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Book an amazing Transylvania Dracula Tour and discover our country. Visit important historical landmarks and then join us at the two Halloween Parties included in your tour. One of them takes place in Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula's Birthplace, and the other one is the popular Halloween Party at Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle.


Transylvania Dracula tour Highlights:

Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel – a delicious traditional festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special programme including the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, Vampiresa Hunting and many dark surprises – find out the complete programme.

The Medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara – Dracula’s birthplace, the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Halloween Party on the grounds of Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377

*Please have in mind that Halloween Party at Bran Castle is organized by administration of Bran Castle. Transylvania Live is not responsible for the content of the program/ changing’s, organizing manner or even cancelation. 

**Please be cautious if you suffer from claustrophobia, are sensitive to intermittent lights and loud noises! Also, please consider the low temperatures and the fact that the stairs and alleyways can be slippery. For your safety, please listen to the instructions of the Castle’s personnel.

The Medieval Saxon city of Brasov – one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe.


Transylvania Dracula tour – Brief itinerary

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Meet our guide at Hotel Transilvania in Cluj-Napoca. After that, travel to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Take your time and explore the streets of the citadel. At 8 PM, join us for an unforgettable Halloween Party in Transylvania. Our team welcomes you with a shot of 'water of fire' - also known as 'tuica'. Next, enjoy a delicious Buffet meal and enjoy the special events we have prepared. These include Vampiresa Hunting, an amazing ballet performance by a team of professional actors, an unforgettable magic show and the highlight of this party, the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead. The Halloween Party lasts until 02:00 AM.

Halloween Party Transylvania at Dracula’s Castle

In the morning, enjoy your breakfast and then depart for the Medieval Saxon city of Brasov. Enjoy a city tour and admire buildings such as the Black Church, the largest Gothic edifice in South Eastern Europe. After that, head for Bran Village. Accommodate in a cozy 3* hotel.

At 6:00 PM join us for a Festive Halloween Dinner. Please wear your costume during the dinner; from here we will go directly to Bran Castle. Have fun on 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). After that, attend an unforgettable party in the tent mounted on the grounds of the castle.

Your Dracula Halloween tour Transylvania continues in Cluj-Napoca. Our guide drops you off at the airport for your return flight.

This is an overview of your tour. For more information, including the complete itinerary, please scroll up and then use the product’s menu to navigate.


Book your tour now!

Book our short break included the best Halloween Party Transylvania now and then discover Dracula’s legend! Join us and then have fun during 2 parties: one in Sighisoara Citadel and one organized by Bran Castle!

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
(2 persons to one double room)
Single traveler Availability
3 day tour. Departure from Hotel Transilvania, Cluj-Napoca, 10.00 am (GMT +02:00)
November 1, 2024 € 699 € 799 limited spaces
October 31, 2025 € 699 € 799 limited spaces

 

Departure Guaranteed

These tours are guaranteed to depart on the dates given, as we do not insist on a minimum number of bookings before departure.

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.

3-Days Halloween Tour Departing from Cluj-Napoca - Itinerary Map


Media Mentions

We’re pleased to say that Transylvania Live has recently garnered the attention of several publications and broadcasts
more details here

Transylvania Live’s tours on national television

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Halloween Party at Bran - Highlights


Advice for Irish tourists traveling to Romania

If you’re travelling to Romania, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has the following travel advice practical tips and useful information.

Get travel and medical insurance

Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), available by contacting the Health Service Executive, and that you also obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Security status

Romania remains a safe country to visit. There are internal political tensions and visitors are advised to avoid large crowds and political demonstrations. We advise that all normal precautions be taken.

Summary

Romanians are friendly and welcoming people many of whom will happily converse in English

The majority of visits to Romania are trouble-free.  Serious crimes involving tourists are not particularly common and most of those that do arise are petty and do not involve violence. There is no known threat of terrorism. Nevertheless, visitors to Romania are advised to take normal personal and security precautions, particularly at night.

Irish nationals do not require visas for visits to Romania.

The official currency in Romania is the RON, often called Lei. Obtaining RON prior to travel can be difficult. However, on arrival cash can be withdrawn from ATMs.

Irish visitors to Romania are encouraged to register with the Irish Embassy in Bucharest.

Emergency assistance

The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.

You can contact the emergency services in Romania by dialing 112.

Our tips for Safe Travels:

  • Purchase comprehensive travel insurance which covers all your intended activities.
  • Get a European Health Insurance Card
  • Add an alert for your destination within the Travelwise App.
  • Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly if there’s an unforeseen crisis like a natural disaster or a family emergency.

Safety and security

Crime

There have been some reports of credit and debit cards being scanned or stolen and used illegally, as happens elsewhere.  Use of ATMs is generally safe but some precautions should be employed, such as only using those in department stores or hotel or airport lobbies.

As would be expected in large urban locations, there are occasional reports of pickpockets and bag snatchers operating in crowded areas. Confidence scams leading to theft of passports or wallets have also been known to arise where thieves claiming to be police approach visitors and ask for ID.  The Romanian police do not generally ask people for documentation without good cause and in the event of any reason for suspicion visitors should offer to go the nearest police station.

Ideally, where they are not expected to be needed, valuables and other items such as spare jewelry, passports, driving licences, credit/debit cards and excess cash should be secured in a hotel safe.

Water

While the water supply in Romania is not known to be contaminated, use of bottled or filtered water is recommended as a safer option.

Wild Animals

Although a decreasing problem, Romania has a significant population of stray dogs.  While these do not usually pose a danger it is strongly recommended to avoid contact with them as they can be aggressive and some could be rabid.

The Carpathian Mountains of Romania are famous for their wilderness and beauty but are also home to large populations of bears and wolves.  While they try to avoid humans, it is recommended when visiting remote areas to travel in groups and to take expert advice locally.

Local laws and customs

Visitors are required to carry photo ID in Romania; a photocopy of passport or driver’s licence should suffice for this purpose.

Inappropriate or insensitive behaviour or activity in public is likely to offend others and risks prosecution or even a violent reaction.

Transport

Metro

Bucharest has a good Metro system.  It and other towns and cities are serviced by buses, trams and taxis which are very good value by western European standards.  Romania also has a good network of inter-city trains.  Motorways are not extensive.

Driving

Some Romanians drive erratically and at excessive speeds and vehicles are not always fully roadworthy.  Serious road traffic accidents regularly occur.  Visitors entering Romania by road or driving there should ensure that they have adequate insurance cover.  Insurance companies or brokers should be consulted in advance about this, if necessary.  Drivers in Romania must also be in possession of a driving license and car ownership documentation.

All vehicles must pay a general road toll.  This “Roviniete” ticket can be purchased at border points and at most petrol stations throughout Romania, and should be prominently displayed on the vehicle windscreen.

The traffic police are known to apply on-the-spot penalties for infringements of traffic regulations, including the retention of driving licences for up to three months in very serious cases.

In winter, drivers should ensure that vehicles are prepared for extreme weather conditions, including fitting mandatory winter tyres.

Roads, including primary roads, can be of poor standard, badly lit, pot-holed and with barely visible markings.  Appropriate precautions should be taken, especially at night.

There is zero tolerance for drink-driving and permitted blood/alcohol ratios are below those in Ireland.

In Romania, taxis are relatively inexpensive.  In general it is recommended that taxis are booked using one of the various methods available, rather than hailed on the street.  This is especially the case where vehicles do not have a meter or display fares.  Some visitors have reported incidents of overcharging, especially from airports and major train stations – some taxi drivers will offer a fixed price to the city centre which may appear reasonable but could be significantly in excess of the normal fares in Romania.  Visitors arriving at the airport are advised to decline any taxi offers in the arrivals area but instead to avail of one of the simple-to-use automated taxi ordering services in the arrivals hall.

Health

Travel Insurance

We can’t pay for emergency medical repatriation, repatriation of remains, or for expenses as a result of a personal emergency while you are abroad. If you buy an appropriate travel insurance policy, these costs will be covered, provided you haven’t broken the terms and conditions.

Buying comprehensive travel insurance can save you and your family a lot of money if something goes wrong. It will also ensure that you get the medical attention you need, when you need it. Hospital bills can quickly run into thousands of euro, and a medical evacuation back to Ireland can cost thousands more.

Not all policies are the same, and the cheapest one might be cheap for a reason. Make sure your policy covers all the activities you plan to do on your trip. Insurance Ireland recommend that you purchase a policy that provides a minimum medical cover of €1 million.

Emergency expenses

Your policy should cover:

  • All medical care abroad, including evacuation by air ambulance, or other emergency procedures, and any other costs associated with an unexpected longer stay.
  • Your entire trip, from departure to return. Consider an annual multi-trip policy if you’re making more than one trip in the year.
  • 24-hour emergency service and assistance.
  • Personal liability cover (in case you’re sued for causing injury or damaging property).
  • Lost and stolen possessions.
  • Cancellation and curtailment.
  • Any extra activities you intend to do that are excluded from standard policies (e.g. water sport activities such as jet skiing or other extreme sports).

Exclusions: You should know most insurance policies will not cover drink or drug-related incidents.

European Health Insurance Card 

As an Irish resident you are entitled to get healthcare through the public system in countries of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while on a temporary stay there. Ensure that you get or renew your EHIC (the new name for the E111) before you go, and remember, you need one for every person travelling in your group.

The EHIC is not a substitute for proper travel insurance provided by a reputable insurer. It doesn’t cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or treatment of a non-urgent nature. Also, some private hospitals may not accept the EHIC, so you should check with the hospital administrator beforehand.

Embassy Contact

In case of a genuine consular emergency while the Embassy is closed, please leave a message with name, location and telephone number at +4021 310 2131 and the Duty Officer will call you back.

Embassy of Ireland
50-52 Buzesti St
3rd Floor, Sector 1
Bucharest
Romania

Tel: +40 21 3102131
Fax: +40 21 3102181

Monday to Friday 09:30 to 12:30; 14:00 to 17:00

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/romania/

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Other activities included visiting the Salt Mines at Turda which was fascinating; eating lunch surrounded by great theming at The Hunter Prince restaurant; seeing the famous Black Church in Brasov; visiting “Dracula’s” Castle at night & then partying in the grounds, investigated the markets & a haunted fun house there in Bran the next day; enjoying beautiful views of Rupea as we walked around the citadel towering above; walked through a huge cemetery & up a clock tower in another citadel, in Sighisoara; and attended a private Halloween party. The Halloween party was the highlight of the tour for us. Not only was it fun dressing up and relaxing away from the bus, but there was plenty of entertainment & we were well fed. All of the entertainment was well suited to the occasion, the ritual killing was actually one of the weirdest things we’ve ever taken part in (and we can be quite weird), we loved it! The tour staff at the party looked after us very well, including us & cheering us on while dancing, nobody was left out. They took pictures with & for us and the competitions were great fun. Getting print outs on the night from the selfie booth was a great way of making sure we all had at least one decent photo of ourselves. We won’t ruin the surprise for future visitors, but there were a number of little touches that someone out there put a lot of work into and we really appreciated the time & effort afforded there, it really added to the fun atmosphere in an already amazing setting.
We didn’t have quite as much time as we’d hoped to get ready for the Friday night party (mainly due to traffic making us late), but we just about managed so it wasn’t a complete disaster and it certainly wasn’t something that would put us off booking this holiday again. Though perhaps we might start our make-up on the bus next time! In fact the only thing that could put us off is that no party will ever be able to live up to the standard we experienced here. We all agreed the private Halloween party was the best night out we’ve ever had! In terms of negatives, this is really all we have been able to come up with. We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday.
Our daughter was the only child on the trip as it’s not really recommended as a “kids” holiday, but she is very mature 12 year old so coped with everything just fine & got on really well with everyone she chatted to. Nobody talked down to her & she felt like she was being treated as another adult, which added to the experience for her.
This little 3 day tour was a great way to try out a more inclusive / package type of holiday that we’re not used to, we’ve never been part of a tour group before, but we had a such a great experience with Transylvania Live that we would definitely book again and for longer now that we know what to expect. If you’re thinking of going to Romania then we highly recommend you book a tour with Transylvania Live, they made it so easy to enjoy. Big “THANK YOU!” to everyone who made this holiday so special!",
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Please check your itinerary below:

Itineraries

Day 1

Cluj-Napoca – Sighisoara (150 km , 2h 30 min driving)

10:00 AM Sighisoara citadel, courtesy of Romanian Tourism Ministry. Welcome to Transylvania! Our English speaking guide collects you from Hotel Transilvania, centrally located in Cluj-Napoca. Continue your journey with 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.

Optional 1: Visit one of the biggest saline in Romania , the Salt Mines of Turda, with impressive halls named after kings and queens.

Optional 2 : You can even enjoy lunch in the very house where Vlad the Impaler was born, turned today into a cosy restaurant – “Casa Vlad Dracul” Restaurant.

20:00 - 02:00 Get ready then for the Halloween Party: a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special program including the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, Vampiresa Hunting and many dark surprises. The Halloween Party lasts until 02:00 AM.

If you survive you’ll find refugee in a 3* hotel located in the very heart of the medieval citadel. Find more details.

Day 2

Sighisoara - Brasov – Bran (145 km, 2h , 20 min driving)

Your next stop is the 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.

Explore today Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle. It owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. The impressive edifice dates back to 1377. Queen Maria of Romania, the niece of Queen Victoria of Great Britain turned the castle into a beautiful summer residence. Cheese tasting is strongly recommended as the village is renowned for the delicious homemade traditional cheese assortments produced here. The ones smoked in pine tree bark are particularly delicious.

19:30 The ultimate Halloween Party at the Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle! Enjoy an unforgettable night tour of Bran Castle decorated for Halloween and populated with wicked ferries and nice witches (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). Around 21:00, attend the Halloween Party, until 04:00 am, on the grounds of Bran Castle

Day 3

Bran - Cluj-Napoca (293 km, 4h 50 min driving)

Drive to Cluj Napoca for the return flight. The tour ends around 8:00 pm.
* Please have in mind that accommodation for the last day of the tour is not included.
**Airport / Hotel drop off included.

Tour Leader

A professionally trained English speaking guide.


Accommodation

2 nights in a 3* hotel


Meals

  • 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners

    • Festive Halloween dinner in Sighisoara including : Buffet DinnerOpen Bar between 20:00-01:00 , dessert : Sweets Bar
    • 3 course dinner in Bran

Transportation

Entire land transfers based on standard European car, microbus, coach, depending upon the number of travelers.


Pick up

Hotel Transilvania in Cluj -Napoca/your booked hotel in Cluj-Napoca, centrally located, on first day of the tour, at 10:00 am (GMT+2). You will meet our tour guide at the reception desk.


Drop-off

Hotel in Cluj Napoca on the last day of the tour. Estimated arrival time: 05:00 – 06:00 pm Bucharest local time (GMT+2), based on normal traffic conditions


Entry fees to the following tourist attractions

Bran Castle, Clock Tower in Sighisoara


Special Events

Halloween Party Programme in Sighisoara (20:00 - 02:00) - Including: The Ritual of Killing of a living dead, Vampiresa Hunting

Halloween Party at the Bran Castle includes: night tour of Bran Castle decorated for Halloween and populated with wicked ferries and nice witches (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). Around 21:00, attend the best Halloween Party, until 04:00 am, on the grounds of Bran Castle

*Please have in mind that Halloween Party at Bran Castle is organized by administration of Bran Castle. Transylvania Live is not responsible for the content of the program/ changing’s, organizing manner or even cancelation. 

**Please be cautious if you suffer from claustrophobia, are sensitive to intermittent lights and loud noises! Also, please consider the low temperatures and the fact that the stairs and alleyways can be slippery. For your safety, please listen to the instructions of the Castle's personnel.

  • Plane ticket
  • Airport fees
  • Photo & video tax
  • Accommodation in the last day of the tour
  • Other not mentioned
  1. Julie Sweet -Southampton:

    We always do something for Halloween.
    This year was my husbands 50th He had no idea where I was taking him.
    So was pleasantly surprised to land in Romania.
    We felt safe with our host.
    Alin, the guide from Transylvania Live, was informative and humorous, looking after us extremely well.
    Our travel companions turned out to be excellent company too.
    The tour was planned well with lovely accommodation and great party’s.
    We found Transylvania warm, friendly with a rustic charm.
    Can’t wait to go back and ride the mountain roads for ourselves. (They do motorcycle trips too)

  2. David Hamm, Hampshire:

    I’ve just got back from doing the three day Dracula tour, it was superb!
    The tour and our guide, Alin, could not have been any better.
    This will be highly recommend to my friends and hopefully one day I will be back to do it again.

  3. Daniel Hanes / Morrison Travel, www.morrisontravel.com:

    The reason I missed the plane is because we were having too much fun, if you’re going to miss a plane that is the best reason ?
    I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip and look forward to recommending it to our clients.
    The accommodation were very nice and in great locations.
    Alin and Rocco were amazing, helpful and just really great guys to be with; the sights we went to were interesting and on top of that we lucked out with a great group, it couldn’t have been any better!
    I hope to be I touch soon and you never know, I may be back next year.

  4. Vicky V. – Essex:

    I wanted to say that I had a FANTASTIC time with your company!
    I loved every minute!
    It was so well organized; Alin and you are both lovely people.
    I was surprised at how much I loved Romania (it was more beautiful than I imagined!)
    Thank you so much!

  5. Quin Marshal:

    Yes, I had a blast, and I thought everything you guys arranged was fantastic.
    I really enjoyed it.
    I would just liked to have had more time to get ready for the parties. But, other than that, I think everything was great!
    Thanks so much for the experience of a lifetime!

  6. Peter Fricker:

    In our three days with Transylvania Live we: saw the Carpathian Mountains and hours of absolutely stunning countryside scenery; made new friends; learned the history of places & people all around Transylvania from our incredibly knowledgeable & personable tour guide, Alin; and this was just what we did from the comfort of our lovely bus!

    Other activities included visiting the Salt Mines at Turda which was fascinating; eating lunch surrounded by great theming at The Hunter Prince restaurant; seeing the famous Black Church in Brasov; visiting “Dracula’s” Castle at night & then partying in the grounds, investigated the markets & a haunted fun house there in Bran the next day; enjoying beautiful views of Rupea as we walked around the citadel towering above; walked through a huge cemetery & up a clock tower in another citadel, in Sighisoara; and attended a private Halloween party.
    The Halloween party was the highlight of the tour for us. Not only was it fun dressing up and relaxing away from the bus, but there was plenty of entertainment & we were well fed. All of the entertainment was well suited to the occasion, the ritual killing was actually one of the weirdest things we’ve ever taken part in (and we can be quite weird), we loved it!
    The tour staff at the party looked after us very well, including us & cheering us on while dancing, nobody was left out.
    They took pictures with & for us and the competitions were great fun.
    Getting print outs on the night from the selfie booth was a great way of making sure we all had at least one decent photo of ourselves.
    We won’t ruin the surprise for future visitors, but there were a number of little touches that someone out there put a lot of work into and we really appreciated the time & effort afforded there, it really added to the fun atmosphere in an already amazing setting.

    We didn’t have quite as much time as we’d hoped to get ready for the Friday night party (mainly due to traffic making us late), but we just about managed so it wasn’t a complete disaster and it certainly wasn’t something that would put us off booking this holiday again.
    Though perhaps we might start our make-up on the bus next time!
    In fact the only thing that could put us off is that no party will ever be able to live up to the standard we experienced here.
    We all agreed the private Halloween party was the best night out we’ve ever had!
    In terms of negatives, this is really all we have been able to come up with.
    We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday.

    Our daughter was the only child on the trip as it’s not really recommended as a “kids” holiday, but she is very mature 12 year old so coped with everything just fine & got on really well with everyone she chatted to.
    Nobody talked down to her & she felt like she was being treated as another adult, which added to the experience for her.

    This little 3 day tour was a great way to try out a more inclusive / package type of holiday that we’re not used to, we’ve never been part of a tour group before, but we had a such a great experience with Transylvania Live that we would definitely book again and for longer now that we know what to expect.
    If you’re thinking of going to Romania then we highly recommend you book a tour with Transylvania Live, they made it so easy to enjoy.
    Big “THANK YOU!” to everyone who made this holiday so special!

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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!

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).

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://www.visit-transylvania.co.uk/terms.html .

A. 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.

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.

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.

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.

We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry.

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.

We only accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Please select only these two types of credit cards for the online payment.

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.

Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a group; Contact us

Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).