Halloween in Transylvania: 7-Day Tour

Celebrate Halloween ahead of time this year and make it count. Spend Halloween in Transylvania Romania, party in an authentic way, and enjoy a tour of Bran Castle during the night.
Day 1: Bucharest - Arrival

Upon arrival at Bucharest International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by the company staff that will transfer you to your hotel in Bucharest for overnight stay.

Accommodation in Bucharest

Day 2: Bucharest City Tour

Brekfast: At the hotel
Departure: 09:00 AM

Bucharest has the allure that many other capitals have: new buildings combined with historical monuments (such as the Palace of the Parliament) and the hustle of a restless city. Your journey in the country of supernatural and vampires will start from the capital city and it has so many included activities. This Dracula tour will let you explore all the places that are related to the mysterious phenomena and mythical creatures that failed to be explained.

Lunch: At your expense

In the evening you will visit Bucharest's Old Centre. The narrow streets from nowadays, which are filled with stylish bistros and cafes, are the place that public trials were held. The judge of these trials was the Wallachian prince Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Tepes), the man that inspired the legend of Dracula. The day ends with a lovely dinner at a cozy restaurant.

Dinner: Included
Overnight in Bucharest.

Day 3: Bucharest - Poenari Castle - Sibiu

Breakfast: At the hotel
Departure: 09:00 AM

After breakfast, you will begin your Halloween tour in Transylvania, and your destination for the day is the city of Sibiu. You will arrive there by following the former trade routes taken by armies, caravans, or fugitives hundreds of years ago, through the Carpathian Mountains. Once there, you will visit the beautiful historic city with its large and picturesque square and learn the secrets that have been guarded by the city's walls and the catacombs underneath.

On the way, if the weather allow us will have a stop at Poenari Castle. Built in 15th century by Vlad the Impaler is considered the real draculas castle. En route to the ruins of draculas poenari castle are 1480 steps to climb.

This journey will take you to the Olt Valley, a place where nature remained in its pure and wild form. Olt Valley is a very well conserved and picturesque natural area in Romania. It offers a truly spectacular view to everyone that passes its gorges.

Lunch: At your expense

Sibiu city tour includes visiting some of the old town's heritage sites. Some of them are the Main Square, and the Roman Catholic Cathedral. You will also visit the Evangelical Church located in Huet Square. After passing the Stairs Passage, you will also get to cross the famous Bridge of Lies. If you have free time in Sibiu we have a list of things to do here.

Dinner: At your expense
Overnight in Sibiu

Day 4: Sibiu - Hunedoara - Cluj-Napoca

Breakfast: At the hotel

After breakfast, your Halloween trip continues with exploring further the region and castles from Transylvania, that has yet more to reveal. It will make your trip unforgettable.

Today's main attraction is the medieval castle, Corvin Castle, whose visitors can never forget it. Several international publications included it among the most impressive castles in the world. To top it up, Corvin Castle might also feature in a top of awe-inspiring, haunted places.

Lunch: At your expense

At the end of the day, you will reach Cluj-Napoca, the largest city in Transylvania and one of the largest student centers in Romania. After taking a walking tour through the Old City Center, you will have free time to explore the local cafes and bohemian restaurants near the hotel.

Dinner: At your expense
Overnight in Cluj-Napoca


Day 5: Cluj-Napoca - Biertan - Sighisoara - Bran - Halloween Party

Breakfast: At the hotel
Depature: 09:00 AM

Your Halloween in Transylvania continues with a visit to Biertan Village. In there is located Biertan Fortified Church, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back from the Middle Ages. It inspired many novelists with its cold appeal. The fortress was built somewhere in the 15th century and is one of the biggest fortified churches in Transylvania.

Sighisoara Citadel is known to be the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, the prince that is at the core of Dracula's legend. His name, Vlad Dracul, was inspired by his father's name, Vlad Dracul. Sighisoara is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Eastern Europe.

Lunch: At your expense

You will visit the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler at the house Casa Dracula (Dracula's house) and the Clock Tower. The house is situated next to a Dominican monastery, and today it hosts a pub and a restaurant. The legend-filled house is popular among the people that are interested in the famous vampire.

Your next stop is in Bran, next to Bran Castle - where all the magic is about to happen.

The evening is booked for your Halloween party at Dracula's Castle. After arrival and check-in, the Halloween costumes will come in handy, because at 09:00 PM we will attend the castle tour and the party.

Dinner: At the hotel (included)
Evening: Halloween Party
Overnight in Bran

Day 6: Bran - Brasov City Tour - Bran Castle tour - Bran

Breakfasts: At the hotel

The day after the Halloween party will start late so that everyone can sleep in and recharge their batteries.

After having breakfast, your first stop for the day is the city of Brasov. The town has a medieval ambiance given by the famous Gothic cathedral, The Black Church, the largest cathedral in Southeastern Europe. The edifice dates from the 14th century. However, due to many external factors, it was finalized only in the late 15th century.

Lunch: At your expense

After visiting Brasov and the lunch in the city, we will head back to Bran Castle, for a proper tour of the castle, where you will learn about its history, and connection with the Halloween event.

Dinner: At the hotel (included)

Overnight in Bran

Day 7: Bran – Peles Castle – Snagov Monastery - Bucharest

Breakfast: At the hotel
Departure: 09:00 AM

Your next stop is in Sinaia, where you will visit the the world's first castle fully powered by locally produced electricity. The castle was home to one of the most important collections of paintings in Europe, and it is well-known for its large collection of over 4,000 European and Oriental weaponry.

Lunch: At your expense

The last monument of the tour is Snagov Monastery, a historic and religious site located on an island in the Snagov Lake. It is most famously known as the alleged final resting place of Vlad the Impaler. Although there is no solid evidence that Vlad is buried in the monastery, it remains a symbol of Romanian cultural heritage.

Dinner: At your expense
Overnight in Bucharest

Day 8: Bucharest - Departure

Breakfast: At the hotel
Departure: According to your flight schedule

After a great Romania tour and a party at Bran Castle, your Halloween in Transylvania tour has come to an end. We hope you enjoyed the experience and maybe see you next year!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.