PRIVATE TOURS IN TRANSYLVANIA
Castles accommodation

Highlights of the private tours Transylvania
The most wonderful castles in Romania - Lazarea, Corvinestilor, Zabola, Savarsin -excellent architectoniuc creations
The most famous Castles in Romania -Bran Castle - Dracula’s castle in Transylvania, the place where Vlad Tepes, Peles Castle - the most beautiful royal residences in Europe
Bruckental Museum in Sibiu, Romania - Rubens, Tiziano, Van Dyke paintings; the finest, most exquisite selection of museums in Transylvania.
Renowned citadels - Transylvania’s most impressive citadels, including Sighisoara, the best preserved and still inhabited medieval citadel in Europe.
A unique artist's gallery - Emil Muresan's the only one who use to use spider web for his paintings
Sibiu, Romania - chosen as the European Cultural capital, former capital of Saxons in Transylvania.
Bicazului Gorges - the highest Romanian gorges and the famous Red Lake also called Killer Lake due to the pine trees that point out of the water like a forest of stakes.
Day by day itinerary
DAY 1 Budapest - Oradea
Welcome in Transylvania private tours. You’ll discover that the cultural holidays are so rewarding: exploring places rich in history, meeting genuine characters, tasting traditional food, attending traditional events, everything so you can absorb the Romanian culture.
Our guide welcomes you in Budapest and leads you in Oradea, Romania for dinner and accommodation. You'll cross the old centre of the town or the Varadinum Citadel as it was called in Latin.
DAY 2 Oradea - Bears Cave - Girda - Turda - Cluj Napoca
From Oradea your tour of Transylvania will take you to Bears Cave which got its name from the skeletons of some very old species of bear that were found here.
Visit the Open Air Museum in Chiscau in these Transylvania private tours with its old cars and domestic objects. You'll then cross the mountains through Vartop Pass and enter Motzilor Land. Here you'll have a nice traditional picnic lunch at the mouth of Poarta lui Ionele cave, something you shouldn’t miss on a Transylvania tour.
Depart for Turda to visit one of the most beautiful and original salt mines in the world - Turda's Salt Mines.
Tip: try a vampire menu for dinner in an exquisite restaurant in Turda! Accommodate in Cluj Napoca.
DAY 3 Cluj Napoca -Turzii's Gorges - Lazarea
The cultural holidays cannot miss a nice challenging walk – today hrough Turzii's Gorges, the most important Reservation in the Apuseni Mountains!
On the way to Targu Mures, admire the noble castles Luncani and Iernut. In Targu Mures you'll visit the famous Palace of Culture. Then head to Seklers land and stop in Lazarea, a typical seklers village, for dinner and accommodation in country-inns.
DAY 4 Lazarea - Red Lake - Miercurea Ciuc - Brasov
In Lazarea you'll visit the castle of the noble family Lazar and the monastery near by. You'll then head to Red Lake also called Killer Lake and in the area we can have a nice easy walk through Bicazului Gorges.
Another important medieval centre you should explore in Transylvania private tours is Brasov. On the way to your accommodation in Brasov, you'll visit Ciucului's Sekler Museum in Miercurea Ciuc and the Museum of Mineral Water in Tusnad. Have a special medieval dinner in “Citadel” a restaurant in Brasov.
DAY 5 Brasov-Sinaia-Rasnov-Bran-Brasov
Today is castles day! The first one on your list is Peles castle, the most beautiful royal palace in Europe, a genuine highlight of a cultural tour.
Then cross the mountains to visit Bran Castle also known as Dracula's Castle in Transylvania. Absorb a genuine rustic atmosphere while visiting Rasnov Peasant Citadel. Drive to Brasov for a traditional dinner with folk show and wine tasting.
DAY 6 Brasov - Fagaras - Agnita - Sighisoara - Biertan - Medias - Sibiel - Sibiu
Travel to Fagaras to visit the citadel and the Museum of Fagaras Country. Explore the most beautiful citadel in Europe, Sighisoara, the essence of all cultural holidays. Visit here the Clock Tower, the Torture room and The Medieval Weapon Collection.
Depart for Biertan to admire the fortified church. In Medias you'll make the acquaintance of the only artist who uses spider web for his paintings. Travel to Sibiu, for accommodation in Transylvania private tours.
Carriage ride from Sibiel to Mioritica country-inn for dinner. Module: attend a witch trial set on the street like in the old days!
Tip: in Sighisoara you can enjoy your lunch in a special location - Casa Vlad Dracul Restaurant, the place where Vlad Dracul, the father of the one who bares the stigma of the bloody count Dracula, was born!
DAY 7 Sibiu - Deva - Arad
Your Transylvania tour takes you today to Sibiu which will welcome you with the famous Bruckental Museum, a baroque edifice which houses the works of some famous artists, such as Rubens, Van Dyke.
Visit the largest ethnographic museum in Transylvania - the Village Museum. Drive to Hunedoara and visit Corvinestilor Castle, continue with the castle in Savarsin and end the road in Arad for accommodation and dinner.
DAY 8 Arad - Budapest
Before saying good-by to Romania you'll end your cultural tour of Southern Transylvania by visiting the historic centre of Arad and the beautiful Art Museum. Depart for Budapest. |
Testimonials
"I could not believe Romania has such fine castles! From all the castles I have seen, Bran is the closest to my heart! Peles was also a major surprise but maybe too royal for my taste. Also, many thanks for the medieval breath of air – Sighisoara. I didn’t know such places still exist. Please send my best to Mr. Muresan, his web spider painting looks beautifully in my living, he truly is a unique artist!"
Margaret Dornwich, L.A, US |
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Your guide Alin Todea :
He can really answer all your questions about Transylvania’s history and folklore. Also, if you’re keen on learning more about Cont Dracula, he is the best person to ask!
I’ll be honoured to guide a Romanian adventure for you. It will be my pleasure to demonstrate that Romania is an excellent destination: beautiful scenery, wonderful traditions, excellent food and wine and great folklore. |
Price & Departure
Special notes & info
Other private tours in Transylvania
7 days, HB from € 1159 - Bucharest guarantee departure monthly - tour code: Ro4.4RoVa

A Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, culture and historyfans, adventure seekers.
This tours Romania visit Transylvania includes the Ritual Killing of a Living Dead as featured on Travel Channel.. The tour also includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler. Snagov Monastery where, Vlad was buried after his assassination. Sighisoara - Dracula's birth place. Also included Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, built according to Bram Stocker’s imagination and the legendary Bran Castle.
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7 days, escorted Dracula tour, HB, from € 1299 - Bucharest departure - code: RO7.BHADT
A literary Dracula Tour included by Fodor's Travel Guide in Top 10 Must-Do Adventure.
The tour includes the funniest Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula's birthplace.
In this tours Romania visit Transylvania you will participate in happenings like The Ritual Killing of a Living Dead (as seen on Travel Channel) andVampiresa Hunting.
Party then sleep in Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, Halloween party in Dracula Castle - Bran Castle
Visit the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler, and Poenari Fortress. more»
Escorted tour, with guaranteed departures from Bucharest, HB from € 1204
A Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, culture and history fans, adventure seekers.
The tours Romania visit Transylvania includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler such as: Snagov Monastery where, Vlad was buried after his assassination; Sighisoara - Dracula's birth place, Dracula’s Castle in Borgo Pass, built according to Bram Stocker’s imagination and the legendary Bran Castle.
These guarantee departure tours also include a Royal Dinner at Bran Castle, in Queen Marie's Tea House. You will also attend an unforgettable Masquerade Party, including the Ritual Killing of a Living Dead performed according to old Transylvanian tradition (as was featured on Travel Channel)
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from € 599- Cluj Napoca, Transylvania, departure (tour code TR 4.3RoHa)
Halloween Party, in Sighisoara Citadel - Dracula’s birth place! A 3 day short break including a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace. Also Transylvania’s iconic image, Bran Castle and the Medieval city of Brasov.
The Halloween Party from this tours Romania visit Transylvania includes a delicious traditional Romanian 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, magicians show and many dark surprises.
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3 days from € 599- Bucharest, departure (tour code Bu4 .3RoHa)
It’s time for the ultimate Halloween Party, in Sighisoara Citadel - Dracula’s birth place! A 3 day short break including a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Vlad the Impaler’s birthplace. Also Transylvania’s iconic image, Bran Castle and one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, The Medieval Saxon city of Brasov. The itinerary is complimented by an excellent selection of medieval 3* hotels.
The Halloween Party includes a delicious traditional Romanian festive dinner washed down with fiery spirits, excellent Romanian wine. The party is accompanied by a special programme including the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, Vampiresa Hunting, Magicians Show and many dark surprises.
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HB from € 569- Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca departure
( code: TR 4.3RoSh)
Intended for those willing to discover the best parts of Transylvania’s legendary realms in a shorter period time. This 3 day break includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Sighisoara, unique events which caught the attention of media world wide such as the live reenactment of the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead. Also Transylvania's most beautiful castle - Corvinesti Castle. The entertaining programme is complemented by the relaxing 4* accommodation, amedieval fantasy with beds and the mouth-watering vampire dinner! We bet our 9 lives you’ll love it. Direct flights from London to Cluj Napoca available.
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from € 1299 -Bucharest departure (tour code: Ro4.3RoVa)
A private Dracula Tour in Transylvania departing from Bucharest. The tour includes historical and legendary places related with Dracula's life and death: Vlad Dracula's birth place in the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, the ruins of the Poienari Fortress – Dracula's refugee place, Arefu village and Dracula’s tomb in Snagov Monastery.
Enjoy a mysterious trip in Dracula's Realm!
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HB from € 559 - Bucharest departure (code: TR 4.3RoBu)

Intended for those who would like a weekend getaway, this private escorted break is also an ideal after business programme. You only need a weekend to discover the very essence of Transylvania: the legendary Bran Castle, Sighisoara Citadel, Dracula’s birth place and the outstanding medieval city of Brasov. The trip is based on the low cost flights available from London to Bucharest, every Friday.
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a party and 2 transfers from/to Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu or Cluj Napoca
Enjoy the best Halloween ever in Dracula’s birth place – the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara! A 2 day self guided break departing from the Romanian airport of your choice, be it Bucharest, Sibiu or Cluj Napoca. You can decide for yourself the level of classification for accommodation in the citadel, from hostel style dormitories to an exquisite 5* intimate medieval hotel. The main highlight is the Halloween Party including a delicious traditional dinner, an excellent show and providing you with a truly memorable experience.Also included the Ritual Killing of a Living Dead featured on Travel Channel.
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2 days Short break, HB, € 369 - Bucharest departure (tour code TRB.2RoHa)

Enjoy a relaxing break in Transylvania during Halloween ! A 2 days short break including a Halloween Party at Transylvania’s iconic image – Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Party on castle's property and accommodate at the hotel situated in walking distance from the Dracula castle. A traditional Romanian dinnre is provided before the Halloween party.
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1 Day accommodation and Halloween Party at Bran Castle, starting from € 249 TRB.1RoHa
Enjoy an unforgettable night tour of Bran Castle, meet the Wicked Fairies and get lost in their euphoric dance along with a glass of local red wine. Feel amazing being part of a great and dynamic Halloween After Party in the grounds of Bran Castle until 4:00 am.
Accommodate in a 3* hotel near Bran Castle. Enjoy a traditional dinner and then explore Bran Castle, Transylvania's symbol.
Experience the edifice's unique charm and immerse yourselves in the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula.
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