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    Why ransylvania Live ?Transylvania Live specializes in travel to Transylvania, Romania and Eastern Europe.

    The reasons to book with us:

    { Youll have a complete picture o the country a nd explore the most signifcant sights related to Vlad the Impaler, cover the olkloric aspects o the Dracula legend and enjoy uniqueevents meant to bring out the essence o the genuine ransylvanian Folklore.{ You can relax in inviting accommodations that will introduce you to the local atmosphere, rom outstanding medieval hotels described by many o our guests as medieval antasies

    with beds to charming guesthouses located in picturesque ransylvanian villages

    { Tere are mouth-watering traditional dishes in each area visited{ Our knowledgeable, proessionally trained English speaking guides are excellent travel companions, who are aware o how much the success o your trip depends upon their

    communication skills and sense o humour.{ Our Dracula tours are intended or ransylvania lovers, culture and history ans, adventure seekers and Dracula enthusiasts so youll always fnd a good reason to travel with us{ You can choose dierent lengths o programmes depending on your schedule, rom a single day to 17 wonderul days

    Benefts rom Transylvania Live services:

    1. An authentic experience2. A unique sense o place3. Exploration and discovery

    Competitive advantage

    Heres how Proessor Duncan Light rom Liverpool Hope University describes us: Your company is one o the ew thatunderstands the Western market or Dracula. Your product appears to be very innovative! For many Romanians Dracula meansVlad epes but or people rom the UK, America etc. it means o course the vampire Dracula. I agree with those people who saythat Dracula is a way to get oreign tourists into Romania creating an opportunity to show them all the other things the countrycan ofer.

    Our promise:

    Beside oering you the best value or money, our main goal is to provide you with a genuine and unique ransylvanianexperience, amiliarise yoursel with ancient customs and traditions, make the acquaintance o cratsmen and local artists,and get a better understanding o the geography and history o areas visited. We can only succeed i we achieve our goalsand thereore we will do everything in our power to make your trip a memorable, exciting experience.

    Press about us

    Our Dracula ours were placed by the prestigiousAmerican Fodors ravel Guide in op en Must-DoAdventures. Important world wide media organizations,such as ravel Channel, took an interest in our specialevents and eatured them in documentaries aboutransylvania s olklore and legends.Our tours caught the attention o other mediaorganisations such us: Chicago ribune, Mens Journal,Los Angeles imes rom USA, BBC, Te Sun, DailyMirror, Paul OGrady Show, Living V rom UK, IrishIndependent, ubridy onight Show rom Ireland andCanadian Biker.

    Our goal

    Founded in 1995, the company goal was to oer a uniquetourist product the live ransylvania. Te liveconcept means that our guests are encouraged to discoverransylvania through its traditions and enjoy colourulestivals, privileged meetings with cratsmen or artists andunique re enactments o traditional customs. ransylvaniaLive is member o ASA - American Society o ravelAgents and Responsible ravel UK.

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    consider it a oreiture o contracted rightsb) I certain services cannot be provided as promised in the ravel Contract orreasons beyond client responsibility, portions o the contract may be cancelled, withan appropriate reund deducted rom the total tour are.5.2 Cancellation byTransylvania LiveTransylvania Live may cancel the ravel Contract or tours ater the departure datein the ollowing cases:a) when the client is unable to continue the tour owing to illness or other actorsb) when the client disturbs the order o collective activities o tour participantsc) when the tour cannot continue owing to natural disaster or any other causesbeyond ransylvania Live control6. Claims and Refunds:6.1 I you have any reason to complain please immediately inorm the hotelier,carrier or other supplier in question. Any verbal notifcation must be put in writingand given to them as soon as possible. I the complaint or problem is not resolvedto your satisaction straight away, you must contact us or your tour guide as soonas possible.6.2. Reunds will not be made or unused city tours, meals or any other servicesmissed due to delays in programme or alteration o the programme caused bythe client. For verifable claims to be considered, they must be received in writingwithin 7 days o the termination o the program and be accompanied by supportingdocumentation rom the guide o the tour veriying the claim. Any adjustmentconsidered will be based on the actual price o the services involved and not on aper diem basis.7. Authority on tour: our itineraries which speciy English speaking guideincluded will provide such accompaniment as a general rule. Te guide shall ensurethe saety o clients and smooth operation o the tour as stipulated in the ravelContract. By booking with us Client agrees to abide by the authority o the guide sothat the tour can unold saely and smoothly.8. Liability of Transylvania Live and Exemptions: In perorming its obligationsunder the terms o its our Contract, should Transylvania Live cause damage to theclient through wilul negligence or ault, Transylvania Live shall be liable or suchdamages.

    9. Acceptance of Risk: Tere are certain inherent risks in some o the tours, especiallyin adventure tours. Te Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby releasethe Company rom all claims and causes o action arising rom any damages orinjuries or death resulting rom these inherent risks.10. Arbitration Agreement: Any controversy or claim arising out o the contractis subject to Romanian Law and shall be settled solely and exclusively by bindingarbitration in Cluj Commerce Chamber. Te registered oce o ransylvania LiveExpert in ransylvania is 28, Republicii Street, 401167, urda, Cluj County, andransylvania, Romania.Although ransylvania Live has made a concerted attempt to veriy the accuracy ostatements made, ransylvania Live cannot be held responsible or any omissions,errors that may appear in this brochure. For detailed inormation on ou r erms andConditions please visit the ollowing web page: h ttp://visit-transylvania.eu/terms.html

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    ransylvania Live oers a wide range o tours, providing answers to many travel requests.From luxury trips and business programmes to strenuous walking in the Carpathians,we can provide you with a programme matching all your travel needs and e xpectations.Our oer also includes wedding packages, motorcycle tours and motorcycle hire, cycling

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    Bran Castle Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendary Transyl-vanian fortress dating back to 1377

    2 overnights at highest Mountain Hut in Romania Located at an altitude of 2505 meters

    Fagaras Mountains Part of the Southern Carpathians, the wildest, mostimposing and spectacular mountains in Romania,home of the highest Romanian peak and incredibleblue glacial lakes.

    The Highest Romanian Peak Moldoveanu Peak, altitude 2544 meters

    Omu Peak The highest peak of Bucegi Mountains, altitude 2505meters

    Babele and Omu Spectacular mountain megaliths shaped by windand rain in human forms.

    The Cross on Caraiman Mountains

    An initiative of Queen Mary of Romania

    Sinaia The pearl of mountain resorts in Romania home ofthe royal Peles Castle

    The Medieval Saxon city o Brasov One of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Included services:Theservicesof anexperiencedEnglishspeakingguidewithintricateknowledge inRomaniashiking routes.Accommodation1night ina 3* hotel, 2nightsin3* pensions, 3nightsinmountainhuts(hostel styledormitories) witha fineposition whichhelpsshortenthe routes betweenaccommodations. Someof themhavenobathrooms and haveoutdoor toilets.Transportation- pick up fromBucharest, Henri CoandaAirport and transfer toBaleaLake- transfer fromValea Sambetei toBran village- trainride fromBusteni toBucharest- cablecar ride inBusteni

    Mealsbreakfasts(6)EntryfeestoBranCastle

    A 7 day guided strenuous walking based in the beautiul scenery o Fagaras Mountains, home o the highest peak in thecountry and incredible blue glacial lakes. Te routes include rom 5 to 9 hours o strenuous walking per day, mainly onmountain paths.

    DAY 1, Saturday, Bucharest Sinaia Brasov Fagaras - Balea LakePick up rom Bucharest Airport. ranser to Balea Lake, located at an altitude o 2034 meters. Stop en-route inSinaia, to visit Peles Castle, one o the most beautiul royal residences in Europe. Next stop is the Medieval SaxonCity o Brasov, visit the Black Church, the largest Gothic edifce in Southern Europe.

    DAY 2, Sunday, Balea Lac Hut - Capra Lake - Dragon Window - Podragu Hut

    Explore the beautiul area o Balea Lake and prepare to start the hiking programme in the Fagaras Mountains, parto the Southern Carpathians, the wildest, most spectacular mountains in Romania, home to the highest peaks inRomania and beautiul glacial lakes. In the evening youll reach Podragu Peak, your accommodation is in a mountainhut near by.

    DAY 3, Monday , Podragu Hut - Moldoveanu Peak - Valea Sambetei (1401 m)

    oday youll conquer the highest Romanian peak - Moldoveanu (2544 m) oering an incredible view over FagarasMountains. Continue walking on the main ridge up to Fereastra Mare a Sambetei and then descend on Sambeteivalley or accommodation in a country inn.

    DAY 4, Tuesday, Valea Sambetei Bran

    Descend to Sambata Resort rom where youll continue the road by car to Bran village. Te main point o attraction

    is Bran Castle. Dating back to 1377, Bran owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stokercreated around Dracula. Your accommodation is in a 3* country-inn.

    DAY 5, Wednesday, Bran - Poarta Valley - Gaurei Gorges - Omu Peak - Omu Hut

    Conquer the highest peak o Bucegi Mountains - Omu Peak. It ranks number 9 in the top o the highest Romanianpeaks with an altitude o 2505 meters. From Bran walk up to Poarta Valley, crossing the imposing GaureiGorges also called Delvils Mill and reach Hornurilor Shed rom where the view is breath taking.

    DAY 6, Thursday, Omu Hut The Cross on Caraiman Mountains Omu Hut

    Te highlight o this day is Te Cross on Caraiman Mountains, an initiative o Queen Mary o Romania. Tehiking route is spectacular as well, descend rom Omu Hut to the beautiul area o the Cave continue with PiatraArsa then hike up to the Cross on Caraiman.

    DAY 7, Friday, Omu Hut - Babele Hut - Busteni Bucharest

    Walk on the edge o the steep eastern wall o Bucegi Mountains ull omountaineering routes, arrive to Babele Hut, and descend using thecable car on the spectacular Jepilor Valley in Busteni. From Busteni takea train ride to Bucharest.

    Testimonials

    I thought the service rom your o ce at ransylvaniaLive was excellent. I could ask or nothing more. Raulobviously knows the mountains very well indeed andhad planned the trip very careully, he was extremelyhelpul. When things were tough and my knee washurting quite badly, Raul oered to take heavy thingsrom my pack and carry them himsel. Tis wasexcellent. I was very satisfed, and very pleased that webooked the trek with you.

    David W. - Amsterdam , Nederland

    Conquer ransylvanias Alps7 Day Guaranteed Departure from Bucharest Tour code: Ro6.2RoHi

    Hiking in ransylvania

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    A private 5 day Dracula Tour in Transylvania departing rom the capital city o Bucharest including historical andlegendary places related to Vlad the Impaler.

    DAY 1, Thursday, Bucharest - Sinaia - Rasnov - Poiana B rasov

    Airport pick up. ranser to Sinaia, the pearl o mountain resorts in Romania. Visit Peles Castle, one o the bestpreserved and beautiul royal residences in Europe. ravel next to Rasnov Citadel, the best preserved rural ortifcationin ransylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe. Your accommodation is in Poiana Brasov, situated at the oot oPostavaru Mountain, and surrounded by dense pinewood orests in a magnifcent natural setting.

    DAY 2, Friday, Poiana Brasov - Bran - Brasov - Sighisoara

    Visit ransylvanias legendary symbol, Bran Castle. It owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth BramStoker created around Dracula. Queen Maria, turned the castle into a beautiul summer residence. ravel to theMedieval Saxon Citadel o Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century,Sighisoara still stands as one o Europes most beautiul inhabited ortifed citadels. Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel,located in the heart o the citadel. Dinner can be enjoyed in Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, the very place where VladDracul was born.

    DAY 3, Saturday, Sighisoara - Biertan - Medias Sibiu

    Enjoy medieval charm at its best, visit the Clock ower, the Medieval Weapon Collection and the orture Room.Another important UNESCO World Heritage Site on your itinerary, the traditional Saxon village o Biertan, hometo the best known o all the Saxon ortifed churches in ransylvania. In Medias, you will make the acquaintance o a unique artist, the only one in the world who uses spiderwebs or his paintings. ranser next to the ortifed city o Sibiu, the European Capital o Culture in 2007, containing the largest concentrations o amous sites in Romania. Youraccommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    DAY 4, Sunday, Sibiu - Poienari - Areu - Curtea de Arges - Bucharest

    Enjoy a visit o Poienari, Vlads old and aithul ortress. Te ortress located close to Fagaras Mountains, on a canyon ormed by Arges River is perched high on a cli. o visit theimpressive ortress and admire the breathless view rom the top youll need to climb over 1000 stairs. ravel next to the capital city o Romania, christened the little Paris. Youraccommodation is in a 3* h otel, central located. For dinner we recommend Count Dracula Club Restaurant, with a strong medieval touch, where you can even have a ace to acemeeting with the count.

    DAY 5, Monday, Bucharest - Snagov - Bucharest

    Visit Snagov Monastery where, Vlad was buried ater his assassination. Te architectural style o the monastery ollows that o the Holy Mount o Athos in Greece. ranser tothe airport or the return ight.

    ransylvaniasUndying Legend5 Day Private Departure from Bucharest Tour code: Ro4.3RoVa

    Sighisoara Medieval Citadel The best preserved inhabited medieval citadel inEurope, a UNESCO World Heritage siteand Vlad the Impalers birth place

    Bran Castle

    Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendaryTransylvanian fortress dating back to 1377

    Snagov Monastery Where, according to the legend, Vlad was buriedafter his assassination

    Poienari Fortress Vlads old and faithful citadel perched high on a cliff,more than 1000 stairs to climb.

    Rasnov Citadel The best preserved rural fortification in Transylvaniaand the largest one in Eastern Europe

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Included services:Theservicesof aprofessionaltrainedEnglishspeakingguide

    experienced inescorting Draculatheme tours.Accommodation:1night ina 4* hotel, 3nightsin3* hotelsTransportation:alllandtransfersby coach, minibusorcar- airconditioned,dependingonthe numberof travellersandtransferbyboat toSnagovMonastery.Meals:4breakfastsEntryfees to:PelesCastle,RasnovCitadel,BranCastle,HorrorCastleinBran,Clock Tower inSighisoara, Fortified Church inBiertan, Spider WebArtist,Snagov Monastery.

    Testimonials

    We will both remember the holiday or a long time,thanks to you and all your sta or the well organisedholiday. Your country is very beautiul and I wouldcertainly recommend Romania to any o my riends. Iwas very impressed by how riendly all the people are.Tanks again and Noroc to you!

    Helena and Dave G, Isle o Wight, UK

    Pele Castle Vlad the Impaler

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    7 Day Guaranteed Departure from Bucharest Tour code: Ro4.4RoVa

    A 7 day escorted Dracula Tour, departing rom Bucharest, including the most important historical places relatedwith Vlad the Impaler.

    DAY 1, Friday, Bucharest

    Welcome to the Romania! Our English speaking guide collects you rom Bucharest Airport and drives you toSnagov to visit the Snagov Monastery where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried ater his assassination.Te monastic establishment is located on a small island o Snagov Lake so youll also enjoy a boat trip across thelake. Te architectural style o the monastery ollows that o the Holy Mount o Athos in Greece. Your frst day inRomania ends with a welcome dinner in one o Bucharests top traditional re staurants. Your accommodation is ina 3* hotel, central location.

    Day 2, Saturday, Bucharest Targoviste Sinaia Poiana Brasov

    Morning drive to argoviste, ormer capital o Walachia County situated on the right bank o Ialomita River, to visitthe ruins o Vlad epes Old Court. Continue your journey with Sinaia, the pearl o mountain resorts in Romania.Explore the main point o attraction, the royal Peles Castle, one o the best preserved and beautiul royal residences inEurope. Te edifce was built in 1873 and is an arch itectural mixture o the German School and Neo-Renaissance style.Your accommodation is in Poiana Brasov. Situated at the oot o Postavaru Mountains, Poiana Brasov is surroundedby dense pinewood orests in a magnifcent, mountainous natural setting. Dinner in the Medieval Restaurant o anoutstanding 4* hotel.

    Day 3, Sunday, Poiana Brasov Bran Sighisoara

    Visit ransylvanias symbol, Bran Castle. Te edifce owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth BramStoker created around Dracula. Documentary evidence o the castle dates back to 1377. Close to the castle there

    is a shrine that is set in the wall o a mountain which once sheltered the heart o Queen Maria o Romania. Yournext stop is the Medieval Saxon City o Brasov. Tree quarters o the city is surrounded by mountains, and it is oneo the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Te most amous landmark o Brasov is the Black Church , the

    largest Gothic edifce in South Eastern Europe. Next stop, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Founded by Saxons during the

    12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one o Europes most beautiulinhabited ortifed citadels, the place where Vlad the Impaler wasborn. Your accommodation is in a charming 3* hotel located in theheart o the medieval citadel. Enjoy a Saxon dinner.

    Included services: Theservices of aprofessionally trainedEnglish speakingguideexperienced inescorting Draculatours.Accommodation3nightsin3* hotels, 3nightsin 4* hotels(orbest availableat anequal classification)Transportation Transferfrom/toBucharest airport, alltransfers insidethe tourbycoach, minibusor car - air conditioned, depending onthe numberof travellersand boat transferto SnagovMonastery.Meals6breakfasts, 6dinners (out of which3 specialdinners: VampireDinner, CandleLit Dinnerin DraculasCastle, MedievalDinner inPoianaBrasov).EntryfeestoSnagovMonastery, TirgovisteCitadel, PelesCastle, BranCastle,HorrorCastle, DogarilorTower, DraculasCastle, DraculasCoffi n, TurdaSalt Mines, TheRitual of Killingof aLiving Dead, SpiderWebArtist, WitchTrial, Poienari Citadel.* TheHalloweeneditionof thetouralsoincludestheHalloween

    Partyin the MedievalCitadelof Sighisoara, Draculas birth place 3coursefestive dinner and thealcoholic drinksin accordancewiththe menu, dessert and thespecial Halloweenprogrammeand excludesthe MasqueradeParty.

    Biertan Fortified ChurchBlack Church in Braov

    HIGHLIGHTSBran Castle

    Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendaryTransylvanian fortress dating back to 1377

    Snagov Monastery

    Where, according to the legend, Vlad was buriedafter his assassination

    Ritual Killing o the Living Dead

    Performed according to the old burying rituals inTransylvania, will introduce you to the genuine localfolklore. Masquerade Party afterwards to celebratethe victory or recover from defeat.

    Sighisoara Medieval Citadel

    The best preserved inhabited medieval citadel inEurope, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Vlad theImpalers birth place

    Draculas Castle in Transylvania

    Bram Stokers imaginary castle in Borgo Passwhere he placed the Bloody Count Dracula;accommodation, candle lit dinner and a camp firewith all the right stories.

    Witch trial

    The famous medieval Knights of Sibiu will introduceyou to the medieval rituals.

    Poienari Fortress

    Vlads old and faithful citadel perched high o n a cliff,more than 1000 stairs to climb.

    Introducing Unique Characters

    Make the acquaintance of a unique artist who usesspider web for his paintings

    Vampire Treats

    Enjoy Jonathan Harkers Menu, the same mealBram Stokers hero ate when in Bistrita citadel,and indulge yourself further with a VampireMenu in Turda

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    Romania Day 8, Friday, Budapest Baile Felix (R omania)

    Just like Bram Stokers main character, Jonathan Harker, your ransylvan ian adventure starts rom Budapes t. Youwill be collected by the English speaking Romanian guide rom your hotel. ranser to Baile Felix, a ransylvanianspa resort, well known or the curative eects o its thermal springs. Your accommodation is in a 4* hotel in BaileFelix.

    DAY 9, Saturday, Baile Felix Oradea Baile Felix

    In the morning you can choose to relax in a swimming pool with thermal water or you can try the services o thewellness centre o the hotel. In the aternoon take a trip to Oradea to visit the old town and admire the Secessionstyle buildings that give a special elegance to this town. Return to your hotel in Baile Felix.

    Day 10, Sunday, Baile Felix Sunset Mountains Turda

    Explore urziis Gorges, one o the most important natural reservations o the Apuseni Mountains. Youraccommodation is in a 4* hotel. You could enjoy a Vampire Dinner in the restaurant o the hotel decorated in anauthentic rustic style.

    Day 11, Monday, Turda Cluj Bistrita Borgo Pass

    ranser to Cluj Napoca, an important ransylvanian cultural centre, dating back to the 2 nd century AD. Nextstop is Bistrita Citadel. Lunch can be enjoyed in Golden Crown Restaurant, delight yoursel with the same mealJonathan Harker had when in Bistrita. You will overnight in Draculas Castle in Borgo Pass, built in accordanceto Bram Stockers imagination. A candle lit dinner at the Castle is recommended.

    Day 12, Tuesday, Borgo Pass Tirgu Mures Sighisoara

    Get acquainted with ransylvanias Szeckler inuences by visiting argu Mures. Next stop is a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara stands as oneo Europes most beautiul inhabited ortifed cities. Your accommodation is in a medieval 3* hotel located inthe heart o the citadel. Dinner could be enjoyed in Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, the very place where Draculawas born.

    Day 13, Wednesday, Sighisoara Bran Rasnov Brasov

    Visit ransylvanias iconic image, Bran Castle. It owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth BramStoker created around Dracula. Queen Maria turned the castle into a beautiul summer residence. Rasnov, the bestpreserved rural ortifcation in ransylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe is your next destination. Drive tothe medieval Saxon city o Brasov, visit the Black Church, the largest Gothic edifce in South Eastern Europe. Youraccommodation is in a 3* Hotel.

    Day 14, Thursday, Brasov Sibiu Sibiel

    Te ortifed city o Sibiu contains the largest concentration o amous sites in the country. Visit the VillageMuseum, the second-largest open-air museum in the world. Drive next to the traditional Saxon village oSibiel. Enjoy a carriage ride to your welcoming guest house accommodation, and delight yoursel with delicioustraditional home cooked Saxon dishes.

    Day 15, Friday, Sibiu Cozia Tirgoviste Bucharest

    In the morning drive to argoviste, ormer capital o Walachia County, to visit the ruins o Vlad epes Old Court.Vlad spent here 7 years as ruler o Walachia. ranser next to the capital city o Bucharest, christened the little Paris.Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    Day 16, Saturday, Bucharest Snagov Bucharest

    Visit Snagov Monastery, where Vlad epes was buried aterhis assassination. Te architectural style o the monasteryollows that o the monasteries on the Holy Mount oAthos in Greece. Return to Bucharest to visit Vlads OldPrincely Court and to enjoy a panoramic tour o the city.Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    Day 17, Sunday, Bucharest

    Te end o your Eastern Europe adventure. ranser toBucharest Airport or the return ight.

    Included services: Theservices of professionaltrained, localEnglish speakingguides/drivers.AccommodationCzechRepublic 4nights in3* hotels, breakfasts included

    Hungary3 nightsin3* hotels, breakfastsincludedRomania 3 nights in4* hotels, 5nights in3* hotels, 1night inguest houses, breakfastsincludedTransportationAlllandtransfersby standardEuropeancar airconditioned.Entryfees tothefollowingtouristattractions:CzechRepublic - TeresinConcentration Camp, Sedlek Ossuary,Churchof Saint Barbara, KutnaHora local museumHungary - Houseof Terror, FishermanBastion, MtysChurch,VisegradCastleRomania- Turzii Gorges, DraculasCastlein BorgoPass, Clock Tower,Medieval WeaponCollectionand TortureRoom, BranCastle, HorrorCastle, RasnovCitadel, VillageMuseum inSibiu, Princely Court in Tirgoviste, SnagovMonastery, Old PrincelyCourt inBucharest.

    Dracula Hotel from Borgo Pass

    raditional Village of Sibiel

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    17 Day Private Tour in Eastern Europe, from Prague to Bucharest Tour code: Ch5.4Ro.Si

    Discover the city o gold; enjoy the pearl o the Danube, learn about the bloody Countess Elizabeth Bathory, exploreBratislava, visit Count Draculas legendary realms - discover the dark legends o the East.

    Czech Republic Day 1, Friday, Prague

    Welcome to Prague! Located on River Vltava, Prague is the largest city o the Czech Republic, with an impressi vehistoric city centre included in the list o the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Prague has its share o darklegends. Te Golem o Prague, a statue o clay, was brought to lie by Rabbi Judah Loew to protect the Jewishcommunity rom harm. Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    Day 2, Saturday, Prague

    Enjoy a city tour including major highlights: Prague Castle, the largest ancient Castle in the world dating backto the 9th century, concentrating the history o the city, also enjoy an Absinth tasting! Witness the process,learn about the herbs and spices and dare to taste the mysterious potion. Te Absinth produced in Prague isrecognized as one o the best, based on ancient recipes. Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    Day 3, Sunday, Prague - Terezn - Prague

    Visit erezin, a ormer ortress dating back to the 18th century turned into a prison camp during the SecondWorld War. erezin Memorial is the only institution o its kind in the Czech Republic commemorating thevictims o the Nazi political and racial persecution. In the eve ning return to your accommodation in Prague.

    Day 4, Monday, Prague Kutn Hora Sedlec Kutna Hora

    Drive to Kutn Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered the jewel o the country. Te town developedas a result o the exploitation o the si lver mines and became a royal city. One o the most bizarre, yet very popular

    attraction is the Sedlec Ossuary, a small Christian chapel decorated with human bones. Your accommodation is inKutna Hora in a 3* hotel.

    Slovakia Day 5, Tuesday, Prague (Czech Republic) Cachtice (SK)

    Budapest (HU)

    ranser to Slovakia, to the village o Cachtice to visit theruins o the castle o the bloody countess Elizabeth Bathory who lived here at the turn o the 16th century. She

    allegedly killed 600 young girls to bathe in their bloodto stay orever young. Drive next to Bratislava thecapital city o Slovakia and enjoy a city tour. ranseror accommodation in Budapest, the city o spas andhot, spicy goulash.

    Hungary Day 6, Wednesday, Budapest

    Visit the House o error, an impressive memorialmuseum o the victims o totalitarian terror, containingexhibits related to the ascist and communist regimes.

    Visit the exquisite Matyas Church and the FishermensBastion, built in 1895 in neo-Romanesque style. Have awalk in the beautiul Castle District and enter the amousLabyrinth o Buda Castle. Your accommodation is in a3* Hotel.

    Day 7, Thursday, Budapest Visegrad Budapest

    ravel to Visegrad, the medieval Hungarian castle,standing on a hill top overlooking the Danube, whichserved, or 12 years, as a prison or Vlad the Impaler, alsoknown as Dracula. Head back to Budapest and enjoysome time on your own: shop, take advantage o thegenerous spa oer or simply stroll around the streets andenjoy the remarkable examples o medieval architecture. Your accommodationis in a 3* Hotel.

    Kutna Hora, Te Italian Court

    Sedlec Ossuary the chapel decorated with human bones

    Prague Surnamed the golden city, and the city of the1000 towers

    Sedlec Ossuary A small Christian chapel decorated with humanbones.

    Cachtice Castle The ruins of the castle of the bloody countessElizabeth Bathory

    Budapest Known as the capital of spas and the Pearl of theDanube

    Visegrad The medieval Hungarian Citadel which served as aprison for Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula.

    Draculas Castle in Transylvania Bram Stokers imaginary castle in Borgo Passwhere he placed the Bloody Count Dracula

    Sighisoara Medieval Citadel The best preserved inhabited medieval citadel inEurope, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Vladthe Impalers birth place.

    Bran Castle Also known as Dracula castle, a legendary Transyl-vanian fortress dating back to 1377.

    The ortifed city o Sibiu Containing the largest concentrations of famoussites in Romania.

    Snagov Monastery Where Vlad the Impaler was buried after his as-sassination

    Bucharest The capital city of Romania, christenedthe little Paris

    HIGHLIGHTS

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    DAY 4, Monday, Sighisoara - Bistrita

    Stroll around the streets o the old citadel; visit the Clock ower, concentrating Sighisoaras history, the Church on the Hill, the Covered Stairs. You can even enjoy lunch in thevery house where Vlad the Impaler was born, turned today into a cosy restaurant. Drive next to Bistrita Citadel and visit Dogarilor (Coopers) ower. Standing 35 meters tall anddating back to 1895 the tower hosts an interesting puppet exhibition made entirely rom recycled materials, the work o Misiuga, Baron o Dracula, and initiator o the DraculasCastle in Borgo Pass project. In Bistrita you can also visit Golden Crown Restaurant and enjoy the very meal Jonathan Harker, the main character o the Dracula Novel, ate whenin Bistrita Citadel. Next stop is Draculas Castle in Borgo Pass, a 3* hotel built in accordance to Bram Stokers imagination. Ater visiting Draculas con youll enjoy a candle litdinner at the castle ollowed by a fre camp near by, with all the right stories or a night to remember.

    DAY 5, Tuesday, Bistrita Citadel - Turda

    Morning transer to the city o Cluj Napoca, an important ransylvanian cultural and economic centre, the ormer Hungarian provincial capital. Its hard to believe, but here in theheart o ransylvania you can fnd the best urkish kebab, that we strongly recommend or your lunch, in spite o the irony a urkish specialty in Vlad Draculs country, given theact that he was the worst enemy the urks could have had. How about a genuine Dracula tattoo? Should you wish to permanently remember your trip to ransylvania, here is yourchance. From Cluj drive to urda, a small town with an intimate medieval atmosphere, home to one o the oldest Salt Mine in Romania. Delight yoursel with a Vampire Dinner.Still, an evening to ear, youll attend Te Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead. Masquerade Party aterwards to celebrate the victory or recover rom deeat.

    DAY 6, Wednesday, Turda - Sibiu

    Prepare to descend to the heart o one o the biggest salt caverns in Romania, the Salt Mines o urda, with impressive halls named ater kings and queens. Drive next to Mediasand make the acquaintance o a unique artist, the only one who uses spider webs or his paintings. Evening in Sibiu, the European Capital o Culture in 2007. Te ortifed towno Sibiu is one o Romanias most beautiul cities, containing the largest concentrations o tourist attractions in Romania. Your accommodation is in a 4* hotel, enjoy a traditional

    Saxon dinner in one o the best restaurants in Sibiu. Attend a Witch rial ater dinner. Youll meet Gladius Dei, the amous medieval Knights o Sibiu. Teyll introduce you tomedieval rituals and, should you be well prepared, turn you into a knight.

    DAY 7, Thursday, Sibiu - Bucharest

    Enjoy a morning visit o Poienari, Vlads old and aithul ortress. Te ortress located close to Fagaras Mountains, on a canyon ormed byArges River is perched high on a cli, in act a steep precipice. o visit the impressive ortress and admire the unique and breathless viewrom the top youll need to climb over 1000 stairs. Late aternoon arrival in Bucharest, past 5:00 pm. (Should you wish to, we cancomplete your staying with an add-on programme).

    ransylvanian Landscape ransylvanian Lucky Charm

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    HIGHLIGHTSIntended or those who wish to discover the best parts o ransylvanias legendary realms in a shorter period time, this 3day break includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the medieval Saxon Citadel o Sighisoara, unique eventswhich caught the attention o media world wide like the live re enactment o the Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead,and a privileged meeting with one o Romanias unique artists, the only one who uses spider web or his paintings. Teentertaining programme is complemented by a relaxing 4* accommodation, and the mouth-watering vampire dinner!We bet our 9 lives youll love it.

    Day 1, Monday, Cluj Alba Sibiu Brasov

    Welcome to the ransylvania! Our English speaking guide collects you rom Cluj Napoca Airport. Drive to Sibiu.Te ortifed city o Sibiu has been the centre o Romanias German minority since medieval times and it is one oRomanias most beautiul cities. Te city contains the largest concentrations o amous sites in Romania. Your next stopis the Medieval Saxon City o Brasov, one o the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, home to the impressive BlackChurch, the largest gothic edifce in South Eastern Europe. Accommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    Day 2, Tuesday, Brasov Bran S ighisoara Turda

    Explore ransylvanias symbol, Bran Castle. It owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth BramStoker created around Dracula. Drive next to Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded bySaxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one o Europes most beautiul inhabited ortifed citadels.Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was born.Late in the aternoon youll reach the town o Medias with its beautiul medieval centre where youll make theacquaintance o a unique artist, the only one who uses spider web or his paintings. Youll spend the evening in thetown o urda. Delight yoursel with a vampire dinner, to see why its worth killing or a meal! Youll attend the Ritualo Killing o the Living Dead. Perormed according to the old rituals o burying in ransylvania, the event is meant to

    reveal the act that ransylvania, and in act entire Romania, had no knowledge o vampires until Bram Stocker createdhis amous novel Dracula.

    Day 3, Wednesday, Turda Cluj

    In the morning youll descend to the heart o one o the biggest salt mines in the country urda Salt Mines.Drive to Cluj Napoca. A city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere, Cluj will surely impress you with itsbeautiul old buildings; Saint Michaels Cathedral is a must-see. ranser to Cluj Airport or the return ight.

    Testimonials

    It is very obvious that ransylvania Live goes toextraordinary lengths to make sure its clients aresatisfed. We are very thankul to our guide orbeing not only a well-inormed guide but also orbeing courteous, dependable, riendly, and alwaysdoing his best make sure that the trip was a pleasantexperience or us, which it was.

    Steve and Karen, Beverly Hills, US

    Vampires in ransylvania Short Break3 Day Guaranteed Departure from Cluj Napoca Tour code: TR4.3RoSh

    Included services:

    The services of a professional trained English speaking guideexperienced in escorting Dracula theme toursAccommodations: 1 night in a 4* hotel and 1 nightin a 3* hotelMeals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (out of which a Saxon Dinnerand a Vampire Dinner)Transportation: entire land transfers by standard European car,microbus or coach, depending upon the number of travellers.Entry fees to the following tourist attractions: Bran Castle,Clock Tower & Medieval Weapon Collection & Torture Room inSighisoara Citadel, Turda Salt Mines, Spider Web ArtistSpecial Events:The Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead .

    Sighioara, Te Clock ower

    Cluj Napoca, Te Cathedral

    The Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead Help a haunted spirit to gain his peace - attend theritual of killing a Living Dead meant to introduceyou to the genuine Transylvanian folklore.

    Bran Castle

    Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendaryTransylvanian fortress dating back to 1377.

    The Medieval Saxon Citadel o Sighisoara

    Draculas birth place, the best preserved medievalcitadel in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Vampire Treats

    Enjoy a Vampire dinner to find out why its worthkilling for a meal!

    Turda Salt Mine

    Descend to the heart of one of the biggest salt minesin Transylvania, youll then know you still have a soulto worry about

    Spider Web Artist

    The only artist in the world who uses spider web forhis paintings

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    Day 4, Monday, Sighisoara - Trgu-Mure Reghin Bistrita

    An important UNESCO World Heritage Site on your itinerary today, the traditional Saxon village o Biertan,home to the best known o all the Saxon ortifed churches. Drive next to argu Mures to get acquainted withransylvanias Szeckler inuences. You can treat yoursel with Hungarian recipes in Laci Czarda Restaurant.Evening in Bistrita Citadel, visit Dogarilor ower hosting an interesting p uppet exhibition made entirely romrecycled materials. Dinner in the Golden Crown Restaurant, youll delight yoursel with the same dishes, themain character o the Dracula novel, had when in Bistrita!

    Day 5, Tuesday, Bistrita Gura Humorului

    Youll visit today Draculas Castle in Borgo Pass, where Bram Stocker placed the castle o t he amous Count Dracula. ravel next to Moldovita Monastery or a littleprayer, i you wish. Te Church o the Annunciation o the monastery has a UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Te most spectacular resco o that is considered

    to be Te Fall o Constantinople. Enjoy a monastic lunch prepared by the nuns. Sucevita Monastery is your next stop. Your accommodation is in a 4* hotel in GuraHumorului. For dinner we recommend Casa cu Pridvor Restaurant or the delicious traditional Bucovinean dishes you can enjoy here.

    Day 6, Wednesday, Gura Humorului Voronet Sacel Birsa na Sighetu Marmatiei

    Visit the most beautiul monastery o Bucovina, Voronet, the most accomplished example o Moldavian architecture and painting, known as the Sistine Chapel o theEast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Te ame o Vorone is due especially to its exterior painting realized on an inimitable blue background, and known throughoutthe world as the blue o Vorone. In Sacel youll visit the workshop o a skilled woodcratsman and witness how wood takes shape in his hands. Continue with BarsanaMonastery built on the right bank o Iza River. Lunch at the country-inn run by the nuns.

    Day 7, Thursday, Sighetu Marmatiei Sapanta Baia Mare

    Get acquainted with another ace o Romanias history; visit the Memorial an old communist prison turned into an impressive museum. Te Merry Cemetery inthe beautiul region o Sapanta is the next highlight o your day. Te Cemetery owns its name to the vivid colours o the headboards on which are naively painted scenesnarrating the biography o the deceased. Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel in Baia Mare and enjoy dinner in the restaurant o the hotel.

    Day 8, Friday, Baia Mare Cluj Turda

    Say good-bye to Maramures region and transer to the city o Cluj Napoca, an important ransylvanian cultural and economic centre, the ormer Hungarian provincialcapital. Te Main Square, Piata Unirii, home to beautiul Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical buildings isdominated by the 15th century Saint Michaels Church. Stay overnight in the town o urda, your accommodation is in a4* hotel, oten reerred to as a medieval antasy with beds. Enjoy a Vampire Dinner.

    Day 9, Saturday, Turda Sibiu

    Prepare to descend to the heart o one o the biggest salt mines in Romania, the Salt Mines o urda, with impressivehalls named ater kings and queens. Drive next to the traditional Saxon village o Sibiel, enjoy a home cooked lunch andvisit the Icon Museum, displaying the largest collection o painted glass icons in Europe. Spend the evening in Sibiu, theEuropean Capital o Culture (in 2007). Te ortifed city o Sibiu contains the largest concentration o amous sites inthe country. Visit the Village Museum, the second-largest open-air museum in Europe, exhibiting peasant settlementsrom all over Romania. Your accommodation is in a 4*hotel. You can complete your staying in Sibiu with a

    wine tasting session.

    Day 10, Sunday, Sibiu Bucharest

    In the morning visit the Brukenthal Museum,ransylvanias fnest art museum. ranser to Bucharest

    Airport or the return ight.

    Sucevita Monastery Nun at Sucevita Monastery

    Testimonials

    I am just writing to thank you or putting together awonderul trip to ransylvania. It was a real delight. Terewas so much to enjoy it is dif cult to pick out a highlight.We were very ortunate that in both Sighisoara and Sibiu wearrived in the middle o estivals, which meant that not onlydid we enjoy the beauty o these two places; we were alsoable to savour the real atmosphere that they can provide. Ihave to give you special praise or the organisation o the trip.Not only have I been singing the praises o Romania to myriends since my return, but also those o Transylvania Live!

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    A 10 day, hal board tour, ideal or rst time visitors who desire to gain a rst-time impression o largergeographic areas, ofering a well rounded Romanian experience.

    DAY 1, Friday, BucharestWelcome to the Romania! Youll connect with our English speaking guide at the airport. Enjoy a city t our;discover why the capital city o Bucharest was christened the little Paris. Major highlights include: Romanian

    Athenaeum, the Parliament Palace the second largest building in the world ater t he Pentagon; StavropoleosChurch, an architectural jewel, a combination o Romanian and Byzantine architecture. o have a completepicture on the Romanian capital youll enjoy a delicious traditional welcome dinner with olk show. Youraccommodation is in a 3* hotel, central location.

    DAY 2, Saturday, Bucharest Sinaia Rasnov Bran Brasov

    ranser to Sinaia, and visit the royal Peles Castle, one o the best preserved and beautiul royal residencesin Europe. Continue with ransylvanias symbol, Bran Castle. Bran owes its ame both to its unique charmand to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. Queen Maria, the niece o Queen Victoria o GreatBritain, turned the castle into a beautiul summer residence. Rasnov, the best preserved rural ortifcationin ransylvania and one o the largest one in Eastern Europe frst documented in the 13th century is yournext destination. Your journey ends in medieval Saxon city o Brasov. Your accommodation is in a 3* hotellocated in the historic centre. o better capture the Saxon atmosphere, youll enjoy a traditional Saxondinner.

    Day 3, Sunday, Brasov Sighisoara

    Explore Brasov, a city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere which has p layed a vital role in Romaniashistory both old and new. Next stop is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel.Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one o Europes most beautiulinhabited ortifed cities. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, wasborn. Your accommodation is in a 3* medieval hotel, located in the heart o the citadel.Dinner in Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, the very place where Vlad Dracul was born.

    Included services:Accommodation3 nights in 4* hotels, 5 nights in 3* hotels, 1night in guesthouses

    TransportationAll land transfers by standard European car/ minibus / coach, depending upon thenumber of the travellers.Meals9 breakfasts, 6 dinners (out of which 2 spe-cial dinners - in Golden Crown Restaurantand a Vampire Dinner) and 3 lunches: 2monastic lunches in Moldovita and BarsanaMonastery, a traditional home-cookedSaxon lunch in Sibiel.Entry fees toPeles Castle, Bran Castle, Rasnov Citadel,Clock Tower in Sighisoara, DraculasCastle and Coffi n in Borgo Pass, MoldovitaMonastery, Sucevita Monastery, VoronetMonastery, Woodcraftsman workshop inSacel, Barsana Monastery, The Memo-rial Museum in Sighetu Marmatiei, MerryCemetery, Turda Salt Mines, Icon Museumin Sibiel, Village Museum and BrukenthalMuseum in Sibiu.

    raditional village from Maramure

    raditional Maramuresan Folk Costume

    10 Day Guaranteed Departure from Bucharest Tour code: Ro5.2RoSi

    Bran Castle Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendary Transyl-vanian fortress dating back to 1377.

    Peles Castle One of the most beautiful royal residences in Europe

    Rasnov Citadel One of the largest rural fortifications in SouthEastern Europe

    Brasov A city of outstanding medieval atmosphere, one ofthe best preserved medieval cities in Europe

    Bucovinas Monasteries

    UNESCO World Heritage sites, Voronet, Moldovita,Sucevita.

    Sighisoara Medieval Citadel One of Europes most beautiful inhabited fortifiedcitadels, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Merry Cemetery Discover in the picturesque and traditional region ofMaramures how a cemetery can be merry.

    The ortifed city o SibiuContaining the largest concentrations of famous

    sites in Romania.

    Draculas Castle, Borgo Pass Built in accordance to Bram Stokers imagination onthe border between Transylvania and Moldavia

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    A 4 day private Dracula tour concentrating on the most important places related to Vlad Dracul and his legend:Snagov Monastery, Bran Castle, the Medieval Saxon Citadel o Sighisoara and the outstanding city o Brasov.

    Day 1, Thursday, Bucharest

    Welcome to the Romania! Our English speaking guide collects you rom Bucharest Airport. You will then driveto Snagov to visit Snagov Monastery where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried ater his assassination. Temonastic establishment is located on a small island o Snagov Lake. Te architectural style o the monastery ollowsthat o the monasteries on the Holy Mount o Athos in Greece.

    Day 2, Friday, Bucharest Sinaia Bran - Rasnov - Poiana Brasov

    Morning transer to Sinaia, the pearl o mountain resorts in Romania. Te main point o attraction is Pele Castle, oneo the best preserved and beautiul royal residences in Europe. Continue your journey with Bran Castle, ransylvaniaslegendary symbol. Bran owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula.Close to the castle there is a shrine that is set in the wall o a mountain which once sheltered the heart o Queen Maria,the niece o Queen Victoria o Great Britain. Cheese tasting is strongly recommended in Bran as the village is renownedor the delicious home made traditional cheese assortments produced there. Visit next Rasnov Citadel. Standing on

    top o a hill that is overlooking an incredible ransylvanian landscape, Rasnov is the best preserved rural ortifcationin ransylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe, frst documented in 13 century. Your accommodation is in amedieval 4* hotel in Poiana Brasov.

    Day 3, Saturday, Poiana Brasov Brasov Sighisoara

    Explore in the morning the medieval Saxon city o Brasov, one o the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Visitthe Black Church, the largest Gothic edifce in Southern Europe dating back to 14th century. Initially called St. VirginMary the church was renamed ater the great fre in 1689 that blackened its walls. ranser next to the medieval Citadelo Sighisoara. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one o Europes most beautiulinhabited ortifed citadels with UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the main attractions: the Clock ower, theorture Room and the Medieval Weapon Collection. Your accommodation is in a 3 * hotel located in the very hearto the medieval citadel. For dinner we recommend Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, the very place where Vlad Draculwas born, turned into a cosy restaurant.

    Day 4, Sunday, Sighisoara Bucharest

    Morning transer to Bucharest Airport or the return ight.

    Bran Castle Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendary Transyl-vanian fortress dating back to 1377

    Sighisoara Medieval Citadel The best preserved inhabited medieval citadel inEurope, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Vlad theImpalers birth place

    Rasnov Citadel The best preserved rural fortification in Transylvaniaand the largest one in Eastern Europe

    Snagov Monastery Where, according to the legend, Vlad was buriedafter his assassination

    The Medieval City o Brasov A city of outstanding medieval atmosphere whichhas played a vital role in Romanias history, both oldand new.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Included services:Theservicesof aprofessionaltrainedEnglishspeakingguide/driver, experienced inescorting DraculaToursAccommodation2nightsin3* hotelsand 1night in a4* hotel, breakfastsincludedTransportationAlllandtransfersby standardEuropeancar,boat transferacrossSnagovLake.Entryfees tothefollowingtouristattractionsSnagovMonastery, PelesCastle, BranCastle, RasnovCitadel, BlackChurch, Clock Tower Medieval WeaponCollection TortureRoom, admittancefee for SighisoaraCitadel.

    Testimonials

    Romania, Bucharest and ransylvania werebeautiul and exciting places to visit, rich in historicand scenic beauty. Your guide George was superb!He was most enjoyable and made the trip special.He is a true jewel o Romania. Any serious visitorto Romania defnitely does need a tourist servicesimilar to your own.

    Anthony W. - Philadelphia , PA.

    Bran Castle Pele Castle

    Sfatului Square Braov

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    Bran Castle Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendaryTransylvanian fortress dating back to 1377

    Sighisoara Medieval Citadel The best preserved inhabited medieval citadel inEurope, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Vlad theImpalers birth place

    The Medieval Saxon City o Brasov One of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe

    The Black Church The largest Gothic edifice in Southern Europe

    Rasnov Citadel The best preserved rural fortification in Transylvania

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Included services:Theservicesof aprofessionaltrainedEnglishspeakingguide/driver, experienced inescorting Dracula themetours.Accommodation2nights in3* hotels, doubleroom, breakfast included.TransportationEntirelandtransfersbystandardEuropeancar,fuel,parkingfees,Entryfees for thefollowing touristattractions :BranCastle,Clock Tower inSighisoara.Admittancefee for SighisoaraCitadel.

    Tis private escorted 3 day break is intended or those who would like a weekend getaway. In a weekend you can discoverthe very essence o ransylvania: the legendary Bran Castle, Sighisoara Citadel, Draculas birth place and the outstandingmedieval city o Brasov.

    Day 1, Friday, Bucharest-Sighisoara

    Our English speaking guide collects you rom Bucharest Airport. ranser to the medieval Saxon Citadel oSighisoara. Founded by the Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one o Europes most beautiulinhabited ortifed cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sighisoara is also the place where Vlad the Impaler,known as Dracula, was born. Te building still stands and it was turn into a cosy restaurant where one can taste thedelicious Counts dishes.Your accommodation is in a medieval 3 * hotel located in the very heart o the citadel.

    Day 2, Saturday, Sighisoara Bran Rasnov Brasov

    Visit today Sighisoaras main attractions: Te Clock ower, standing 60 meters tall on top o the citadels hill, it hostsa museum and oers a great view over the citadel. Continue your journey with Bran Castle, ransylvanias legendarysymbol. Bran owes its ame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. QueenMaria, the niece o Queen Victoria o Great Britain, turned the castle into a beautiul summer residence. Close to thecastle there is a shrine that is set in the wall o a mountain which once sheltered her heart.Lunch can be enjoyed in Bran village. Cheese tasting is strongly recommended as the village is renowned orthe delicious home made traditional cheese assortments produced there. Te ones smoked in pine tree bark areparticularly delicious.ravel next to Rasnov Citadel. Standing on top o a hill that is overlooking an incredible ransylvanian landscape,Rasnov is the best preserved rural ortifcation in ransylvania and the largest one in Eastern Europe. For

    accommodation, transer to the medieval Saxon city o Brasov, one o the best preserved medieval cities in Europe.Te most amous landmark is the Black Church, the largest Gothic edifce in Southern Europe dating back to 14thcentury. Your accommodation is in a 3* hotel. For dinner we recommend the delicious Saxon cuisine at SaxonsBarrel Restaurant.

    Day 3, Sunday, Brasov Bucharest

    Early in the morning depart or Bucharest Airport, or thereturn ight.

    Testimonials

    I would like to thank you or providing us a veryspecial weekend. Sorin was really kind and told usmany histories about the places and country thatmade the trip even special. I would like to tell thathe was the perect guide. For sure we have now somany beautiul pictures to show our riends andamily in Brazil.

    Ana Jorjao, Sao Paolo, Brazil

    Dracula Weekend in ransylvaniaPrivate Departure from Bucharest Tour Code: TR4.3RoBu

    Pele Castle

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    A 2 day sel guided break departing rom the Romanian airport o your choice. You can decide or yoursel the level o classifcation or accommodation in the citadel, rom hostelstyle dormitories to an exquisite, intimate 5* medieval hotel.

    Te Halloween Party is without a doubt one o the most remarkable events anyone could experience in ransylvania. Tere is ransylvanian cuisine, olk singing and manyexciting surprises to prove that every legend has truth in it! Te frst event youll enjoy is perormed by the ransylvanian Knights. Te Witch rial will reveal the medievalrituals o judgment or a witch, testing the courage o the guests. Should anyone dare to handle the sword and fght along with the knights to save the damned woman, will beanointed as a knight. Tere can be no Halloween Party without Dracula! His majesty will join you and even make a ew conessions about his wedding. Draculas Weddingis a non verbal perormance set on stage by a proessional band o actors. Since were all very amiliar with dramas, well then ocus on having a abulous time, and what a betterway to do this than dancing! You will be introduced to the melodious and cheerul traditional Romanian olk songs! You will attend Te Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead todiscover who was dwelling the magic realm o ransylvania prior to Bram Stokers vampires.Close to midnight we will all step out to watch the moon and count down the minutes to 12 oclock, a time o powerul magic when all bad wishes come true! (Lets just say thatyour neighborscat wont bother you anymore). A glass o champagne and the traditional Rest in Peace song will delight us aterwards. Te Count has a git prepared or the BestHowl at the Moon (ater a glass o strong red wine boiled with cinnamon you wont lack courage or strength!)Te culinary event o the evening is the Halloween cake, shaped as a co n and delicious as resh blood. Tis might just be the frst co n you have tried and you will like it!Te DJ will then take over the party! Te last person standing will receive a bottle o wine courtesy o the house and Romanian tips on how to handle the hang over.

    Say, I do in the most romantic wedding location, a medieval citadel, unique in Europe.I you enjoy hal timbered houses, cobbled streets, medieval architecture and legends o the past, then Sighisoara isthe best location or your wedding! We are able to oer you the most suitable package, and guarantee perection.Our policy is to ensure that each and e very weddingis treated individually. We will be glad to discuss anyand all o your wishes. We can assist you with both Civil and Religiousceremonies, organize the wedding party and planyour honeymoon!You can even get married on the Halloween day andattend our abulous Halloween Party instead o aormal wedding gathering!

    Included services:Transportationreturntransfer fromBucharest, Sibiuor Cluj NapocaAirports1night of accommodationin SighisoaraMeals1breakfast, 1festiveHalloweenDinnerandParty

    Testimonials

    Te Halloween Party was a blast, I never had such agood time at a party beore. We all had a great time,

    we enjoyed so much the events, the ood was deli-cious and the wine plenty! I love Romanian music!Tanks or the coolest party in my lie.

    Richard K. Chicago, US

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    Tank you or a truly memorable wedding. Sighisoaraexceeded our expectations, it was the location we dreamto and even more. Im so happy we dared to do some-thing dierent or our wedding, the religious ceremonywas so touching, the party a success and the sights wevisited incredible. A big heart elt thank you rom Donnaand Matt.

    Donna and Matt, Bath, UK

    Halloween Partyin ransylvania

    Wedding in ransylvaniaCode: R4.1WED

    2 Day Guaranteed Departure Short BreakTour code: TR4.4RoHa

    Vlad and his guests at the Halloween Party

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    Halloween Party in Sighisoara CitadelA delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner

    washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanianwine and accompanied by a special programmeincluding the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead,the Witch Trial, Draculas Wedding and many darksurprises.

    The Medieval Saxon Citadel o Sighisoara Draculas birth place, the best preserved medievalcitadel in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Bran Castle Also known as Draculas Castle, a legendary Transyl-vanian fortress dating back to 1377.

    The Medieval Saxon city o Sibiu Concentrating the largest number of famous sightsin Romania

    Spider Web Artist The only artist in the world who uses spider web forhis paintings

    The Medieval Saxon city o Brasov One of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Included services:Theservicesof aprofessionaltrainedEnglishspeakingguideexperienced inescorting Draculatheme tours.Accommodation: 1night ina 4* hotel and 1night ina3* hotelMeals: 2breakfastsand2 dinners(onetraditionalSaxondinnerandoneFestiveHalloweendinnerincludinga 3coursemealplusdessert and thealcoholicdrinksinaccordancewiththe menu)Transportation: entirelandtransfersbasedon standardEuropeancar, microbus, coach, depending uponthenumber of travellers.

    Entryfees tothefollowingtouristattractions: BranCastle,Horror House, Clock Tower inSighisoaraSpecialEvents: HalloweenParty Programme.

    Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel - Draculas birth place! A 3 day short break including a UNESCO World HeritageSite, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Vlad the Impalers birthplace, ransylvanias iconic image, Bran Castle and the MedievalSaxon city o Sibiu, concentrating the largest number o amous sights in Romania.Te Halloween Party includes a delicious traditional Romanian estive dinner washed down with ery spirits, excellentRomanian wine and accompanied by a special programme including the Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead, the Witch

    rial, Draculas Wedding and many dark surprises.

    Day 1, October 30, Cluj Napoca Sibiu

    Welcome to the ransylvania! Our English speaking guide collects you rom Cluj Napoca Airport. Drive to theortifed city o Sibiu, one o Romanias most beautiul cities, containing the largest concentrations o amous sitesin Romania. Enjoy a city tour including the Evangelic Church, one o the fnest examples o Gothic architecturein Romania. Vlad the Impalers son, Prince Mihnea the Evil was stabbed on the stairs o the church in 1510.Accommodation is in a 4 * hotel. Youll enjoy a traditional Saxon dinner in one o Sibius fnest restaurants.

    Day 2, October 31, Sibiu Bran Brasov Sighisoara

    Explore ransylvanias symbol, Bran Castle. Te edifce dates back to 1377. Queen Maria o Romania, the niece oQueen Victoria o Great Britain turned the castle into a beautiul summer residence. Close to the castle, there is ashrine that is set in the wall o a mountain which once sheltered her heart. Lunch can be enjoyed in Bran village.Cheese tasting is strongly recommended as the village is renowned or the delicious home made traditional cheeseassortments produced here. Your next stop is the Medieval Saxon City o Brasov, home to the impressive Black Church,the largest gothic edifce in South Eastern Europe. Continue your journey with Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site, the place where Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, was born. Get ready then or the Halloween

    Party: a delicious traditional Romanian estive dinner washed down with fery spirits, excellent Romanian wine andaccompanied by a special programme including the Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead, the Witch rial, DraculasWedding and many dark surprises.

    Day 3, November 1, Sighisoara Cluj

    Visit Sighisoaras main tourist attractions: Te Clock ower, standing 60 meters tall on top o the citadels hill, it hosts amuseum and oers a great view over the citadel. Drive next to the town o Medias where youll make the acquaintanceo a unique artist who uses spider web or his paintings. ranser next to Cluj Napoca or the return ight.

    Testimonials

    We had great time in Romania. Te Halloweenparty was a great night. We just would have likedmore time over there.Te tours were good too. Ilinca our tour guide

    was very helpul and overall we were happy witheverything provided.

    We will have to come back again or some o thatfre water.........Tanks again or everything.

    Damien F., Doublin, Ireland

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    Bucharest was not ater all only business! Tankyou or putting together such an interestingpackage. Our team ully enjoyed the day trip and

    were considering returning to Romania to spendsome more time visiting ransylvania.

    Jacob B. London, UK

    Bucharest - Snagov

    Prepare to discover Bucharests darkest secrets! You will be collected by our English speaking guide rom your accommodation in Bucharest. ranser toSnagov to visit Snagov Monastery where, according to the legend, Vlad was buried ater his assassination. Temonastic establishment is located on a small island o Snagov Lake so youll also enjoy a boat trip across thelake. Te architectural style o the monastery ollows that o the Holy Mount o Athos in Greece.

    Snagov - The Old Princely Court - Dracula themed Restaurant

    Visit Te Old Princely Court, buil t in the 15th century by Vlad epes, the Romanian ruler also known as Dracula.According to the local olklore, Vlad kept his prisoners in the dungeons o this court, dungeons which extendedunder the city. Still standing today are only a ew walls and arches, tombstones and a beautiul CorinthianColumn. Te Old Court Museum dates back to 197 2 when archaeologists discovered the ruins o the court alongwith the oldest document attesting to the citys origin under the name Bucharest issued and signed by Vlad epes.

    Enjoy a special Dracula Dinner in a themed restaurant, decorated in rustic ransylvanian style:

    hand-carved wooden chairs, service plates rom theceramic centre o Corund and walls adorned with potteryand estival masks. Endowed with three dierent diningsalons, Te Medieval Room, ransylvania and HuntingRoom, the restaurant has even its own Library, Cellar,Chapel and an Alchemist Bar. Tere is a Dracula show,ree o charge on Tursdays and Fridays starting with 9pm.

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    Draculas Old Court Built in the 15th century by Vlad Tepes

    Draculas Tomb Visit Snagov Monastery located on a small island onSnagov Lake where, according to the legend, VladTepes was buried after his assassination

    Dracula Treats Indulge yourself with a Dracula dinner to find outwhy its worth killing for a meal!

    Dracula Restaurant A medieval & vampire fantasy in Bucharest

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Included services:Theservicesof aprofessionaltrainedEnglishspeakingguide/driver, experienced inescorting DraculaToursTransportationEntirelandtransferbystandardEuropeancar airconditioned,transferbyboat toSnagovMonasteryMealsA special DraculaDinner inBucharestEntryfeestoSnagovMonastery

    Bucharest, Te Athenaeum Snagov Monastery,Vlad the Implaers omb

    BucharestDracula Day rip

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    Tour code: Hu4.3RoHa

    Departing rom Budapest, Halloween in Transylvania ofers a 10 day trip back in time, ollowing Jonathan

    Harkers ootsteps but revealing the genuine historical acts and places related to Vlad the Impaler.

    DAY 1, October 27, Budapest - Tokaj - Satu Mare

    Welcome to Budapest! Our English speaking guide collects you rom Budapest Airport. Stop or a glasso wine in okaj, Hungary. It was the okaj wine that Dracula served to his guests! Stop in Satu Mare oraccommodation in a 3* hotel. Along with a welcome dinner, youll receive your talisman: a cross carvedby a amous popular cratsman to keep your body sae and your spirit alive, as well as a survival certifcate.

    DAY 2, October 28, Satu Mare - Sapanta - Sighetul Marmatiei Ieud

    Drive to Sapanta, home o the merriest cemetery in the world! Te Cemetery owes its name to the wood-carved memorial crosses, decorated in vivid colours depicting the deceased in a cartoon like manner. Nextstop is Sighetul Marmatiei where a distinguished ethnographer, will introduce you to the magical worldo Romanian olklore during your visit o the Village Museum. Youll spend the evening in guest housesin Ieud, where you can enjoy a Maramuresean home cooked meal. ry on the traditional Maramureseanclothing and enjoy a carriage ride by torch light up to the village church; delight yoursel with stories o thehaunted houses o the area!

    DAY 3, October 29, Ieud - Rozavlea - Sacel - Bistrita

    In Sacel youll make a truly necessary riend: a renowned woodcratsman. Hell teach you how to make theperect wooden stake! ravel next to Bistrita Citadel. You could enjoy your lunch in the Jonathan

    Harker Saloon, a reerence point or the Halloween tour, and east withthe same menu as he did beore meeting Count Dracula. Drive

    next to Bistrita Citadel and visit Dogarilor (Coopers) ower.Standing 35 meters tall and dating back to 1895 the tower

    hosts an interesting puppet exhibition made entirelyrom recycled materials, the work o Misiuga, Barono Dracula, and initiator o the Draculas Castle inBorgo Pass project. Visit Draculas Co n and enjoya candle lit dinner.

    Included services:

    Theservicesof aprofessionaltrainedEnglishspeakingguideexperienced inescorting Draculatheme tours.Accommodation5nightsin3* hotels, 3nightsin4* hotelsand 1night inguesthouses(or best availableat anequalclassification). Transportation: allland transfersby coach, minibusor car- airconditioned, depending onthe number of travellers.Meals9breakfasts, 9dinners (out of which5 specialdinners: traditionalMaramureseandinner, VampireDinner, HalloweenFestive DinnerinSighisoara, CandleLit Dinnerin DraculasCastle, MedievalDinner) and Winetasting in Tokaj HungaryEntryfeestoMerryC emetery, VillageMuseumin Sighet, Carriageride inIeud,WoodcraftsmanWorkshop, DogarilorTower, DraculasCastlein BorgoPass, TurdaSalt Mines, TheRitualof Killingof theLiving Dead, SpiderWeb Artist, Fortified ChurchinBiertan, Clock Tower inSighisoara, BranCastle,Horror Castlein Bran,Peles Castle,CorvinestiCastle.

    Halloween Party in Sighioara Citadel,Draculas Birthplace

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead

    Performed according to the old burying rituals inTransylvania, the ritual will introduce you to thegenuine local folklore.

    Wine Tasting in Tokaj It was the Tokaj wine that Dracula served to hisguests, also a favourite tipple of the Dumassmusketeers.

    The Magic World o Romanian Folklore A live presentation offered by a distinguishedRomanian ethnographer will enrich your universewith more fantastic creatures than you could everhave imagined.

    Introducing Unique Characters Meet the Vampire Wooden Stake Specialist,renowned woodcraftsman Grigore Tulean fromMaramures, a VIP of the tour. Make the acquaintanceof a unique artist who uses spider web for hispaintings

    Vampire Treats Enjoy Jonathan Harkers Menu, the same meal

    Bram Stokers hero ate when in Bistrita citadel, andindulge yourself further with a Vampire Dinner inTurda

    Draculas Castle in Borgo Pass Bram Stokers imaginary castle where he placed theBloody Count Dracula; accommodation, candle litdinner and a camp fire with all the right stories for anight to remember.

    Halloween Party in the medieval Saxon Citadel of Sighisoara Draculas birth place - festive dinner & specialprogramme.

    Bran and Corvinesti Castle Legendary castles in Transylvania with plenty ofgood stories for a Halloween tour.

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    DAY 4, October 30, Bistrita - Cluj Napoca - Turda

    Morning ride to Cluj, admire here the impressive Saint Michaels Church. How about a genuine Draculatattoo? For lunch we recommend a urkish Kebab, in spite o the irony a urkish specialty in VladDraculs country! Drive next to urda, here youll descend to the heart o one o the biggest salt mines in thecountry urda Salt Mines, with impressive halls named ater kings and queens.Delight yoursel with a Vampire Dinner.

    DAY 5, October 31, Turda - Medias - Biertan - Sighisoara

    In Medias youll meet a unique artist, the only one who uses spider web or his paintings. Stop next tothe ortifed church o Biertan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive to Sighisoara, the best preservedinhabited medieval citadel in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vlad Draculas birth place!

    For your lunch we recommend Vlad Draculs House, the very p lace where Dracula was born. Its timeor the Halloween party: a delicious traditional Romanian estive dinner washed down with fery spirits,excellent Romanian wine and accompanied by a special p rogramme including a Witch rial, Draculas

    Wedding, Te Ritual o Killing o the Living Dead and many dark surprises. I you survive, youll fndreuge in a 3* medieval hotel.

    DAY 6, November 1, Sighisoara - Poiana Brasov

    Drive to the medieval Saxon city o Brasov, one o the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Visit theBlack Church, the largest gothic edifce in Southern Europe dating back to 14th century. Initially called St.Virgin Mary the church was renamed ater the great fre in 1689 that blackened its walls. It was here, thatVlad led raids against the Saxon merchants. In this context you can only expect a medieval dinner!November the 1st is in act the Romanian Halloween. Youll visit a cemetery to witness how Romanianscommemorate their lost ones on Luminatie.

    DAY 7, November 2, Poiana Brasov Sibiu

    Continue your journey with Bran Castle, ransylvanias legendary symbol. Dating back to 1377, Branowes its ame to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. Queen Maria oRomania turned the castle into a beautiul summer residence. Close to the castle there is a shrine that is setin the wall o a mountain which once sheltered her heart. Not ar rom here is the Horror Castle, a special

    treat dedicated or the strong-hearted! For a walk on t he amous Bridge o Liars youll travel to the medievalcity o Sibiu. Enjoy a traditional dinner in one o the oldest restaurants in Sibiu.

    DAY 8, November 3, Sibiu - Deva - Hunedoara Arad

    In the morning tour Sibiu, the centre o Romanias German minority since medieval times. Te city hastwo levels: the upper town, which contains most o Sibius historic sights, and the lower town, which isa charming chaos o old houses and cobbled squares. Drive to Hunedoara to visit the greatest Gothic stylecastle in Romania, Corvinesti, built in the 14th century. It was here that Vlad was brought up. Evening in

    Arad, your accommodation is in a 3* hotel.

    DAY 9, November 4, Arad - Szeged B udapest

    ravel to Budapest. Stop en-route to Szeged also calledSun City, enjoy a city tour. For lunch we recommendHalaszcsarda Restaurant or the fne fsh specialtiesyou can try here. Your accommodation is in 3* hotel inBudapest. During your arewell dinner your survivorscertifcate will be handed over proving that ransylvaniadoes exist and its not the Utopia people imagine.

    DAY 10, November 5

    Its time to take your soul back home ... hopeully.

    Corvinetilor Castle, Hunedoara

    Testimonials

    I just wanted to let you know that we all enjoyedthe trip very much. Our guide, Sorin, was veryknowledgeable with a great sense o humor. We arevery happy that we chose ransylvania Live. It wasreally nice to meet the people rom ransylvaniaLive during the party. I will be sure to recommendyou to any riends who might ask about Romania.Tank you again or all o your help, and most oall your patience with all o my many questions!!!Multumesc!!!!

    Damon B, New York, USA

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