Itinerary
- Day 1
Cluj-Napoca to Sighisoara
Your hotel pickup happens at 10:00 AM in Cluj-Napoca, then it's about an hour's drive to Sighisoara. Once you arrive, you'll walk through this medieval citadel that dates back to the 12th century when Saxon settlers founded it. The town's got a lot of history tied to Vlad the Impaler, so you'll learn about that connection as you check out the old fortress. Later that evening around 8:00 PM, you'll get dressed up for The Great Dracula Ball, a themed event with performances, Romanian wine, and spirits running until 1:00 AM. After everything winds down, you'll head to your 3-star hotel right in the center of town.
- Start point
- Strada Regele Ferdinand 20, Cluj-Napoca 400110, Cluj, Romania (Reception desk of Hotel Transilvania, 10:00 - 10:15)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (The Great Dracula Ball in Sighisoara with fiery spirits and excellent Romanian wine; Open Bar included)
Included Activities
- Visit Sighisoara Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Attend The Great Dracula Ball in Sighisoara (includes Ritual of Killing of a living dead and Vampire Hunting)
- Visit Clock Tower in Sighisoara
Optional Activities
- Visit Salt Mines of Turda (one of Romania's largest salt mines with halls named after kings and queens)
- Lunch at Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant (located in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born)
Landmarks Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower in Sighisoara Salt Mines of Turda - Day 2
Sighisoara - Brasov - Bran
This morning you'll leave Sighisoara and drive through Brasov, stopping to see the Black Church, which is the largest Gothic structure in South Eastern Europe. From there, it's on to Bran Castle, built in 1377 and connected to the Dracula legend. You can walk around the castle grounds where Queen Maria of Romania once spent her summers. The village nearby is known for making traditional cheeses smoked in pine bark, and trying those is worth your time. By 9:30 PM, you're back at Bran Castle for their Halloween Party with a non-guided night tour where you'll encounter performers dressed as witches and fairies. There's local red wine and dancing that goes until 4:00 AM, so it's a late night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Halloween Party at Bran Castle with local red wine; Open Bar included)
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle (including night tour decorated for Halloween)
- Attend Halloween Party at Bran Castle (until 04:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Explore Medieval Saxon City of Brasov
- Visit Black Church in Brasov
- Cheese tasting in the village of Bran
Landmarks Bran Castle Black Church Brasov - Day 3
Bran to Cluj-Napoca
After the party, you'll drive to Turda, a smaller town with medieval character. You'll have dinner at Hunter Prince, a restaurant themed around Dracula. Once you finish eating, it's time to head back to Cluj-Napoca for your flight. The driver will drop you at the airport or your hotel, and you should be finished around 8:00 PM.
- End point
- Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania (Airport or your booked hotel in Cluj-Napoca, 17:00 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Hunter Prince, a Dracula-themed restaurant in Turda)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Hunter Prince (Dracula-themed restaurant in Turda)
Landmarks Turda
