7 Days | Spend your spookiest Halloween ever in haunting Romania
Even without its bloodcurdling myths of Dracula, werewolves, haunted castles and curses, Romania is an atmospheric destination. And no more so on the spooky holiday of Halloween. Let us introduce you to the beauty of ancient Bucharest, the haunting beauty and mythology of Sighisoara, and spooky Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s castle) in Brasov. For a spine-tingling adventure this Halloween, don’t look past this adventure in Transylvania. Mwahahaha.
Trip overview
- Start
- Cluj Napoca, Romania
- Finish
- Bucharest, Romania
- Theme
- Festival
- Destinations
- Romania
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- WMSH
- Transylvania conjures up images of haunted castles, gothic churches and vampires. Where better to spend time around Halloween than in the 12th-century town of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Count Dracula? Things are about to get medi-evil
- Break out your scariest costumes for a spooky Halloween party in Cluj Napoca, the former capital of the historical principality of Transylvania
- Protect yourself against devils and demons with a visit to the Turda Salt Mines, a fascinating museum showcasing the history of salt in the region complete with an underground amusement park
- Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day vibe of Bucharest, a city often underrated by travellers. The grand architecture of the 1980’s Palace of the Parliament is particularly awe-inspiring
- A stopover in the traditional Saxon village of Viscri exposes you to Romanian hospitality and some finger-licking home-cooked food
- Autumn weather in Romania can be cooler than expected, especially at higher altitudes. Please consider the time of year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
- Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together if you'd like to get cosy. Also, please note that many hotels and guesthouses only offer shared bathrooms rather than en-suite facilities.
- This trip takes place around Halloween in October. If you would like to visit Romania during a different time of year you may want to check out our trip 'Budapest to Bucharest' (trip code WMSB) or the epic 'Eastern Europe Explorer' (trip code WMSEC), which continues further south into Bulgaria.
- On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Train, Private vehicle, Taxi
Hotel (6 nights)
- Turda - Salt Mines Tour
- Cluj Napoca - Halloween Party in Cluj
- Cluj Napoca - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Viscri - Fortified Church
- Viscri - Sock Project Visit
- Viscri - Local Home Cooked Lunch
- Bran Castle - Tour
- Brasov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Bucharest - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Cluj Napoca - Museum of Transylvanian History - RON10
- Cluj Napoca - Botanical Garden - RON15
- Sighisoara - Church on the Hill - RON5
- Sighisoara - The Clock Tower - RON16
- Sighisoara - Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
- Sighisoara - Covered Stairway - Free
- Brasov - The Black Church - RON20
- Brasov - Cable Car to Mt Tampa - RON50
- Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
- Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
- Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
- Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
- Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Please note that this itinerary may have multiple departures on the same date. Your group size will still be capped at a maximum of 16 travellers, however in some locations you may overlap with other groups, such as in overnight stays, and of course at the Halloween Party itself.
2. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.
3. This trip travels in a southbound direction, starting in Cluj Napoca and ending in Romania's capital Bucharest. This trip is also available in the opposite direction, travelling northbound from Bucharest, ending in Cluj Napoca in time for the Halloween Party.
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