Short Break

Highlights

Ritual Killing of the Living Dead - Help a haunted spirit to gain his peace - attend the ritual of killing a Living Dead meant to introduce you to the genuine Transylvanian folklore.

Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377.

The Medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara - Dracula’s birth place, the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vampire Treats: enjoy a Vampire dinner to find out why it’s worth killing for a meal!

Turda Salt Mine - descend to the heart of one of the biggest salt mines in Transylvania, you’ll then know you still have a soul to worry about

Day by day itinerary

DAY 1, Friday, Cluj-Turda (35 km, 40 min driving)

Welcome to the Transylvania! Our English speaking guide collects you from Cluj Napoca Airport. Visit Cluj-Napoca a city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere, Cluj will surely impress you with its beautiful old buildings, Saint Michael’s Cathedral is a must see. Drive to Turda and prepare to descend to the heart of one of the biggest salt mines in the country – Turda Salt Mines. Delight yourself with a vampire dinner, to see why it’s worth killing for a meal! You’ll attend the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead. Performed according to the old rituals of burying in Transylvania, the event is meant to reveal the fact that Transylvania, and in fact entire Romania, had no knowledge of vampires until Bram Stoker created his famous novel Dracula. Find refuge in 4* boutique hotel, often described by many of our guests as medieval fantasies with beds.

DAY 2, Saturday, Turda - Sighisoara - Brasov (236 km, 3h 46 min driving)

Morning drive to Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as oneof Europe’s most beautiful inhabited fortified citadels. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was born.

Late in the afternoon you’ll reach Medieval Saxon City of Brasov, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, home to the impressive Black Church, the largest gothic edifice in South Eastern Europe. Accommodation is in a 3* hotel, centrally located.

DAY 3, Sunday, Brasov - Bran - Cluj-Napoca (324 km, 5h driving)

Explore Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle. It owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula.Drive next to Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful inhabited fortified citadels. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was born.

Late in the afternoon you’ll reach Cluj Napoca. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

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Testimonials "It is obvious that Transylvania Live goes to extraordinary lengths to make sure its clients are satisfied. We are very thankful to our guide for being not only a well-informed guide but also for being courteous, dependable, friendly, and always doing his best make sure that the trip was a pleasant experience for us, which it was". Steve and Karen from Beverly Hills, USA referred to us by Let’s Travel agency, Santa Monica, California, www.letstravel-sm.com

Sorin, group leader says: It’s a great satisfaction for me to guide this tour and share all my knowledge on Transylvania’s history and legends, and also create a special fairytale, funny atmosphere.

Flights

Low Cost flights London - Transylvania available with www.wizzair.com

Price & Departure

 Price includes:

The services of a professionally trained English speaking guide.

Accommodations: 1 night in a 4* hotel and 1 night in a 3* hotel.

Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (out of which a Saxon Dinner and a Vampire Dinner).

Transportation: entire land transfers by standard European car, microbus or coach, depending upon the number of travellers. 

Entry fees to the following tourist attractions: Bran Castle, Clock Tower & Medieval Weapon Collection & Torture Room in Sighisoara Citadel, Turda Salt Mines

Special events: The Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead.

Not included: plane ticket, airport fees, photo & video tax and other not mentioned.

Please note that, a minimum of 2 people is required in order for this tour to take place

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!

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Special notes & info

The garlic, cross and the survival techniques are on us!
Once you realise the price of good beer and wine you will probably not want to return to your country.
Plenty of English is spoken and you will find the people 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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