Halloween Tour in Transylvania, 10 days from Budapest, 2 Halloween Parties
Includes the most important Halloween Parties from Transylvania:
– Halloween Party with Vlad the Impaler at Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula’s birthplace, the best party in Transylvania
-Bran Castle Halloween Party aka Dracula’s Castle Halloween Party from Transylvania, the biggest Halloween party in Romania.
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Join us on an amazing Dracula tour from Budapest! Visit the Hungarian capital, followed by Tokaj Winery. After that, travel to Transylvania and discover the best Dracula related highlights. Before returning to Budapest, visit Szeged City.
Dracula Tour from Budapest - Highlights
Day 1 Wine tasting in Tokay with Dracula's favorite wines and welcome dinner
- Wine Tasting in Tokaj - It was the Tokaj wine that Dracula used to serve his guests with. Also a favorite tipple of the Dumas’s musketeers.
- Welcome dinner in Romanian traditional way
Day 2 The merriest cemetery in the world and Romanian Village Museum
- The Merry Cemetery from Sapanta with wood-carved memorial crosses, not only decorated in vivid colors with funny epitaphs
- The Magic World of Romanian Folklore - A live presentation offered by a famous Romanian ethnographer, your travel to Transylvania will enrich you’re universe with more fantastic creatures than you could ever have imagine.
Day 3 Learn to make a wooden stake
- meet a famous wood-craftsman. He’ll teach us how to make the perfect wooden stake so you can be prepared to meet the vampires
Day 4 Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel, Vlad the Impaler birthplace
- Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel - Dracula’s birth place; lunch in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born and enjoy the best Halloween party ever. Check out the schedule here!
- Ritual Killing of the Living Dead - Help a haunted spirit to gain his peace - attend the ritual of killing a vampire in this Dracula tour - find out more!
- “Witchery Moments” magicians show – amazing magic show, performed by two of Europe’s most innovative and dynamic magicians.
- Vampires Hunting show – an impressive ballet performance of professional ballet dancers
- costume contests and prizes
Day 5 Bran Castle Halloween party, aka Dracula's Castle Halloween party from Transylvania
- tour of the medieval citadel of Sighisoara and visit of Clock Tower and Medieval Weapon collection
- Halloween Party at Bran Castle - also known as Dracula’s Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377
- Night visit of Bran castle, decorated for Halloween and populated with glamorous witches as hostesses (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)
Day 6 The Black Church from Brasov and Rasnov Fortress
- Rasnov fortress, 15 kilometres away from Brasov was built in order to defend the peasants in the surroundings on a top of a mountain
- the famous Gothic Black Church; the edifice holds the largest organ in Europe
Day 7 The Bridge of Liars and the beautiful Fagaras Citadel
- Fagaras citadel surrounded by the water
- medieval city of Sibiu (European Capital of Culture in 2007) with its wonderful Saxon buildings and the famous Bridge of Liars
Day 8 The greatest Gothic style castle in Eastern Europe seen in this Dracula Tour from Budapest
- visit Corvinesti Castle is waiting for your visit; this is the greatest Gothic style castle in Eastern Europe
Day 9 The sun city and the capital of Hungary
- Szeged also called Sun City, enjoy a city tour
Brief itinerary of the 10-Days Dracula Tour from Budapest
Day 1
Go on an amazing Dracula tour from Budapest. Our guide collects you from Budapest Airport. Drive to Tokaj, Hungary and then enjoy the famous Tokaj Wine, used by Dracula to serve his guests.
From here, travel to Satu Mare, delight yourself during a special welcome dinner and then accommodate in a 3* hotel.
Day 2
The next morning, drive to Sapanta and then visit a place unique in the world: the Merry Cemetery. The cemetery is famous for its wood-carved crosses depicting the deceased in cartoonish fasion. Under the cartoon, each cross has a wooden plaque which contains a funny epitaph reciting biographies of the deceased.
Next, head to Sighetu Marmatiei and visit the Village Museum.
Accommodate in Viseul de Sus.
Day 3
On your next day, arrive in Sacel and then meet a famous wood-craftsman. In addition to making the acquaintance, learn how to make the perfect wooden stake.
Today you'll enjoy a stunning scenery, following the steps of Jonathan Harker (Bram Stoker 's character from Dracula novel) to Bistrita close to Borgo Pass. Accommodate in 4* hotel - Golden Crown.
Day 4
In the morning, drive to Sighisoara Citadel.
Accommodate at a 3* medieval hotel and, at 8 PM, join us for the best Halloween Party in Transylvania!
The schedule includes Vampire Hunting - a show performed by a professional ballet team, followed by Witchery Moments - an unforgettable magic show.
The highlight of this party is the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, performed according to old customs and traditions.
The Halloween Party in Sighisoara lasts until 02:00 am.
Day 5
Dracula Tour from Budapest - Halloween Party at Bran Castle - the biggest Halloween Party in Romania
Recover from our party in Sighisoara and get ready for the second night of fun included in your tour.
Go on a tour of Sighisoara Citadel.
Join us at 6 PM for a delicious Festive Dinner. Please wear your costume during dinner because from here we will go directly to Bran Castle.
Have fun at the ultimate Halloween Party at Bran Castle. Enjoy a unique night visit of the 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) and then have fun at the party on the grounds of Dracula's Castle.
Day 6
The next day, visit Rasnov fortress and then drive to the Saxon City of Brasov. Visit the historic center and then the famous Black Church.
Day 7
On your 7th day, travel Fagaras Citadel and then to Sibiu.
Visit landmarks such as the Bridge of Liars and then accommodate in a 4* hotel.
Day 8
From Sibiu, drive to Hunedoara and visit the legendary Corvinesti Castle, the greatest Gothic style castle in Romania. After that, drive to Arad and accommodate in a 4* hotel.
Day 9
You are near the end of your quest.
From Arad, our amazing Dracula tour from Budapest take you back to Hungary.
Go on a city tour of Szeged, also known as Sun City. After that, drive to Budapest and accommodate in a 3* hotel.
Day 10
The next morning, our guide takes you to the airport for the return journey.
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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.
Departures:
| Departure date | Price per person (price based on 2 persons sharing a double room) |
Single traveler | Availability |
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October 29, 2024 10 day tour. Departure from Budapest (10.00 GMT + 01:00) Including 2 Halloween Parties: Special Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel and Halloween Party at Bran Castle |
€ 2664 | € 2999 | Departs for groups of minimum 6 people |
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October 28, 2025 10 day tour. Departure from Budapest (10.00 GMT + 01:00) Including 2 Halloween Parties: Special Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel and Halloween Party at Bran Castle |
€ 2664 | € 2999 | Departs for groups of minimum 6 people |
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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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Itineraries
Day 1
Tuesday, Budapest - Tokaj - Satu Mare (326 km, 3h 38 min driving)
Welcome to your Dracula Tour, a Halloween in Transylvania experience with Vlad the Impaler! Our English speaking guide picks you up from Budapest Airport and prepares you for your travel to Transylvania.
Stop for a glass of excellent wine in Tokaj, Hungary. It was the Tokaj wine that Dracula used to serve hisguests with! For a little Dutch-courage and, for sure, with higher spirits you’ll reach Romania and stop in Satu Mare for accommodation in a 3* hotel.
Day 2
Wednesday, Satu Mare - Sapinta - Sighetul Marmatiei –Viseul de Sus (154 km, 3h 6 min driving)
Your first morning in Romania! Drive to Sapanta, close to the Ukrainian border, home of the merriest cemetery in the world! Unique in the world: the Merry Cemetery owes its name to the wood-carved memorial crosses, not only decorated in vivid colors depicting the deceased in a cartoon like manner, the epitaphs candidly recite biographies of the deceased using limerick-style poetry.
Next stop is Sighetul Marmatiei where a famous ethnographer, will take you into the magical world of Romanian folklore on your visit to the Village Museum.
You’ll spend the evening in Viseul de Sus. Delight yourself with stories of the haunted houses of that area to better catch the spirit of this Halloween tour!
Day 3
Thursday, Viseul de Sus - Sacel – Bistrita (93 km, 1h 45 min driving)
Vampire tour show In Sacel you’ll make a truly necessary friend: Grigore Tulean, a famous woodcraftsman. He’ll teach us how to make the perfect wooden stake which, in Sighisoara, will be used in order to kill a vampire! Today you'll enjoy a stunning scenery, following the steps of Jonathan Harker (Bram Stoker 's character from Dracula novel) to Bistrita close to Borgo Pass. Accommodate in 4* hotel - Golden Crown
Day 4
Friday, Bistrita – Sighisoara (143 km, 2h 37 min driving)
Aren’t you happy to see the light of the day again?! Drive to Sighisoara, the best preserved and still inhabited medieval citadel in Europe and a UNESCO heritage site, but probably most important for you it is Vlad Dracula's birth place!
20:00 - 02:00 It’s time for your Halloween party, put on your costume and get into the mood, this is the reason for your travel to Transylvania. Plenty of opportunities for you tonight: attend Vampiresa Hunting, enjoy Witchery Moments, performed by two famous magicians, witness the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, performed according to old Transylvanian folklore and listen to your guide’s good advice, and you might just escape without being impaled! The best Halloween party idea, don’t you think? If you survive, you’ll find refuge in a 3* hotel.
Day 5
Saturday, Sighisoara – Bran (139 km, 2h 13 min driving)
Getting up in the morning after a party is always a hard thing to do! That’s why we will have a late departure to Bran. After a tour of the medieval citadel of Sighisoara and visit of Clock Tower and Medieval Weapon collection drive to Bran and prepare for the last Halloween Party, a true marathon!
Join us at 6 PM for a delicious Festive Dinner. Please wear your costume during dinner because from here we will go directly to Bran Castle.
7:30 PM - Have fun at the ultimate Halloween Party at Bran Castle. Enjoy a unique night visit of the 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) and then have fun at the party on the grounds of Dracula's Castle.
Day 6
Sunday, Bran – Rasnov – Brasov ( 40 minutes driving)
This peasant refuge, Rasnov fortress, 15 kilometres away from Brasov was built in order to defend the peasants in the surroundings. It has resisted a great number of sieges and only opened its gates to the invaders once, when the lack of water forced the defenders to give in. The 150 deep fountain inside the citadel tells a lot about this story of resistance.
Drive to the medieval Saxon city of Brasov to visit the historic town center and its famous gothic Black Church, the best-known monument in the city. The edifice holds the largest organ in Europe, which was partially destroyed during the great fire of 1689. It was here, in the city of Brasov where Vlad led raids against the Saxon merchants.
Day 7
Monday, Brasov – Fagaras- Sibiu (145 km, 2h 19 min driving)
For a walk on the famous Bridge of Liars you’ll travel to Sibiu, a city with a wonderful medieval charm, excellent views of the surrounding landscape and great food. Accommodate in a 4* hotel. Enjoy a traditional dinner in one of the oldest restaurants in Sibiu.
Day 8
Tuesday, Sibiu - Deva - Hunedoara - Arad (339 km, 4h driving)
Today you’re invited to pay a visit to another legendary castle in Transylvania, Corvinesti Castle.
Drive to Hunedoara where the legendary Corvinesti Castle is waiting for your visit. The greatest t Gothic style castle in Romania, Corvinesti was built in the 14th Century, and it was here that Vlad the Impaler, Dracula was brought up. Spend the evening in Arad, accommodation in a 4* hotel.
Day 9
Wednesday, Arad - Szeged - Budapest ( 274 km 3h driving)
Dracula Tour - Good bye party! The last day of your Halloween tour. Please allow yourself an extra 5 minutes in bed to think about your adventure in Dracula’s kingdom, wasn’t it soul captivating? Travel to Budapest, Hungary’s capital. On the way stop to Szeged also called Sun City, enjoy a city tour.. Accommodate in 3* hotel in Budapest, central located.
Day 10
Thursday, Airport
It’s time to take your soul back home ... hopefully.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Tour leader
English speaking guide services
Accommodation
7 nights in 3* hotels, 2 nights in 4* hotels
Transportation
All transfers inside the tour, by coach, minibus or car - air conditioned, depending on the number of travelers.
Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners (Welcome Dinner in Satu Mare, Festive Halloween dinner in Sighisoara, Festive Halloween Dinner in Bran) and wine tasting in Tokaj.
Entry fees to
Merry Cemetery in Sapinta, Village Museum in Sighet, famous craftsman Grigore Tulean, Clock Tower, Medieval Weapon Collection and Torture Room in Sighisoara, Bran Castle, Corvinestilor Castle in Hunedoara.
Events
Halloween party in Sighisoara and special entertaining program, Halloween party at Bran Castle.
- Specials: We are glad to let you know that you will receive a t-shirt from Transylvania Live, as a souvenir. Please provide us with your size.
- plane ticket
- airport fees
- photo & video tax
- other not mentioned
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Brad K. – Huntington Beach– :
My father and I took a 10 day vacation to Transylvania that included a brewery tour, salt mines, motorcycle riding, biplane flight, dinner at Dracula’s castle and tons of other adventures.
Transylvania Live customized the trip to our timing and travel preferences.
We had a great guide, enjoyed amazing food, and loved the historic castle like cities.
The best part of the trip was the medieval battle we that took place in our honor.
Real sword fights and pure adrenaline.
It was great to just sit outside and have a beer in a town square with my dad while people watching.
I’d love to go back.
Even the motorcycle ride was epic.
On the last night the company had a feast and held a burial ceremony for killing a vampire which was awesome.
Transylvania Live did a fantastic job coordinating the trip.
I’d highly recommend them if you are planning a trip to Romania.