Halloween in Transylvania

Day 1: We depart Frankfurt on an late-afternoon flight that takes us to Romania, Dracula’s homeland, for an unforgettable experience. After arriving in Bucharest, we board our motor coach and check in to our modern Hotel in the bustling city of Bucharest and enjoy our first traditional Romanian dinner before we turn in for a good nights rest.   

Day 2: Your first full day in Transylvania is action-packed so be sure to eat well at breakfast before we get underway! We start our day with an introductory tour through Bucharest and visit the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch’s Church, followed by a stop to see the outside of the Palace of Parliament, one of the most famous buildings in Romania. The palace, also universally known as Casa Poporului - The House of the People, was built during the darkest days of the Ceausescu’s regime and is the second biggest administrative building in the world!

We check into our Hotel in Brasov, enjoy some ample free time to relax, freshen up or get a first glimpse of the town before we enjoy a group dinner provided by the Hotel. 

Day 3: Today begins with a well-deserved hearty breakfast, before we get to know Brasov a bit more in depth. The town, which is framed by a halo, made up of the surrounding Carpathian Mountains. A guided tour through the city shows you the highlights of Brasov, one of three major centers of Transylvania established in Vlad’s time. It was in Brasov that Vlad enjoyed his meals while hundreds of villagers died on stakes at the base of Timpa Hill.

This afternoon, we step into the shadows of the "Nevermore Academy" at Cantacuzino Castle—the hauntingly beautiful filming site where the moody yet iconic Wednesday Addams felt right at home. Even if you haven't succumbed to Tim Burton’s dark charms, this century-old romantic fortress is certain to enchant you with its exquisite Murano glass windows, intricate carved oak doors, and grand Carrara marble staircases.

As dusk falls, our adventure continues back in Brasov at a rustic mountain farmer’s lodge. Here, we’ll indulge in a feast of traditional Romanian flavors, perfectly paired with the soulful melodies of local folksongs played on our host’s acoustic guitar. 

Day 4: After check out and breakfast, we will continue on to Sighisoara, we start our excursion with a hill top Monastery, one of the town’s most important landmarks. Next, we tour the home where the famous Vlad the Impaler was born, which was one of the statelier houses of its time in the 15th century.

This afternoon we will visit Bran Castle, “Dracula’s Castle,” originally built as a stronghold by the Knights of the Teutonic Order in 1212. Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, used Bran Castle as headquarters for his incursions into Transylvania. The castle is home to a rich collection of Romanian made and foreign furniture as well as a collection of artwork from the 14th-19th centuries.

This evening we will celebrate with an unforgettable Halloween dinner at the rustic and traditional restaurant “Casa Vlad Dracul” in town. The Halloween Party will continue back at the hotel where we will stay up howling at the moon.  Bring your favorite Halloween costume so you are not an easy target for those creatures roaming the night during the festivities that are sure to continue deep into the night.

Day 5: After checkout and breakfast, we will continue back towards Bucharest. We will arrive with some ample free time for you to enjoy the city at your own pace before we come together for another traditional Romanian dinner to gather our strength because tonight we will discover “Spook-arest”, the dark side of Bucharest on a “Ghosts and Vampires” tour. 

More than 2000 years ago, the town bore witness to some of the bloodiest deaths, which haunt the land. Listen to stories of the undead, witchcraft, spells, hauntings and feel the presence of restless spirits, forever damned, to roam in the shadows. Tonight may be filled with tricks, but there won’t be sweet treats to ease the fear and hair raising horrors you may encounter

Day 6: After check out and a last breakfast in Bucharest, we will enjoy a few hours of free time for some last minute souvenir shopping before our transfer takes us back to the airport and “Bitten or not” - it is time to say goodbye to the land of Dracula.

• Round trip flights Lufthansa Frankfurt – Bucharest – Frankfurt
  (Details provided within 6 weeks of departure)
• All Transfers in Romania
• Airport Taxes
• 1 piece, 23 kg (50lbs) luggage allowance
• 2 overnights in an upper-class tourist Hotel in Bucharest
• 1 overnight in an upper-class tourist Hotel in Sighisoara
• 2 overnight in an upper-class tourist Hotel in Brasov
• 5 Breakfasts provided at hotels
• 2 Dinners provided at hotel
• 1 Romanian Dinner provided by a Mountain Farmer
• 1 Romanian Dinner featuring regional cuisine 
• 1 Halloween dinner with festivities and folklore show
• Visit to "Nevermore Academy", Cantacuzino Castle
• Guided Tour of “Dracula’s Castle”
• Guided Tour of Vlad The Impaler's Birth Home
• City Tour Bucharest
• Ghosts & Vampires Tour Bucharest
• City Tour Brasov
• City Tour of Sighisoara
• Program as per itinerary
• Entrance fees according to program
• Local English-speaking tour guide
• Experienced RTT Tour escort