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Halloween in Transylvania (Southbound)
7 Days | Spend your spookiest Halloween ever in haunting Romania
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7 days
Start
Cluj Napoca, Romania
Finish
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Code
WMSH
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
From £1,562(7 days)
Trip Informations
Even without its bloodcurdling myths of Dracula, werewolves, haunted castles and curses, Romania is an atmospheric destination. And no more so on the spooky holiday of Halloween. Let us introduce you to the beauty of ancient Bucharest, the haunting beauty and mythology of Sighisoara, and spooky Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s castle) in Brasov. For a spine-tingling adventure this Halloween, don’t look past this adventure in Transylvania. Mwahahaha.
Why you’ll love this trip
Transylvania conjures up images of haunted castles, gothic churches and vampires. Where better to spend time around Halloween than in the 12th-century town of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Count Dracula? Things are about to get medi-evil
Break out your scariest costumes for a spooky Halloween party in Cluj Napoca, the former capital of the historical principality of Transylvania
Protect yourself against devils and demons with a visit to the Turda Salt Mines, a fascinating museum showcasing the history of salt in the region complete with an underground amusement park
Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day vibe of Bucharest, a city often underrated by travellers. The grand architecture of the 1980’s Palace of the Parliament is particularly awe-inspiring
A stopover in the traditional Saxon village of Viscri exposes you to Romanian hospitality and some finger-licking home-cooked food
Is this trip right for you?
Autumn weather in Romania can be cooler than expected, especially at higher altitudes. Please consider the time of year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together if you'd like to get cosy. Also, please note that many hotels and guesthouses only offer shared bathrooms rather than en-suite facilities.
This trip takes place around Halloween in October. If you would like to visit Romania during a different time of year you may want to check out our trip 'Budapest to Bucharest' (trip code WMSB) or the epic 'Eastern Europe Explorer' (trip code WMSEC), which continues further south into Bulgaria.
On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
Activities
Turda - Salt Mines Tour
Cluj Napoca - Halloween Party in Cluj
Cluj Napoca - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Viscri - Fortified Church
Viscri - Sock Project Visit
Viscri - Local Home Cooked Lunch
Bran Castle - Tour
Brasov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Bucharest - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Add on activities
Cluj Napoca - Museum of Transylvanian History - RON10
Cluj Napoca - Botanical Garden - RON15
Sighisoara - Church on the Hill - RON5
Sighisoara - The Clock Tower - RON16
Sighisoara - Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
Sighisoara - Covered Stairway - Free
Brasov - The Black Church - RON20
Brasov - Cable Car to Mt Tampa - RON50
Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
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Important notes
1. Please note that this itinerary may have multiple departures on the same date. Your group size will still be capped at a maximum of 16 travellers, however in some locations you may overlap with other groups, such as in overnight stays, and of course at the Halloween Party itself.
2. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.
3. This trip travels in a southbound direction, starting in Cluj Napoca and ending in Romania's capital Bucharest. This trip is also available in the opposite direction, travelling northbound from Bucharest, ending in Cluj Napoca in time for the Halloween Party.
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