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Transylvania Unearthed – Halloween Edition
9 days, Bucharest to Bucharest
Itinerary
Day 1Bucharest
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Bucharest/Sibiu
Visit the ruins of Dracula's Poenari Castle en route to Sibiu. Enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival. Opt to visit the art-focused Brukenthal Museum.
With time, opt to head out of town and visit the open air museum of Traditional Folk Civilization.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Poenari Castle Visit
The ruins of the Poenari Castle was once one of Vlad the Impaler's main fortresses. Vlad III, now often known as Dracula, was known for being particularly cruel, impaling his enemies. He is estimated to have killed over 10,000 people.
The only way to reach the castle is to walk up over 1,400 steps. A third of the castle collapsed down the mountainside in 1888, but the walls and two towers still remain, one of which is said to be where Vlad's first wife threw herself from in order to avoid being captured by the Turks.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Brukenthal Museum Visit
The Brukenthal Museum is the country's oldest, and it houses the art collection of Baron Samuel von Brukenthal, once governor of Transylvania. The museum displays 15th and 16th century Transylvanian wooden religious sculptures and 18th century Romanian icons.
Traditional Folk Civilization Museum
15RON per personSet against a mountain backdrop, this folk museum includes authentic wooden houses and churches, offering great insight into Romanian rural life.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Sibiu/Hunedoara
Enjoy more time in Sibiu before attending a Halloween party at the haunted Hunyad Castle – don't forget your costume!
Come in costume to a party at Hunyad's Castle, rumoured to be one of the most haunted places in Europe. Watch Count Dracula's wedding at midnight and continue the festivities well into the night.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Hunyad’s Castle Halloween Costume Party
Head to Hunyad’s Castle for a Halloween party you will not soon forget. Come in costume (or else!) and the guest with the best costume is awarded a special prize. Attend Dracula's wedding before continuing the party well into the night. Hunyad’s Castle, the venue of the party, is rumoured to be one of the most haunted places in Europe. Do you dare to celebrate this macabre fest with the spirits that roam its halls?
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BreakfastDay 4Hunedoara/Sighișoara
Continue on to Sighisoara with an orientation walk upon arrival. Enjoy some free time to explore the birthplace of Vlad 'The Impaler' Tepes.
Take a slow morning to rid yourself of all of the Halloween demons you may have picked up at the haunted Hunyad Castle.
Then continue on to Sighisoara, a small town with a fortified medieval centre.
Opt to sample some Romanian cuisine—the Casa Dracula (original home of Vlad) is now a restaurant specializing in hearty meat and game dishes of the region.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Explore this charming town.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Museum of Medieval Weapons
If you're interested in the town's past, visit the history museum. There are a number of old churches scattered throughout the historic centre as well, along with a Saxon cemetery. The ground floor of the birthplace of Vlad "The Impaler" has been converted into a restaurant, and the upper floor is home to a museum of medieval weapons.
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BreakfastDay 5Sighișoara
Enjoy more of the city and the surrounding countryside before an exclusive event in the evening at Bran Castle. Enjoy a wine tasting and show in this creepy setting.
Free Time
With so much to see and do, get going.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Sighișoara/Braşov
Visit the Prejmer Fortress en route to Brasov. Enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival and visit Bran Castle.
En route to the city of Brasov, stop off to visit the Prejmer Fortress, a fortified church from the 13th century.
Get to know the city on an orientation walk and check out Bran Castle, impressively situated on a rock outcrop.
Use some free time in Brasov to explore the baroque architecture and beautiful squares.
Private Vehicle
Stop at the Prejmer Fortress en route.
Prejmer Fortress Visit
Enjoy a visit to this fortified church built by the Teutonic knights church dating back to the 13th century and containing double walls and dungeons. Each family in the village had its own room in the fortress in case of an attack.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Bran Castle Visit
Visit the picturesque Bran Castle, impressively situated on a rock outcrop and dominating the valley. This 14th century castle is steeped in history and folklore and is an unmissable highlight. Sometimes called "Dracula's Castle", it served as a defense point to protect the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Rumours abound regarding Dracula's interaction with the castle. You'll have to visit to find out the truth.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Black Church (Biserica Neagră) Visit
8RON per personThe Black Church is the biggest church between Vienna and Istanbul. It's a famous landmark of the town of Brasov, is Romania's leading Gothic church, and has the largest church bell in the country, weighing a hefty 7 tons (6,350 kg)! Explore its beautiful interior, including stained glass windows and its collection of 119 Turkish carpets, the largest in Europe.
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BreakfastDay 7Braşov
Enjoy a full free day to explore this quaint city.
Free Time
Get out and explore.
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BreakfastDay 8Braşov/Bucharest
Visit the famous Neo-Renaissance Peleș Castle en route to Bucharest, then enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival.
Enjoy free time to explore Bucharest's many attractions, including one of its best museums, the Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
Opt to explore the Soviet-esque architecture, the beautiful cathedral, or indulge in the city's international cuisine.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Peleș Castle Visit
Visit Peleș Castle, a Neo-Renaissance fortress. Sometimes called the most beautiful castle in all of Romania, with its fairytale turrets and expansive surrounding green lawns, it was built in the late 19th century and is exquisitely decorated with statues, ceramics, porcelain, and stained glass windows.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Explore this capital city.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Visit the Museum of the Romanian Peasant for a interesting look inside the rural culture of Romania. The museum displays a collection of costumes, artifacts of Romanian peasant life, and religious icons.
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BreakfastDay 9Bucharest
Depart at any time.