold winters. In summer, cool cottons are best and in the winter a warm jacket or alike is recommended. Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing beautifully colored foliage. The weather in October-November is very unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 6°-17° Celsius (42.80 - 62.60 Fahrenheit), and night time temperatures between 3° - 10°Celsius (37.40 - 50 Fahrenheit); but it is very much possible that you will see some snowfall especially in the mountain areas.
Romanian time is EET (Eastern European Time, two hours ahead of GMT, seven hours ahead of New York and ten hours ahead of Los Angeles. Check right now what time is in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania: https://time.is/Bucharest
The dress code in Romania is the same as all over Europe (think France, Germany, UK or Italy). Wearing jeans, t-shirts/sweatshirts and athletic shoes is standard casual in Romanian. Plenty of designers’ shops are to be found in major cities: Bucharest, Cluj, Brasov, Sibiu, where people are more pretentious when it comes to their outfits. Dorobanti Boulevard in Bucharest can easily be compared to Champs Elysees in Paris when it comes to “fashionists” (costs are similar too). The malls are well supplied with designers’ clothes and with respect to the prices, a great deal of our clients found the Romanian costs to be more acceptable than the ones in US. With regards to the restaurants’ dress code, something casual is sufficient. You can wear whatever you would wear at home. To satisfy dress codes for churches and monasteries, men and women are requested to cover their arms and legs (no shorts above the knees or sleeveless garments).
John Rider– :
The tour was great and a lot of fun!
The guide Claudiu is very knowledgeable and was more than willing to answer any questions or provide suggestions on places to eat or see.
He was very flexible and attentive to our needs and interests.
We left so much more knowledgeable than when we started.
All in all it was a super experience
Paul Huston– :
It was an awesome tour and our guide Sorin was the best.
He was very accommodating and exceeded our expectations.
He showed us several of the historical sites and was very knowledgeable.
Anytime we return to Romania we’ll use his services
Lucas Abbot– :
My daughter and I joined Transylvania Live’s Tour Best of Romania.
The tour was well organized.
We had Bogdan as our tour guide.
He was very informative and his narrative skills made the long van ride very entertaining as well as educational.
This was one of the best tours I had ever been and would recommend.