October 29th Tuesday, October 29th; BUCHAREST – SNAGOV – PREJMER – BRASOV ARRIVAL IN BUCHAREST

Bucharest - In the morning between 8.00-9.00 AM we’ll organize a pick-up from the hotels located in the central part of Bucharest. We’ll have a panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, Victoriei Avenue, etc
Then we’ll travel on the route to Transylvania crossing the scenic Carpathians mountains using the beautiful Prahova Valley.

Snagov Monastery - First visit of our trip will be at Snagov monastery, located on a lake, it used to be a fortified monastery in the time of Vlad Dracula and it is believed that his tomb is located there.
Next we’ll continue across the Carpathians Mountains through the beautiful Prahova River Valley. Along the route we’ll have a stop where you can buy a quick lunch (sandwiches , pastry, etc) on your own expense.

Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer - On the other side of the mountains, in Transylvania we’ll visit a unique place included in the UNESCO Heritages List – Prejmer fortified church. Built starting with 13th century it is a sample of a religious and defensive system, used as a refuge by the local villagers in the Middle Ages.

Wednesday, October 30th ; BRASOV – Private Halloween Party at Bran Castle

Brasov Historical Center - Breakfast between 07-10.00
Meet with your tour guide at 10.00. Start a walking tour of Brasov’s Historic Town.
Highlights: Council Square, Black Church, Ecaterina’s Gate, Weaver’s Bastion, White and Black towers, St Nicholas church.
Few people know that the famous Vlad Dracula has spent a few years in Brasov, doing trades and having a love affair with the beautiful Katharina.
The tour ends around 13.00 hrs. Time at your leisure to have lunch and to get ready for the Halloween party.

Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - At 17.00 hrs we’ll depart on the route to Bran castle, where you’ll be invited to a:
Private Halloween Party inside of the Bran castle
It is a private event, dedicated just for the members of our groups (approx. 80-90 people).
The whole castle is rented for us until 23.00 hrs.
We’ll start with a night time tour of the castle guided by Vlad himself. You’ll have access to the majority of rooms including some which are not included in the standard tours.
During the event a fine Halloween dinner will be served with a 3 course meal and Bran castle wine and plum brandy.
Halloween party in the castle’s living room with music and dance.
Halloween costumes are highly recommended.

Thursday, October 31st; BRASOV – RUPEA - SIGHISOARA

Cetatea Rupea - Breakfast between 07:00-10.00
At 10,30 and depart on the route to Sighisoara – the birthplace of Vlad Dracula.
On the route we’ll stop to visit Rupea fortress (14th century) , another sample of the Transylvanian defensive system.

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - Around 13.30 we’ll arrive at Sighisoara, one of the better preserved medieval towns from Transylvania. We’ll have a walking tour of Sighisoara’s historic centre. Highlights are: The Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, the Scholar’s Stairs, The Monastery Church, the towers of the citadel (originally fourteen), The Shoemakers Town, the Tailor’s Tower, the Tinsmiths Tower.
Time at your leisure for lunch and souvenirs shopping (between 15.00-18.00 hrs).
At 18.00 we’ll go in a small family cellar where we’ll taste the local plum / pear brandy and fruit liqueurs, made after an old traditional family recipe.
At 19.00 hrs we’ll have a second Halloween Special Dinner in an old restaurant from Dracula’s birthplace.

Friday, Nov 1st. SIGHISOARA – CORVIN’S CASTLE – SIBIU

Castelul Corvinilor - Breakfast. Departure at 9.00 AM on the route to Hunedoara to visit the scenic Corvin’s Castle, the biggest medieval castle of Transylvania. the residence of the brave Transylvanian Governor – John Hunyad (Iancu de Hunedoara). The castle built in XV century is the biggest medieval castle from Romania and it’s also considered one of the most haunted places from Europe. There are good chances that the famous Vlad Tepes to be spent couple days in this castle. There is no better time to visit this castle than the Halloween.

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - We’ll end the day in Sibiu, one of the oldest and biggest medieval towns from Transylvania and former capital of this region. We’ll have a walking tour of the Sibiu’s Old District. The city is reminiscent of old European cities such as Nuremberg and it was founded in 1190 and grew to be the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. Highlights: the Big Square, the Small Square, The staircase Tower, the Lier’s Bridge, Evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, medieval wall and fortifications.

Saturday, Nov 2nd. SIBIU – BUCHAREST

Cozia Monastery - Breakfast between 07:00-9.00. Check-out latest at 9.00
9.00 AM - departure by bus on the route to Bucharest, crossing the mountains through the beautiful Olt River Valley. Stop on the route at Cozia monastery, built in 14th century.

Bucharest - Arrive in Bucharest around 3.00 PM. Drop-off at your hotel in Bucharest (for central located hotels).

• Tour Guide - English language
• Private Halloween Party at Bran Castle, only for the members of our groups. Special Dinner Included.
• Entrance fees
• Halloween Special Dinner at Sighisoara - birthplace of Vlad Dracula
• Transport by coach (AC, Audio-Video system)
• Breakfast

• Airfare
• Other services not specified on the itinerary
• Personal expenses