Tour code:Sh03RoCj
Departure: Cluj-Napoca |
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Halloween in Transylvania
on motorcycle
3 day Short Break - Cluj-Napoca departure
Highlights
Bran Castle – Transylvania’s iconic image, also known as Dracula’s castle. The impressive edifice which dates to 1377 is the top ten most beautiful medieval castles in the world.
The medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara – a UNESCO World Heritage site, the best-preserved medieval citadel in Europe, Vlad the Impaler’s birth place.
The Medieval Saxon city of Brasov – one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe home to the largest Gothic edifice in South Eastern Europe, the Black Church
Two Halloween parties (masquerades parties)- one in Sighisoara.
Day by day itinerary:
DAY 1, Cluj-Napoca – Sighisoara
150 km , 2h 30min driving
10:00 AM Welcome to Transylvania! Our English-speaking guide collects you from the Airport/Hotel, in Cluj-Napoca. Ride to Sighisoara Medieval 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: Visit one of the biggest salines in Romania, the Salt Mines of Turda, with impressive halls named after kings and queens.
20:00 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, Vampiressa Hunting, Romanian Folk Show and many dark surprises.If you survive, you’ll find refugein a 3* hotel locatedin the very heart of the medieval citadel.
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.
Ritual Killing of a Living Dead. 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 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
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DAY 3 Bran – Turda - Cluj-Napoca
293 km, 4h 50 min driving
Drive to Turda, a small town with an intimate medieval atmosphere where you can enjoy a dinner in Hunter Prince, a Dracula themed restaurant. Transfer next to Cluj Napoca for the return flight. The tour ends around 8:00 pm.
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Price and Departure
Services: |
Price/person
Based on 2 people sharing a double room |
Single room supplement |
Rider with BMW G650 GS |
€716 |
€ 89 |
Rider with BMW G750 GS |
€926 |
€ 89 |
Rider with BMW F800 GS |
€866 |
€ 89 |
Rider with BMW F850 GS |
€926 |
€896 |
Rider with BMW R1200 GS |
€896 |
€89 |
Rider with BMWR1200 GS LC |
€926 |
€89 |
Rider with BMW R1250 GS |
€986 |
€89 |
Rider with own motorbike |
€479 |
€89 |
Passenger |
€479 |
€ 89 |
* all payments will be taken in €.
**Airport / Hotel drop off included.
Price includes:
The services of a professionally trained English-speaking guide.
Accommodation: 2 nights in a 3* hotel
Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (enjoy Festive Halloween dinner in Sighisoara including: 3 course meal, Open Bar between 20:00-01:00 , dessert : Candy Bar)
Transportation: rent a motorbike or bring your own
Pick up: Airport / Hotel Agape on first day of the tour, 10:00 AM (GMT+2)
Drop-off: Airport/your booked Hotel on the last day of the tour, around 8:00 pm, (GMT+2)
Entry fees to the following tourist attractions: Bran Castle, Clock Tower in Sighisoara
Special Events: Halloween Party Programme in Sighisoara including: The Ritual of Killing of a living dead, Vampiressa Hunting
Not included: plane ticket, airport fees, photo & video tax and other not mentioned.
Add-on programs
Extra nights can be booked at 3*- 4* hotel on the first and on the last day of the tour price starting from of EUR 79 /double room /night and EUR 69/ single room /night.
Special notes & info
Please bring your own Halloween costume!
IMPORTANT:
In Romania the weather in October-November is very unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 12-16 degrees Celsius, and night time temperatures between 5-10 degrees Celsius; please bring warm clothes and proper motorcycle gear. However, the weather is very changeable, so you should expect big temperature changing. In case the weather will not allow motorbike riding, a Dracula Short Break by car will be offered instead. In this situation, the difference in cost will be refunded.
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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 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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