Welcome to the land of Dracula! Depending on the itinerary you are interested in, the best time to visit Transylvania could be on Halloween or during the summer. Either way, attend our unforgettable tours and we promise you will enjoy the best holiday!
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Best Time To Visit Transylvania – Choose your favorite itinerary!
If you are looking for a fun Halloween Party, then the best time to visit Transylvania for you is around this famous holiday. Our itineraries include one, two or even three unforgettable parties.
The Vampire itineraries run throughout the year, so you can choose the one that departs when you are able to arrive in Transylvania. If you want to have even more control over your departure date, choose a tailor made experience and depart whenever it suits you best (note that you will travel with your group of friends or family members only and that these itineraries usually require a minimum number of travelers in order to depart).
7-Days Halloween Tour
Our 7-Days Halloween Tour is, without a doubt, the highlight of our catalog. It has received several mentions in the press and the prestigious Fodor’s Travel Guide placed it in their Top 10 Must-Do Adventures List.
Highlights include Poienari Fortress, Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara, Snagov Monastery or the Medieval Saxon Cities of Sibiu and Brasov.
Travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, accommodate in a 3* hotel, enjoy a delicious festive dinner and have fun at a special program including a breathtaking magic show, an impressive ballet performance and the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed according to old customs and traditions.
Once you recover from our party, drive to Bran Village. Accommodate in a hotel located in the vicinity of Dracula’s Castle. In the evening, go on a unique night tour of the castle and then party till morning on the grounds.
Best time to visit Transylvania – 7-Days Vampire Tour
The 7-Days Vampire itinerary runs throughout the year, departing on every Saturday between May and October. Meet our English speaking guide in Bucharest and visit impressive highlights such as Snagov Monastery, Poienari Fortress – Dracula’s mountain retreat or the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu, where you can discover the popular Bridge of Lies.
Visit Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara, the former residence of ruler Iancu de Hunedoara. Explore the amazing Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site which includes attractions such as the Clock Tower History Museum. From here, travel to Bran Castle, the most popular Transylvanian highlight, and find out Dracula’s real connection with this place.
Enjoy an unforgettable special event: the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead, performed by our team in Turda. Help us defeat the evil strigoi and join us for a fun Evening Sitting.
3-Days Halloween Short Breaks
If you are constrained by time or by your budget and you can’t attend the 7-Days Vampire or Halloween experiences, we reccomend joining us on a 3-Days Short Break.
3-Days Itineraries taking place around the popular holiday focus on the best Halloween Parties in Transylvania. Depart from Cluj-Napoca or Bucharest and travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Join us for our unforgettable party and attend a series of special events headlined by the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead.
Once you recover from our party, travel to Bran Village, accommodate in a hotel located in the vicinity of the iconic Dracula’s Castle. We provide a ‘skip the ticket office line’ service available only once, for our organized group. Go on a unique night tour of the castle followed by a fun party on the grounds.
The next day, we transfer you to Bucharest or Cluj-Napoca for your airport or hotel drop-off.
Best Time to visit Transylvania – 3-Days Vampire Short Break
Our 3-Days Vampire Short Break departs throughout the year (except for Halloween season), on customer request. This means that you can enjoy your experience whenever you consider is the best time to visit Transylvania. Note that we require at least 2 persons to depart.
Meet your experienced guide in Cluj-Napoca. Travel to Sighisoara where you can admire the Clock Tower History Museum, The Torture Room or the Medieval Weapons Collection. Next, discover the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu, followed by Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara or the unique Turda Salt Mine. While in Turda, join us for the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead*, performed according to old customs and traditions.
*This event requires at least 4 travelers to take place
Transylvania’s Undying Legend – 11-Days Study Trip
11-Days Study Trips are designed for large groups of students, accompanied by a teacher. The length of these itineraries allows us to include more impressive cultural and historical highlights than in the 7-Days tours.
Our guide collects you from Bucharest. Visit Snagov Monastery, the alleged burial place of Vlad the Impaler, followed by the ruins of Dracula’s old Royal Court in Targoviste. Visit the unique Peles and Bran Castles and explore the Medieval Saxon City of Brasov.
While in the area, discover the Valley of the Citadel cave, followed by Rasnov Fortress or Bat’s Cave (for your safety, you will only admire this cave from the outside). The next day, get ready to climb over 1400 stairs to the top of Poienari Fortress, Dracula’s mountain refuge. Later, arrive at the legendary Curtea de Arges Monastery and find discover the amazing story behind its construction.
Other highlights include the Village Museum in Sibiel, the impressive Sighisoara Medieval Citadel or the unique Turda Salt Mine. Next, travel to the Apuseni Mountains and discover Bear’s Cave, Meziad Cave or Scarisoara Cave, which hosts one of the largest underground glaciers in Europe. You will also visit Huda lui Papara Cave and meet a talented woodcraftsman in Sacel who will teach you how to carve the perfect wooden stake (very useful skill in Transylvania).
Before concluding your Study Trip, go on a unique Steam Train Ride on Vaser Valley. Enjoy stunning landscapes and snap amazing photos (the train moves very slow, so you won’t have any problems). On your last day, return to Cluj-Napoca for your airport drop-off.
Dracula the Bloody Truth – 4-Days Private Tour
Our tailor made experiences depart throughout the year, on customer request. This particular itinerary departs for a minimum of 4 travelers. Your experienced guide collects you from Bucharest. Discover impressive attractions such as Snagov Monastery, Peles Palace in Sinaia, the iconic Bran Castle or Rasnov Fortress.
On your third day, explore the Medieval Saxon City of Brasov and discover the popular Black Church. From here, travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Visit the Clock Tower History Museum, the Torture Room and The Medieval Weapons Collection and accommodate in a medieval 3* hotel. The next day, return to Bucharest for your airport drop-off.
Best time to visit Transylvania – Tour Prices
Before booking an unforgettable tour in Transylvania, you have to consider a series of factors. One of – if not the first thing anyone looks up is the price. You need to know how much a tour costs so you can prepare your holiday budget.
Depending on the itinerary you choose, we provide transfers, meals, accommodation and access to the included attractions and special events. You should check the dedicated pages of each tour to discover their exact highlights and inclusions.
The final price of your itinerary depends on how many days it takes, the inclusions and the accommodation type. We usually provide rooms in 3* and 4* hotels. However, we can also arrange accommodation in a 5* hotel at your request, for an extra cost. Our catalog also includes tailor made experiences, which depart on customer request for a private group.
On average, 7-Days itineraries cost about €1200, while 3-Days Short Breaks are priced at around €600 – €700. The exact amounts are displayed on each product page.
Study Trips – Costs
Study Trips are itineraries conceived for large groups of students who want to discover cultural and traditional highlights in Transylvania, as well as dark legends surrounding Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless ruler also known as Dracula. These groups are accompanied by a a teacher who travels free of charge.
We organize two distinct Study Trips:
- ‘Transylvania’s Undying Legend’ costs €1287 or €1576 for single rooms
- ‘Dracula Tours for Schools’ can be booked for €1557 or €1837 for single rooms
10-Days Halloween Tour, Budapest Departure – Best time to visit Transylvania
Besides the popular 7-Days Halloween itinerary, we also organize a 10-Days Halloween experience departing from Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Discover several attractions in our neighbors’ country and then arrive in Transylvania, the land of Dracula. Book this tour for €1790 or €1999 for single rooms.
7-Days Vampire Tour in Transylvania
Our 7-Days Vampire Tour departs on every Saturday, between May and October. Discover impressive cultural and historical places and attend special events such as the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead. Book this tour for €1159 or €1299 for single rooms.
We also organize a discounted edition of this itinerary, available once every year, in July. Enjoy the same experience available on the regular tour, at the special price of €999.
Best time to visit Transylvania – Awarded 7-Days Halloween Tour
On Halloween, the 7-Days Tour includes all the attractions available on our Vampire experience, as well as 3 unforgettable Halloween Parties: in Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, at the iconic Bran Castle and at a third venue we will reveal soon. Book this Awarded itinerary for €1299 or €1419 for single rooms.
3-Days Tours in Transylvania
Our 3-Days Short Breaks offer you a glimpse of what you can experience during the Awarded 7-Days tours. The Vampire edition departs from Cluj-Napoca on customer request and includes a series of amazing Transylvanian highlights complemented by the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead. You can book this tour for €569 or €666 for single rooms.
On Halloween, we organize two short breaks, one departing from Cluj-Napoca and the other one from Bucharest. Regardless of your tour, attend the Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel and the popular party at Dracula’s Castle. You can book either tour for €599 or €666 for single rooms.
2-Days Halloween Tours
Our 2-Days Halloween itineraries are focused on the best parties in Transylvania. We organize two versions:
- The 2-Days Halloween Tour with Party in Sighisoara Citadel departs from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu or Brasov and it includes accommodation in a 3* medieval hotel, meals and access to our Halloween Party, all for €439 or €479 for single rooms.
- Meanwhile, the same itinerary taking place at Bran Castle departs from Bucharest. It also includes accommodation and meals, as well as access to the popular Halloween Party at Dracula’s Castle. You can book this itinerary for €369 or €399 for single rooms.
Best time to visit Transylvania – 1-Day Halloween City Breaks
Our Halloween City Breaks are perfect if you are already in Sighisoara Citadel or in Bran Village and you plan on attending the Halloween Parties taking place here.
The City Break in Sighisoara includes accommodation, meals and access to our Halloween Party, all for €249. If you choose the City Break in Bran Village, you will enjoy the same inclusions, plus our ‘skip the ticket office line’ service at the entrance to Dracula’s Castle. You can book this itinerary for €258 or €288 for single rooms.
Food costs in Transylvania
We include at least two meals per day in our itineraries – a dinner and a breakfast. These are included in the tour price, so you don’t have to worry about the actual food costs if this is enough for you. On certain days, we can provide a small window during which you can enjoy lunch on your own account.
According to Budget Your Trip, travelers spend around 104 lei/day on food in Romania. This is what the website has to say about the costs of meals in our country:
While meal prices in Romania can vary, the average cost of food in Romania is lei104 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Romania should cost around lei41 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Romania is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Transfer costs
Our itineraries include transfers between the included attractions. If you don’t intend to extend your stay and explore more of our country on your own, this section might not be interesting to you. Otherwise, here is some advice regarding the best means of transport available.
First and foremost, consider the number of places you intend to visit. Buses or taxis might not be the most convenient solutions in case you intend to visit multiple attractions. If you want to avoid waiting a long time in stations or spending a lot of money on taxis, you should rent a car.
If you choose to travel by bus, tram or subway, you should know that these means of transport are usually very crowded and you might encounter pickpockets. In order to discourage potential thieves, you should always keep your belongings within eyesight.
A taxi is safer than a bus, but you might still encounter drivers who will attempt to take advantage of the fact that you are foreign and you don’t know the city. If you feel like the driver is circling around in order to increase the sum on the meter, check your route on a GPS application and make sure you are on the right track. Furthermore, some taxi drivers attempt to negotiate the cost of the ride in advance and ask to keep the meter off. Do not accept such an offer as it is usually a lot higher than what the ride is worth.
Is it safe to visit Romania?
Romania is a safe country for tourists. This is certified by the fact that no terrorist attacks have occured here and that the crime rate in our country is lower than the European average. These claims are backed by several indexes:
- The Global Terrorist Database ranks us on position 138/163, which means that there is very low or no terrorist activity at all in our country
- The Global Peace Index, which considers factors such as militarization, society and security or domestic and interest conflict ranks us on position 22/163 countries
While we have a low crime rate in Romania, we are still dealing with a lot of corruption. You might encounter situations where authorities offer a ‘mutually beneficial solution’ to a problem. These kind of solutions are, most of the time, illegal. You should refuse and seek legal justification to avoid any trouble in the long run.
Need to Know before traveling to Romania
- Confirm your passport is valid for 6 months from when you think your trip will end. Don’t get stranded.
- Get comprehensive travel insurance to cover you and your gear. Get insurance that’s right for you and covers your activities in the places you’ll go. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.
- Consider your physical and mental health. Get advice from your doctor if you’re unsure.
- See your doctor or travel clinic 8 weeks before you go for a basic health check
- Check if your medication is legal and available in the places you’re going. Take enough of your prescribed medicines to last the whole trip. Carry copies of your prescription and a letter from your doctor.
- Tell your bank you’re traveling and check if your cards will work. Have several payment options.
Driving
Our escorted tours provide transfers between the included attractions. We can provide a car, a minibus or a coach depending on the size of your group. If you decide to extend your stay in Transylvania, you might need to drive yourself around.
If you drive inside cities, pay attention at your surroundings. Some drivers will break the law (or at least attempt to) and cross red lights or perform risky overtakes or illegal u-turns. You will most likely encounter heavy traffic especially during rush hours. Parking spots might be difficult to find. We recommend looking up the parking lot which is closest to your destination and leave your car here as a last resort.
Outside cities, you will drive mostly on National Roads. You will notice that your route passes through several villages, where you have to slow down and pay attention as you might encounter carts and animals on the road.
Pickpocketing
You don’t need to worry about being mugged in our country because this almost never happens. However, you many encounter pickpockets. They operate mostly in crowded places such as buses or the subway. Pickpockets take advantage of the large crowds; they cut your bag or purse open and sneak away with your belongings.
How can you avoid pickpockets? Well, the best advice we can offer is to keep your bag within eyesight the whole time since this usually discourages potential thieves. If you have this possibility, leave your most valuable items in the hotel safe. We always suggest carrying only essentials with you when visiting attractions.
If you need to exchange currency, your best option is an exchange house. They offer good rates, often better than banks, which should be your second option. Avoid people who offer to exchange money on the street. They are scammers and you will end up losing money if you fall for their tricks.
Laws
According to the Romanian laws, you should always carry photo ID. Keep your passport and/or ID Card in a safe place and only carry photocopies with you.
In Romania, you are prohibited from taking photos of airports, military sites or other secure locations.
Penalties for drug offenses are severe. Depending on the seriousness of the crime, you can face up to 20 years in jail.
Travel Insurance
Before leaving your country, make sure you have a good travel insurance. This way, you will not suffer financially if something unexpected occurs while you are abroad. For instance, you might require medical services. Your healthcare plan most likely doesn’t cover free care or subsidized costs in our country, but if you have a good travel insurance, your insurer will take care of the costs.
How many days do you need in Transylvania?
Choose the best itinerary in the land of Dracula. We organize experiences ranging from 1-Day City Breaks to Awarded 7-Days Itineraries or even 11-Days Study Trips. Discover which tour suits you best based on how many days it takes.
Best time to visit Transylvania – 1-Day City Breaks
Our 1-Day City Breaks are designed for travelers looking for a fun Halloween Party. We organize two distinct experiences, focusing either on our event in Sighisoara Medieval Citadel or on the popular Halloween Party at Bran Castle.
Halloween City Breaks do not include transfers, so you will have to arrive in Sighisoara or in Bran Village on your own terms. Accommodate in 3* hotel, enjoy delicious dinners and breakfasts and attend the best Halloween Parties in Transylvania.
2-Days Halloween tours in Transylvania
Our 2-Days itineraries are similar to the City Breaks since they are centered around a fun Halloween Party. However, these tours also include transfers.
The 2-Days Tour with Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel departs from Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Brasov or Sibiu and includes accommodation, meals and access to our fun Halloween Party.
On the other hand, the same itinerary focusing on the popular Halloween Party at Dracula’s Castle only includes transfer from Bucharest, as well as accommodation and meals. You will also take advantage of the ‘skip the ticket office line’ service and avoid the long waiting times at the castle entrance.
3-Days Vampire and Halloween Short Breaks
Our catalog includes itineraries ranging from 1-Day City Breaks to the Awarded 7-Days Itineraries. Between these categories, you can find the 3-Days Short Breaks. These are meant to show you the most important highlights or to allow you to attend the best Halloween Parties even if your schedule or budget does not allow you to attend a 7-Days Tour.
The 3-Days Vampire Tour departs from Cluj-Napoca on customer request. We require at least 2 persons in order to depart. You will discover impressive highlights such as Dracula’s birthplace – Sighisoara Citadel, the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu (where you can cross the Bridge of Lies) or Corvinesti Castle, the former residence of ruler Iancu de Hunedoara. Travel to Turda, attend our Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead (your group needs to include at least 4 people for this event to take place) and visit the unique Salt Mine.
Join us on the 3-Days Halloween itineraries, depart from Cluj-Napoca or from Bucharest and attend both our Halloween Party in Sighisoara or the popular party at Dracula’s Castle.
Best time to visit Transylvania – Awarded 7-Days Tours
7-Days Vampire Itinerary
Discover the best cultural and historical places in our country, as well as a series of impressive attractions related to Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless ruler also known as Dracula. The 7-Days Vampire itinerary runs throughout the year (except for Halloween Season). We depart once per week, on Saturdays, from Bucharest.
Highlights include Snagov Monastery, followed by the Medieval Saxon City of Sibiu or Corvinesti Castle in Hunedoara. Explore the unique Turda Salt Mine and attend the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead followed by a fun Evening Sitting.
Your itinerary continues with Sighisoara Citadel, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler and with the iconic Bran Castle, a symbol of Transylvania. The list of impressive attractions continues with Peles Palace and the Old Royal Court in Targoviste.
7-Days Halloween in Transylvania
Our 7-Days Halloween itinerary is, without a doubt, the best Transylvanian experience. Discover the best cultural and historical attractions, uncover the dark legends surrounding Dracula and attend three amazing Halloween Parties. Join us on a tour included in Fodor’s Travel Guide’s ‘Top 10 Must-Do Adventures’ list.
Meet our English speaking guide in Bucharest. Drive to Snagov Monastery and find out if Dracula is really buried there. Travel to Poienari Fortress and explore the Count’s mountain refuge and then visit the unique Turda Salt Mine.
Travel to Sighisoara Citadel and accommodate in a 3* medieval hotel. In the evening, you are invited to the dungeon for a Halloween Party you won’t forget. Enjoy a delicious festive dinner and attend a schedule including a stunning magic show, a unique ballet choreography and our Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead.
Once you recover, travel to Bran Village. Accommodate in a cozy hotel, enjoy a traditional dinner and then arrive at the entrance to the iconic Dracula’s Castle. If you show up at the convened time, you will be able to take advantage of our ‘skip the ticket office line’ service and avoid the long waiting times. Go on a unique night tour of the castle and then party on the grounds of the castle till morning.
Your last day in Transylvania includes visiting Pelisor Castle, part of the larger Peles Palace complex. Return to Bucharest for your airport or hotel drop-off.