Bucharest: 2-Day Tour of Transylvania & Halloween Party

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ID: GYG275842-478197
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Country: Romania

Duration: 2 days


Description

Follow in the footsteps of the notorious Count Dracula on this two-day tour of Transylvania. Get picked up directly from your accommodation and visit four cities, learn about the mysteries of the area and enjoy a Halloween-style party at Dracula's castle.
Day 1: Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov - Bran

Get picked up directly from your hotel in Bucharest and travel around Transylvania with your guide. First, travel to Sinaia, a mountain resort nestled in the historical region of Muntenia. Visit the exquisite Peles Castle, surrounded by forest and situated at the foot of the breathtaking Bucegi mountains. Admire the castles wooden Viennese decorations that adorn the castle.

Next, travel to the charming city of Brasov, where you will visit the Black Church, a celebrated Gothic site that acquired its name after being blackened by smoke from the 1689 great fire. Next, take a walk through the town and admire the clock tower and fortifications. 

Then, go to your 3-star hotel and get dressed up as the spookiest ghoul you can for the Halloween party at Bran castle. Get to know the history of the notorious castle that’s shrouded in mystery on a spooky two-hour guided tour. Be welcomed into the castle by Prince Vlad the Impaler himself, and explore the chilly rooms that will be filled with prince and princesses from the Middle Ages. Then, enjoy some blood-red wine and then continue your evening with a party in the castle garden. Dance and drink the night away in a large tent with your fellow ghouls. 

Day 2: Brasov- Snagov- Bucharest

Awake the next day and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, hit the road and stop at Lake Snagov Monastery, originally founded in the 14th century. It is said that Vlad the Impaler requested to be buried there. Visit his tomb and learn about the mysteries of the site.

Finally, travel back to your accommodation in Bucharest.

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Orthodox monastery of Snagov, where Vlad the Impaler is said to be buried
  • See Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family of Romania
  • Party down at a Halloween party at Dracula’s castle
  • Explore the beautiful Saxon city of Brasov

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When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.