Treasures of Transylvania with Halloween Party (4 Star Hotels)

Treasures of Transylvania with Halloween Party (4 Star Hotels)

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Treasures of Transylvania with Halloween Party (4 Star Hotels)

9 Days Starting in Bucharest and ending in Sofia

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

RM7

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 30

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Special Events

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2282 $1141 Operator discount: -$1141 -50%

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Halloween gets no better than this! Get into the spirit of Halloween at the famous party at Dracula’s Castle Bran!

Highlights

  • Get into the spirit of Halloween at the famous party at Dracula’s Castle Bran!

  • Enjoy VIP access to Dracula's Castle including Halloween Tour by Night, Vampire Gourmet Dinner, and Magic Time Tunnel!

  • Explore Transylvania inside out, a most fascinating part of Romania

Itinerary

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Day 1: Bucharest

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star

Welcome to Bucharest! At the airport, keep an eye out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.

At the hotel around 7pm, have an informal welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers.

After you get all the critical information about the tour, head out for our optional group dinner around 8:15pm and walk the streets of Bucharest.





Accommodation

Hotel Mercure Unirii - 4 Star

Included Activities

Welcome Meeting

Optional Activities

Group Dinner

Day 2: Bucharest City Tour

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star

After a hefty breakfast at the hotel, it's time to launch our discovery of the fascinating Romanian capital, Bucharest.

Follow your guide as we visit unmissable landmarks of the city starting with the Revolution Square, Arc of Triumph and Romania Athenaem.

Learn about the unique culture and vast history of the city as we continue to the famous Opera House, National Military Club, Dimitrie Gusti National Village and the Palace of Parliament, each building presents a different perspective to the Romanian culture and an artwork in itself.

After some personal leisure time for you to explore this gorgeous city on your own terms, return to the hotel following a long day of discovery.

Make sure to have your costume ready for the big Halloween party at Castle Bran tomorrow!



Accommodation

Hotel Mercure Unirii - 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Bucharest City Tour

Entrance Fees

National Village Museum - EUR 6

Day 3: Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brasov

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ambient – 4 Star

Today's the day we set course for the fascinating region of Transylvania for the infamous Halloween costume party at Castle Bran! Drive through misty forests of lush green towards our first stop at Peles Castle in Sinaia, a beautiful neo-renaissance castle in the Carpathian mountains (Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the castle).

Just as we start to warm up to this unique atmosphere, goosebumps creep in.

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Prepare for the legendary Bran Castle, also known as the Castle of Count Dracula! This iconic sight is where legend and reality blend together to create the timeless stories of the vampires.

Continue deep into Transylvania to Brasov, a fascinating town surrounded by medieval Saxon walls and embellished with gothic & baroque architecture.

Starting with the cobble-stone Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square), visit famous landmarks as the Black Church and Muresenilor House Museum before checking into our hotel to ready for the Halloween costume party!



Hop on the transfer to get to the Halloween party and have an unforgettable feast with fellow vampires and take your chances at the custome contest to win a prize!



Make sure to not miss the return transfer departing at 1am.

If the night is still young for you, you may continue the party at the Royal Park until later hours and return to the hotel on your own terms.





Accommodation

Hotel Ambient – 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast, Dinner at Castle Bran

Included Activities

Visit to Peles Castle

Visit to Count Dracula Castle

Brasov Sightseeing

Entrance Fees

Dracula Castle Bran - EUR 8.

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Day 4: Brasov, Sighisoara, Cluj-Napoca

Accommodation Name: Hotel River Park – 4 Star

Ready to follow the footsteps of Count Dracula? Our journey continues to Sighisoara after making a stop at the Clock Tower.

Soak in marvellous views of Sighisoara Citadel, the Dominican Monastery, The Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal), and Dracula's House while listening to your guide about the colourful background of the town.

Our next stop will be the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region, Cluj-Napoca! Tag along your tour leader for a sightseeing tour of the colourful town, visiting the Union Square, St.

Mihail Church and Matthias Corvinus Monument.

Then make way to our 4-star hotel following a long day of discovery with spare time to scroll through your photo reel.





Accommodation

Hotel River Park – 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sighisoara Sightseeing

Cluj-Napoca Sightseeing

Day 5: Cluj-Napoca, Salina Turda, Hunedeoara, Sibiu

Accommodation Name: Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower – 4 Star

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the salt mines of Turda.

This fascinating geologic wonder first produced salt for the region in antique times and has been active since the 11th century! Continuing to Hunedeoara Castle, also known as the Corvin Castle, learn all about the vibrant history of the Transylvanian citadel from your guide.

Our next stop will be the fairytale-like town of Sibiu.

Relax at our comfortable 4-star hotel following a day filled with cultural adventure or start exploring Sibiu as you wish.





Accommodation

Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower – 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit to Salina Turda (Salt Mine)

Hunedeoara Sightseeing



Entrance Fees

Salina Turda - EUR 10

Corvin Castle - EUR 8

Day 6: Sibiu, Bucharest

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star

We start our day with a walking tour of charming Sibiu.

Presenting marvellous samples of Germanic architecture, Sibiu's legacy dates back to Saxxon settlers from the 12th century.

Tag along your tour leader to view landmarks such as Brukenthal Palace, Piata Mare (city square), Lutheran Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

In the afternoon, we will be heading back to Bucharest for our overnight stay.





Accommodation

Hotel Mercure Unirii - 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sibiu Sightseeing



Optional Activities

Group Dinner

Day 7: Bucharest, Veliko Tarnavo, Plovdiv

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills – 4 Star

It's time to bid farewell to Romania as we embark our ride for Veliko Tarnavo, the City of the Tsars.

The historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire displays the unique Bulgarian architecture from the medieval age.

Uncover the vast history and gems including Tsareverts Fortress and the Holy Forty Martyrs Church before moving on to Plovdiv.





Accommodation

Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills – 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Veliko Tarnavo Sightseeing



Entrance Fees

Tsarevets Fortress - EUR 5

Day 8: Plovdiv, Sofia

Accommodation Name: Novotel Sofia – 4 Star

Fill up at breakfast at the hotel as we prepare for a city tour of beautiful Plovdiv.

Launching our tour at Old Plovdiv in Nebet Hill, visit the Balabanov and Georgi Mavridi House, witness the impressive St.

Konstantin Church and Elena Church, and proceed to Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis and Stadium - some of the best-preserved samples of Roman architecture in the world.

Then we continue to visit the Citadel Door, Castle Streets and St.

Nedelya Church.

Having explored the marvels of Plovdiv, we embark for Sofia! Upon arrival, discover the Bulgarian capital on a panoramic city tour covering all the unmissable sights of the city and learn about its rooted history.





Accommodation

Novotel Sofia – 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Plovdiv City Tour

Sofia Panoramic Tour

Day 9: Sofia

Enjoy a final breakfast and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00).

Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!



Meals Included

Breakfast

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 star hotels

  • Meals

    8 breakfasts. Dinner at Castle Bran Halloween Party.

  • Transportation

    Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus. Transfers to and from the Halloween Party at Castle Bran.

  • Airport Transfer(s)

    Arrival airport transfer from Bucharest Airport to the hotel on day 1.

  • Tour Guiding

    Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

  • Halloween Party at Dracula's Castle Bran

    Halloween Custome Party with Dinner at Dracula's Bran Castle. Transfers to and from the venue, VIP access including Halloween Tour by Night, Vampire Gourmet Dinner, and Magic Time Tunnel.

Add Ons

Local Payment: £0

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  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.

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    Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.

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    At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

Reviews of this operator

Jessie Mae Sia  

My travel talk experience was great and memorable

24-Feb-2021

My travel talk experience was awesome and fantastic. Me and my husband was on their Morocco and Turkey tours in 2019, they operated their tours in a culturally fun manner and the tour guides were very nice and very approachable. It exceeded our expection, we love to come back with them in our future travel. Thank you travel talk you made our 2019 as one of our memorable year!

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Jes Snowden (Google Reviewer)  

The Best of Turkey by...

10-Sep-2024

The Best of Turkey by Land was fantastic! If it’s a “tour” of Turkey you’re seeking, this one is the pick of them all. We travelled to the most spectacular locations, and experienced breathtaking moments and views, in every stop! Our tour guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and talked us through the history of the land. He was friendly and very patient, considering the hours he puts into his tours. Mus was able to swap the days activities for some days to ensure we were given the best opportunity for photo’s and leas tourists in other locations. Our bus drivers did an amazing job getting us to all locations safely! Thank you Ahmet & Ali, you are superstars… Highlights for us were Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethyie and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. The group consisted of all ages, which worked out to be a good mix. The weather varied between 25 - 36 degrees throughout the trip, so be sure to pack the sunscreen and portable fan. Hotels varied, each one having it’s own idiosyncrasies, but overall very good. Some of the days were extremely long but we got through them.. I’d recommend this tour to anyone that wants a taste of the beautiful land that Turkey is ☺️

Courtney Godden (Google Reviewer)  

First time doing a tour...

28-Jul-2024

First time doing a tour overseas, wow what an amazing experience. Smaller tour group which was awesome, great hotel choices, professional transportation services and saw the best of Turkey in 12 days. Our tour guide Aykut's hospitality was second to none, he went above and beyond for every member of the group. His knowledge of his country's history and culture was outstanding and explained in a memorable way for a lasting memory. Aykut's has extensive experience as a tour guide and it shows in every way, many special tips from living/growing up in Turkey. Aykut's planning meant everything ran smoothly making our only job to turn up with your belongings and enjoy your experience. Thank you again Aykut for going the extra mile, making sure places had gluten free options for me and for all the funny jokes ☺️

elle mcdowell (Google Reviewer)  

We had an amazing time...

10-Jul-2024

We had an amazing time on our 12 day tour of Turkey! Our guide Yild was attentive, always was there to help us make the most of our trip and great fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to others!!

Stephani Ferrari Dalto (Google Reviewer)  

I’m about to finish my...

18-Oct-2024

I’m about to finish my Essential Turkey trip with Travel Talk (October 12th- for 10 days) and had an amazing experience! Our guide Mustafa was fantastic. He took care of every little detail and made sure everyone in our group (42 people, a great mix of ages) was happy and well looked after. I traveled with my mom, and this trip was the perfect way to get a quick, but comprehensive, view of what Turkey has to offer. This was my second time with Travel Talk, and I would definitely choose them again for future adventures!

Samantha Treadwell (Google Reviewer)  

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I...

13-Aug-2024

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I cannot recommend the best of Turkey by Gulet for 12 day tour enough. On this tour we were able to see all parts of turkey from the coast line to the major cities and immerse ourselves in the culture and history! Mustafa is the best tour guide who priorities experiences, learning and safety of all tour participants (he also doubles as a comedian so ensures many laughs are had). From sailing on the Mediterranean Sea, experiencing the best food and culture in Istanbul, to paragliding over Pamukkale springs, and finally ticking off the bucket list moment of hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, this has been a trip not to forget. I cannot recommend this tour enough and would encourage anyone going to turkey to book this trip with Travel Talk!

Steph Burnettt (Google Reviewer)  

Thank you Mustafa & Travel...

06-Oct-2024

Thank you Mustafa & Travel Talk for an extraordinary 10 day trip of Turkey. A beautiful country indeed. We had a great time visiting all the sites. Mustafa’s sense of humour and abundance of knowledge made it all the more enjoyable. Definitely recommend this tour.

Victoria McCullough (Google Reviewer)  

I did the travel talk...

26-Aug-2024

I did the travel talk turkey tour with mus. He's an awesome guide full of local knowledge. There had been wild fires at Gallipoli so rearranged our itinerary to allow us a chance to visit which we did! I spent 3 days on the gulet and was a great way to relax. Would highly recommend the tour as a way to visit turkey and would do it again.

Leigh Anaru (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished the 10 day...

30-Apr-2024

Just finished the 10 day ANZAC tour in Türkiye. Wow what an experience! The tour although busy was jam packed with amazing experiences made all the more richer by our highly knowledgable and very funny guide Aykut. The bus was full of 44 Aussies and Kiwis which would've been no easy feat to control. Aykut and our drivers Naci and Sevki were kind and patient making our long drives enjoyable. Gallipoli was a bucket list of mine, and what a beautiful humbling experience it was, especially the following day tour of the cemeteries. Other than that highlight, the early morning hot air balloon and all the other sites the Kapadokya offers was pretty special too. I will be using Travel Talk again. 5 stars!

Bec Wood (Google Reviewer)  

We did the 11 Day...

26-Apr-2024

We did the 11 Day Anzac Tour of Turkey. It. Was. Phenomenal. My husband and I absolutely love Turkey and were excited to explore the country. Highlights were definitely the Hot Air Balloons in Cappadocia and the privilege of attending the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove. A bucket list item ticked off. This was my second Travel Talk in 2024 and I would absolutely do another one in the future. The tour was organised and our guide, Mustafa, was fantastic.

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