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This is the complete Halloween Transylvania experience. Join our flagship itinerary and then have fun exploring the land of Dracula! This tour includes all the important Vlad the Impaler related highlights as well as significant historical and cultural places. In addition to these, in 2025, you will attend three fun Halloween Parties. Book your tour now and join us on a journey included in the Top 10 Must-Do Adventures list by Fodor's Travel Guide.
Halloween Transylvania - 8-Days Tour Highlights
The most Joyfully Halloween in Transylvania Party - in Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula’s Birthplace. Enjoy an intimate “dinner party”. The Halloween party from Sighisoara was rated by our previous clients as being the best from the tour – discover the schedule.
- Ritual Killing of the Living Dead – help a haunted spirit to gain his peace – attend the ritual of killing a Living Dead meant to introduce you to the genuine Transylvanian folklore-as seen on Travel Channel – learn more.
- “Witchery Moments” – amazing magic show, performed by two of Europe’s most innovative and dynamic magicians.
- Vampiresa Hunting – an impressive ballet performance of professional ballet dancers, awarded with the medal of Excellency for their cultural activity.
Halloween Party at Bran Castle – The edifice owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. You can expect a party with a nice clubbing atmosphere.
Halloween Dinner Party in Arefu Village – the village where Vlad the Impaler rested after defeating his enemies in bloody battles
Corvinestilor Castle – the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti. The edifice was built in the 14th Century on the site of a former roman camp.
Sighisoara Medieval Citadel – the best preserved and still inhabited medieval citadel in Europe with a UNESCO World Heritage status, Vlad the Impaler’s birth place.
Snagov Monastery – where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried after his assassination
Awarded 7-Days Halloween Transylvania Itinerary
Your 7-Days Halloween Transylvania experience begins in Bucharest. Our guide collects you from Moxa Boutique Hotel. After that, drive to Snagov Monastery. Built on an island in the middle of Snagov Lake, the monastery serves as Dracula's (alleged) final resting place. Visit this impressive landmark and then return to Bucharest and enjoy an unforgettable city tour.
After a good night's sleep, travel to Arefu Village. Discover where Vlad the Impaler went to rest after defeating his enemies in bloody battles. In Arefu, you can still hear dark stories about the ruler. Enjoy a fun Halloween Dinner Party. Accommodate in an exquisite hotel, built in the place where the favorite cottage of Nicu Ceausescu, the son of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu used to be located.
On the third day of your Halloween tour, visit Sibiu, one of Romania's most beautiful cities. Accommodate in a 4* hotel.
The next destination included in your Halloween Transylvania tour is Corvinesti Castle. Visit the impressive Gothic castle and then travel to Cluj-Napoca.
Halloween Transylvania with 3 Amazing Parties
Visit Turda Salt Mines and then return to Cluj-Napoca and enjoy a city tour including the famous St. Michael's Church.
The next morning, depart to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Dracula's birthplace. Accommodate in a 3* hotel, centrally located. After that, at 8 PM, put on your costume and join us for the best Halloween Party in Transylvania. The schedule includes a delicious buffet dinner and events such as Vampiresa Hunting (an impressive ballet show) and a unique magic show. The highlight of this party is the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, performed by our team according to old customs and traditions. The Halloween Party in Sighisoara lasts until 02:00 am.
Halloween Party at Bran Castle
Continue your Halloween Transylvania tour by visiting Sighisoara Citadel. Discover the Clock Tower Museum or the Church on the Hill. After that, travel to Brasov and admire unique highlights such as the Black Church. From here, travel to Bran Village, accommodate at a cozy 3* hotel and get ready for the best party!
At 6 PM, join us for a delicious Festive dinner. Please wear your costume for dinner; from here we will go directly to Bran Castle.
Enjoy a unique Night visit of Bran Castle (please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides), followed by an unforgettable party on the grounds of the castle.
This is just an overview of your tour. For more information, such as the complete itinerary or inclusions/exclusions, please scroll up and then use the menu above to navigate to your desired section.
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We accept MasterCard and Visa on our on-line secure internet payment form.
- MasterCard and Visa via fax and phone.
- 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.
Departure dates:
Departure date | Price per person (price based on 2 persons sharing a double room) | Single traveler | Availability |
8 day tour. Departure from Bucharest (10.00 GMT +02:00) | |||
October 27, 2025 Special Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel, Halloween Dinner Party in Arefu and Halloween Party at Bran Castle included. |
€ 1699 | € 1799 | Guaranteed departure |
October 26, 2026 Special Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel, Halloween Dinner Party in Arefu and Halloween Party at Bran Castle included. |
€ 1699 | € 1799 | Guaranteed departure |
Departure Guaranteed
These tours are guaranteed to depart on the dates given, as we do not insist on a minimum number of bookings before departure.
Available for free if:
You don’t have a reflection in the mirror,
You decompose when sunlight strikes you,
You’re over 200 years old,
Can use your wings to fly to Transylvania,
Well, this holiday is free for you! Come join your fellow vampires in Transylvania:-)
Blood treats not included!
Other mentions
- 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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Romania remains a safe country to visit. There are internal political tensions and visitors are advised to avoid large crowds and political demonstrations. We advise that all normal precautions be taken.
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Irish nationals do not require visas for visits to Romania.
The official currency in Romania is the RON, often called Lei. Obtaining RON prior to travel can be difficult. However, on arrival cash can be withdrawn from ATMs.
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Crime
There have been some reports of credit and debit cards being scanned or stolen and used illegally, as happens elsewhere. Use of ATMs is generally safe but some precautions should be employed, such as only using those in department stores or hotel or airport lobbies.
As would be expected in large urban locations, there are occasional reports of pickpockets and bag snatchers operating in crowded areas. Confidence scams leading to theft of passports or wallets have also been known to arise where thieves claiming to be police approach visitors and ask for ID. The Romanian police do not generally ask people for documentation without good cause and in the event of any reason for suspicion visitors should offer to go the nearest police station.
Ideally, where they are not expected to be needed, valuables and other items such as spare jewelry, passports, driving licences, credit/debit cards and excess cash should be secured in a hotel safe.
Water
While the water supply in Romania is not known to be contaminated, use of bottled or filtered water is recommended as a safer option.
Wild Animals
Although a decreasing problem, Romania has a significant population of stray dogs. While these do not usually pose a danger it is strongly recommended to avoid contact with them as they can be aggressive and some could be rabid.
The Carpathian Mountains of Romania are famous for their wilderness and beauty but are also home to large populations of bears and wolves. While they try to avoid humans, it is recommended when visiting remote areas to travel in groups and to take expert advice locally.
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Visitors are required to carry photo ID in Romania; a photocopy of passport or driver’s licence should suffice for this purpose.
Inappropriate or insensitive behavior or activity in public is likely to offend others and risks prosecution or even a violent reaction.
Transport
Metro
Bucharest has a good Metro system. It and other towns and cities are serviced by buses, trams and taxis which are very good value by western European standards. Romania also has a good network of inter-city trains. Motorways are not extensive.
Driving
Some Romanians drive erratically and at excessive speeds and vehicles are not always fully roadworthy. Serious road traffic accidents regularly occur. Visitors entering Romania by road or driving there should ensure that they have adequate insurance cover. Insurance companies or brokers should be consulted in advance about this, if necessary. Drivers in Romania must also be in possession of a driving license and car ownership documentation.
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The traffic police are known to apply on-the-spot penalties for infringements of traffic regulations, including the retention of driving licences for up to three months in very serious cases.
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Roads, including primary roads, can be of poor standard, badly lit, pot-holed and with barely visible markings. Appropriate precautions should be taken, especially at night.
There is zero tolerance for drink-driving and permitted blood/alcohol ratios are below those in Ireland.
In Romania, taxis are relatively inexpensive. In general it is recommended that taxis are booked using one of the various methods available, rather than hailed on the street. This is especially the case where vehicles do not have a meter or display fares. Some visitors have reported incidents of overcharging, especially from airports and major train stations - some taxi drivers will offer a fixed price to the city centre which may appear reasonable but could be significantly in excess of the normal fares in Romania. Visitors arriving at the airport are advised to decline any taxi offers in the arrivals area but instead to avail of one of the simple-to-use automated taxi ordering services in the arrivals hall.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Bucharest - Snagov - Bucharest (about 1h driving)
Welcome to Romania !
10:00 AM - Our English speaking guide collects you from Moxa Boutique Hotel. Be prepared to immerge into the legend. Drive to Snagov to visit Snagov Monastery where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried after his assassination. The monastic establishment is located on a small island 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. Return to Bucharest and enjoy a city tour. Your accommodation is in a great 4* hotel.
Day 2
Bucharest – Arefu (179 km, 2h 50min driving) – Halloween Dinner Party in Arefu
Morning drive to Arefu, the village Vlad the Impaler retired to after defeating his enemies in bloody battles. A popular destination for those interested in the history of Vlad Tepes and Dracula, Arefu is a reminder of the dark and bloody past of this region. Have fun at a Halloween Dinner Party and accommodate at an exquisite hotel built in the place where the favorite cottage of Nicu Ceausescu, the son of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, used to be located.
Day 3
Arefu – Sibiu (143 km, 3h driving)
Say goodbye to Arefu and head next to the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu. the European Cultural Capital for 2007. The fortified town of Sibiu has been the centre of Romania 's German minority since medieval times and it is one of Romania’s most beautiful cities. The city contains the largest concentrations of tourist attractions in Romania. Accommodate in a 4* hotel.
Day 4
Sibiu – Cluj-Napoca (177km, 2h 10 min driving)
We leave the impressive medieval town of Sibiu and head next to Hunedoara. Visit the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti. The edifice was built in the 14th Century, on the site of a former Roman camp. It served as a fortress until the mid-1400's, when it became the residence of Transylvania's ruler, Iancu de Hunedoara. Iancu upgraded the fortress and it soon became the most beautiful castle in Transylvania. From Hunedoara, drive to Cluj-Napoca and enjoy a city tour revealing beautiful medieval buildings such as Saint Michael’s Cathedral. Accommodate in a 4* hotel, centrally located.
Day 5
Cluj-Napoca – Sighisoara Citadel (155 km, 2h 29 min driving) – Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel
Travel to Turda. Prepare to descent to the heart of one of the biggest salines in Romania, the Salt Mines of Turda, with impressive halls named after kings and queens. After visiting the spectacular Salt Mine, travel to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful and still inhabited fortified cities. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was born. Stroll around the streets of the old citadel; admire the Clock Tower, concentrating Sighisoara’s history, the beautiful Church on the Hill and the unique Covered Stairs.
20:00 - 02:00 Put on your costume and get into the mood, this is the reason for your travel to Transylvania. Prepare yourself for the best Halloween Party. You’ll enjoy a special program complemented by a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner, washed down with fiery spirits and excellent Romanian wine. The Halloween Party lasts until 02:00 AM.
Day 6
Sighisoara – Brasov - Bran (145 km, 2h 20 min driving) - Halloween Party at Bran Castle
Travel to the Medieval Saxon City of Brasov. The most famous landmark of Brasov is the Black Church, the largest gothic edifice in South – Eastern Europe. Brasov is a city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere which has played a vital role in Romania’s history, both old and new. Three quarters of the city is surrounded by mountains, and it is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe.
We head next to Bran Castle. The edifice owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula.
Time for everybody to get rest before dinner – at 18:00 - and before exploring Bran Castle, Transylvania's iconic image. Please wear your costume at Halloween Festive Dinner; from here we go directly to Bran Castle.
7:30 pm / The Ultimate Halloween Party at the Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle! Enjoy an unforgettable night visit of Bran Castle, decorated for Halloween and populated with wicked fairies and nice witches. Please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides. Around 21:00, attend the Halloween Party, until 04:00 am, on the grounds of Bran Castle. There will be installed a big heated tent. Admission on Bran Castle property is available from 07:00 pm, you will set up departure hour with your tour guide.
Day 7
Bran - Sinaia - Bucharest (174 km, 2h 50 min driving)
Drive to Sinaia, the pearl of mountain resorts in Romania and explore the ground floor of Peles Palace.
Late arrival in Bucharest. Please have in mind that on Sunday’s there’s a heavy traffic from Bran to Bucharest. Estimated time of arrival in Bucharest: 7PM
Day 8
Bucharest
With a lot of memories and surely some regret say good bye to Romania.
Should you need we can arrange your transfer to the airport.
*Please have in mind that transfer to the airport is not included in the tour fare.
Tour Leader
English speaking guide
Accommodation
7 nights:
4 nights in 4* hotels, 3 nights in 3* hotels, all accommodation hotels are centrally located.
Pick up: Moxa Boutique Hotel on first day of the tour, at 10:00 am Bucharest local time (GMT+2).
Drop off: Moxa Boutique Hotel on Day 7 of the tour, around 7:00 pm Bucharest local time (GMT+2).
Transportation
All transfers inside the tour by coach, minibus or car - air conditioned, depending on the number of travelers.
Meals
7 breakfasts, 3 dinners (3 special dinners and Open Bar in Arefu, Sighisoara and Bran)
Entry fees to
Snagov Monastery, Peles Palace, Corvinesti Castle, Bran Castle, Salt Mines in Turda, Clock Tower in Sighisoara.
Special events
Halloween Party in Sighisoara: The Ritual of Killing of a Living Dead, Vampiresa Hunting and many dark surprises. (20:00 - 02:00)
Halloween Party at the Bran Castle includes:
Night visit of Bran Castle decorated for Halloween and populated with wicked ferries and nice witches. Please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides. Around 21:00, attend the Halloween Party, until 04:00 am, on the grounds of Bran Castle. Please have in mind that the night tour of Bran Castle is not guided, you will receive more information on this from our tour guides.
IMPORTANT: Please have in mind that Halloween Party at Bran Castle is organized by administration of Bran Castle. Transylvania Live is not responsible for the content of the program/ changing’s, organizing manner or even cancellation.
**Please be cautious if you suffer from claustrophobia, are sensitive to intermittent lights and loud noises! Also, please consider the low temperatures and the fact that the stairs and alleyways can be slippery. For your safety, please listen to the instructions of the Castle's personnel.
Halloween Dinner Party in Arefu Village – the village where Vlad the Impaler rested after defeating his enemies in bloody battles
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Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 808 101 6781 (UK); 866 376 6183 (US). You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!
We require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. When you make the reservation online you will be required to pay the deposit. You will receive an automatic response with your Holiday Booking Reference. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we proceed with the reservation for the requested services and issue the Confirmation Letter + Paid Invoice (once the amount is registered with our accounts).
The final payment is due 60 days prior departure. ( After the final payment is made we will issue Travel Voucher). Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking. To read Transylvania Live’s Terms and Conditions please visit us on line at: http://www.visit-transylvania.co.uk/terms.html .
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: 89 days or more prior to departure 90 EURO per person / per tour cancellation fee; 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.
Please check with the airline company. Anyway is good to pack light, some of the hotels – historical buildings do not have elevators.
Our tours include the services of English-speaking guides. German, French, Hungarian and Hebrew-speaking guide are also available.
We can design an itinerary at a time that suits you, to your own comfort levels and within your own budget. Please send your request by e-mail or by fax.
Yes, most of our tours operate even if there’s only one person. Due to socialization reasons our special tours for couples require a minimum of five couples.
The tour has a general audience as it targets people interested in history, culture, customs and beliefs. Group size can be between 4-26 people. Transylvania Live is member of the responsible travel network and we are committed to operating a travel policy that is supportive of local economies, cultures and the environment. We operate our tours with small groups in order to minimise the negative impact on the environment and allow our guests to interact more easily with the locals, facilitate the communication with the guide. The average age of group is, most of the time, between 35-45.
We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry.
A minimum age of 10 years is required on non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page. A client under 18 years of age and travelling alone during the tour period shall provide Transylvania Live with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On “for couples” tours a minimum age of 20 years is required.
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Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a 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.
If you follow our recommendation on How to arrive (heading found for any of our holidays at the Special notes and info section at the end of the tour page. Our guide will expect you with a Transylvania Live sign. 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.
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.
A welcoming country house, not necessarily decorated in a peasant like style; you’ll stay under the same roof with your Romanian host! In most cases dinner and breakfast are included, and rates are based on two guests per room. They offer one bathroom for two rooms; the bathroom can be situated on the hallway. Staying at a “traditional Maramuresean country-inn” or “a typical Hungarian-Sekler country-inn” will prove to be an unique experience.
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.
American citizens do not require a visa for Romania (Romania is a member of the European Union so it shares the same legal legislation – a passport is all you need)
To check the list of the countries that require a visa please see the web site page of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mae.ro.
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: $8.7 - $18, 3 course dinner: $13.28 - $18.11. 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. MasterCard ATM Locater– Search by address and by airport https://www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp atm locator Visa ATM Locator– Search by airport, city and country https://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/jsp/SearchPage.jsp
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 a bit too pretentious when it comes to their outfits. Dorobanti Boulevard in Bucharest can easily be compared to Chaps 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 then 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).
Grasa Victoria– :
This was the best Halloween I’ve ever had!
Romania is beautiful especially the views of Transylvania.
We visited important places of Vlad Tepes history and our guide was very knowledgeable.
During Halloween we had 3 different parties in 3 different locations across Transylvania and each was different from the other.
Our group was under 20 people which made it easy to make new friends during the trip.
I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Dracula
James William– :
AMAZING EXPERIENCE – This trip has to be on everyone’s bucket list!!!
We booked the 7 day Halloween in Transylvania and added on the 2 day Halloween at Bran Castle.
Our main reason for booking was the Halloween parties.
We traveled with another couple and booked direct with Transylvania Live via the internet. Initially we were skeptical at doing this but Hertha and her team were so helpful and patiently answered all of our questions and emails promptly and our trip went smoothly and exactly to plan.
Our small group of 16 was the perfect size – it gave us an intimate, personalized tour experience with some great memories and we made lots of new friends!
Our guide was professional, very knowledgeable and always eager to answer our questions. We learned through him that there was so much more to Romania than Bram Stokers’ Dracula.
We came away from our trip not only thoroughly enjoying the 3 Halloween parties we attended but also thoroughly enjoying visiting the beautiful towns and historical places related to Vlad the Impaler and learning about the history and culture of Romania and its people.
I would highly recommend Transylvania Live and their tours to anyone.
I don’t think this will be our only trip to Romania – we will be back!!
Leonard K. Eaton– :
Excellent vacation!!!!
The Halloween parties were amazing.
Our guide Christian was so accommodating, and a literal walking encyclopedia of Romanian History, Architecture, Legends and Jokes!
Our driver “Dan” was funny and so personable.
The Hotels were beautiful.
Highly recommend!!!!
Katherine Kan– :
My husband and I did the 7 day Halloween Tour with the 2 day Add-on trip.
The company was very helpful and timely in their email communications during the planning process and leading up to the trip. We received detailed itinerary information and found the trip to be a great value for everything included and very easy to plan.
The experience itself was AMAZING!
We had a wonderful small group with a great driver and knowledgeable tour guide.
The parties were a ton of fun, but we also loved seeing the castles, churches, fortresses, villages, towns, cities, forests and countryside.
Our hotels had lots of character. They all included breakfast, and we also enjoyed the meals included in the tour.
Keep in mind, changing hotels every night and carrying luggage up and down stairs when you pack.
We aren’t sure how we will ever top this experience!
Thank you, Transylvania Live!
James Olson– :
My sister Adrienne and I would like to sum up our experience in Transylvania in a word: very “worthwhile.”
Our guide Claudiu was knowledgeable, responsible, courteous, and a great driver throughout Transylvania.
All the sights and sounds of Transylvania were very interesting, educational and descriptive of life in Romania.
We had fun with the younger set of travelers during the two Halloween festivities, in Sighisoara and Bran.
We were very happy with the courteous and friendly treatment at Boutique Hotel Moxa; keep on using it.
Romania is a very interesting country with lots of history to entice others to visit.
We will share our experiences with others, happily.
Angela Perricone– :
We had a wonderful holiday in Romania thank you.
The Itinerary was very full and we enjoyed the accommodation and all of the visits.
We now have much better idea about the history, geography, politics and social aspects of your amazing country.
The included meals gave us a taste of your local cuisine, and the hotels were all very good and central to each location.
It was so enjoyable to meet you all at Turda.
It was a very personal touch.
We particularly liked the hotel there.
We liked our stay in Sibiu and would like to go back there.
Thank you so much for arranging such a memorable holiday and we will certainly recommend you to our friends.
We enjoyed our 3 nights in Bucharest at the end of the tour, particularly the Free Walking Tour and the Tour of the Parliament building [unbelievably grandiose]
Thank you again to all of the Transylvania Live team