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Here are the most important festival in Romania that can inspire your Tailor made tours Romania.
MEDIEVAL FESTIVALS IN SIBIU
European Cultural capital in 2007
The last week-end of August
The knights of Transylvania meet for tournaments, princesses and witches strive to charm them, actors, tumblers, musicians and dancers are trying to enchant the audience, each showing his/her own mastery.
Sibiu is very credible in the role of a medieval town and this is why it was elected as the cultural European capital in 2007.
„RAVASITUL OILOR” IN BRAN
Shepherds' autumn descent from the mountains.
Between September 30 – October 01
The rules of pastoral life are tough: women are not allowed to live close to the sheep – their presence could damage the fertility of the sheep or the taste of the cheese.
The shepherd is not allowed to leave the sheep to seek the company of other people in the villages.
So, all summer long, the shepherd's best friends are the whistling and his dogs. “Ravasitul Oilor” is the moment when the shepherds are coming down to the villages and each owner gets back their sheep and the other rights he is entitled to and the animals are taken to the winter shelter. The shepherds are now allowed to party!
SÂNZIENE - MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
In Maramures – in 2006 around June 24
“Sânzienele” are love fairies as well as fertility fairies. But there is also a species of yellow flowers bearing this name used in many occult rituals.
Sânzinelor Celebration takes place on June 23, at night, just before midsummer. That day, people pick flowers and make circlets they use to adorn the gates, windows and the eaves of their houses.
This practice is supposed to protect them against all evil. Unmarried girls use these flowers to be lucky in love – put under the pillow that very night, the flowers make any girl have a dream of her chosen one.
 LUMBERJACK DAY IN HOREA
In Sunset Mountains (Apuseni)
The closest Sunday to August 20. In 2006 between August 19 - August 20
Romanians call themselves brothers of the forest. Even the name of Transylvania means “the country beyond the woods”. Dealing in lumber still is a very important activity for the inhabitants of the area, so the festival of the lumber actually is the festival of the mountains and of their inhabitants.
On this occasion lumberjacks are reminded the importance of their job and they make the proof of the qualities that make them proud: physical force, skill, firmness.
Look carefully at the woods you pass by. They are guarded by fantastic characters such as “Muma Padurii” (The Tagster) who might appear both as a disgusting old woman and as a charming young lady. She punishes those who mistreat the trees by turning them into stones on the spot.
 MOUNT GAINA MAIDENS FAIR
In Sunset Mountains (Apuseni) - The closest Sunday to July 20
Climbing this mountain is a test – we will travel in trucks (the only vehicles capable to go all the way up) taking a forester road.
The Fair on Mount Gaina was a place where families who had marriageable girls and boys used to meet in order to arrange the weddings.
Legend has it that fairies all over the world once decided to have a castle built in the Apuseni Mountains, so they brought along a magic hen that layed golden eggs.
Once a year the fairies would give those eggs to couples who really loved each other.
This festival is an event that gathers craftsmen, traditional costumes, traditional dances and songs from four districts: Tara Motilor, Bihor, Arad and Hunedoara.
Women playing the alpenhorn from Avram Iancu, renown all over Europe, launch the call to open the festival every year.
You will see that, even if it appears a rather primitive instrument, a chopped piece of wood, the alpenhorn produces wonderful sounds, provided that you know how to handle it. You shall see by yourself that this is not an easy task at all.
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Other itineraries that can inspire your travel to Romania
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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