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• "name": "Are reservations necessary?",

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• "text": "Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 808 101 6781 (UK); 866 376 6183 (US). You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!"

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• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What is required to reserve our spots?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "We require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. When you make the reservation online you will be required to pay the deposit. You will receive an automatic response with your Holiday Booking Reference. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we proceed with the reservation for the requested services and issue the Confirmation Letter + Paid Invoice (once the amount is registered with our accounts)."

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• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "When is my balance due?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "The final payment is due 60 days prior departure. ( After the final payment is made we will issue Travel Voucher). Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking. To read Transylvania Live’s Terms and Conditions please visit us on line at: https://dracula-tours.irish/terms-conditions/"

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• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "My work is unpredictable and I might be force to cancel my trip at some point. Can you briefly state your Cancelation Policy?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

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• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What are the baggage requirements/ limitations?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "Please check with the airline company for limitations. Anyway is good to pack light, some of the hotels – historical buildings do not have elevators."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Do you provide an English-speaking guide for the tour?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "Our tours include the services of English-speaking guides. Other languages speaking guides are also available."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Can you arrange a private tour for our family?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "We can design an itinerary at a time that suits you, to your own comfort levels and within your own budget. Please send your request by e-mail or by fax."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Do you operate tours even if there is only one participant?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "Yes, most of our tours operate even if there’s only one person. Due to socialization reasons our special tours for couples require a minimum of five couples."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Could I please have some information on average age of group? How large (or small) the group is?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "The tour has a general audience as it targets people interested in history, culture, customs and beliefs. Group size can be between 4-26 people. Transylvania Live is member of the responsible travel network and we are committed to operating a travel policy that is supportive of local economies, cultures and the environment. We operate our tours with small groups in order to minimise the negative impact on the environment and allow our guests to interact more easily with the locals, facilitate the communication with the guide. The average age of group is, most of the time, between 35-45."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Can you provide individual tickets for rail, air or ferry?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What is your Child Policy?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "A minimum age of 10 years is required on non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page. A client under 18 years of age and travelling alone during the tour period shall provide Transylvania Live with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On “for couples” tours a minimum age of 20 years is required."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What credit cards do you accept for the on line payment?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "We only accept VISA and MasterCard. Please select only these two types of credit cards for the online payment."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What currency do you accept?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "If you pay on-line using our secure internet booking form your credit card can hold any type of currency, the amount of money to be taken will be exchanged in EURO by your bank at their rate. We accept USD and EURO for offline credit card payment and wire transfer."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Do you offer discounts for senior citizens, members of certain associations?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a group. Contact us!"

• }

• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Do you offer group discounts?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us"

• }

• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Is my money safe when I pay online on Transylvania Live's payment server?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "On-line bookings and payments are processed by Romcard, authorized agent for Mastercard and Visa in Romania and secured by Rapid SSL , the leading secure sockets layer (SSL) Certificate Authority enabling secure e-commerce and communications for Web sites. As a tour operator we are governed by the consumer and financial regulations of Romania and of the European Union. Romania’s legislation compels tour operators to protect tourists in case of insolvency."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What commissions do I have to pay besides your announced prices?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "Our prices include the online secure payment commissions. However depending on your bank some commissions may occur for international money transfer. Please check with your bank!"

• }

• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Can the accommodations or the itinerary suffer any changes?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "How do I get to Transylvania Live meeting point?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "If you follow our recommendation on How to arrive (heading found for any of our holidays at the Special notes and info section at the end of the tour page. Our guide will expect you with a Transylvania Live sign. In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed and prevent you in this way from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 723 565 255."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What is “Price with Single Supplement”?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "I am travelling alone. Do you arrange shared rooms for individual travellers?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

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• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Can you provide vegetarian food?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What countries require a visa?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

• }

• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What is the local currency in Romania?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What about the local costs in Romania?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "Are ATMs available?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "ATMs are available in all the cities; near by hotels, our guide will come with good advice and recommendations."

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What is the voltage of the electric power system in Romania?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "In Romania electric power in use is of 220 voltages, AC, usually 2 pronged."

• }

• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What’s the climate like in Romania, what clothes should I wear?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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."

• }

• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What is the time zone for Romania?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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"

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• },{

• "@type": "Question",

• "name": "What clothes should we pack? Will we be OK with jeans for the tour? How should we plan to dress for dinner? What is the dress code? Could we shop for clothes?",

• "acceptedAnswer": {

• "@type": "Answer",

• "text": "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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"reviewBody": "Terrific! What great fun! This group has its act together. Our guide was knowledgeable and kept it interesting. The parties at Sighisoara and Bran Castle were excellent. It was a real plus to be there on the final weekend before Halloween. From Bucharest, there is quite a bit of driving involved, but the countryside is interesting the vehicle was comfortable.",
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"name": "I had a really good time",
"reviewBody": "Thank you for your help with my trip; I had a really good time. I stayed a few extra days in Bucharest and got back last night. The hotels were excellent; Stefan was great as a guide and very helpful and informative in all areas. I had a really good time in Romania. Thanks again and please pass on my gratitude to everyone else.",
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"name": "I had a wonderful time during my three days with Transylvania Live.",
"reviewBody": "It was lovely meeting Transylvania Live team at the party. I had a wonderful time during my three days with Transylvania Live. I would have no problems recommending it to my friends and I’ll get a TripAdvisor review done soon. I thought that the itinerary was good. It was a nice mix of parties and tourist/historical sites. I especially liked the fire show in Sighisoara. The accommodation was nice, especially the hotel in Sighisoara, hotel Wagner I think it was called. That was a wonderful hotel. Bogdan, the tour guide, was nice to deal with and he was able to answer any questions I had. Also he helped me book last minute accommodation in Bucharest. All in all I had a great time. The holiday gets a big thumbs up from me. Next Halloween I’m planning on going to Whitby in England as it also features in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. But I would definitely do this trip again.",
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