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	Halloween at Dracula's Castle!
Have a Halloween Party at Bran Castle - home of Dracula! Visit the medieval city of Sighisoara.		Dracula's castle is an imposing site both inside and out.

Day 2 Wednesday October 27- In the safety of Ignorance
Arrive in Bucharest, Otopeni airport, and transfer for a short sightseeing tour of the main boulevards on our way to the hotel. "Jonathan Harker" dinner at "Count Dracula's Club" and overnight in Bucharest at 4-star Hotel Lebada or similar.

Day 3 Thursday October 28 - The Night of Prince Vlad the Impaler – Dracula
The Dracularian parts of Bucharest, like the ruins of his court will begin your initiation today. Sightseeing of Bucharest including Old Court, Manuc's Inn, Military Museum, Stavropoleos Church; Visit Manole's church in the Curtea de Arges and Poienari – the ruins of historical fortress Dracula. Overnight in Arefu in a family run farmhouse.
Option: "Night of Prince Vlad Dracula", performed by 20 farmers followed by dinner at the farmhouse.

Day 4 Friday October 29 - Beyond Transylvania
Cross the mountains into Transylvania. Visit Castle Bran, a fake Castle Dracula, set in the way of the genuine castle in order to stop the mobs from pestering the solitude of the Count. Overnight in Poiana Brasov at 4-star Hotel Casa Viorel or similar.
Option: Dinner with typical Romanian music at a local restaurant in Poiana Brasov.

Day 5 Saturday October 30 - The Witch Trial
The best-preserved 15 th century town in Europe is Sighisoara, in the center of Transylvania. Sightseeing of medieval Brasov, including the Black Church and Councilor Square. Onward to mediaeval Sighisoara where we will visit the Clock Tower, Weapons Museum, and Evangelical Church. Transfer to Targu Mures for overnight at 3-star Continental Hotel or similar.
Option: Lunch in Vlad Dracula's birth-house. Option: "The Witch Trial" show.

Day 6 Sunday October 31 - Halloween Party at Castle Dracula
One hundred years ago, Jonathan Harker left a few notes in his diary, as published in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula". The Count appointed Harker at the Golden Crown Hotel in Bistrita. Proceed along the Borgo Valley, to Borgo Pass where the Castle rises majestically above the forest line. Welcome to Castle Dracula! Visit the Dracularian parts of Mediaeval Bistrita. Bring your favorite costume to these evenings Halloween party, complete with dinner, dancing and a visit to Dracula's crypt. Overnight in Bistrita at 3-star hotel Castle Dracula or similar.
Option: Lunch at Golden Crown Restaurant.

Day 7 Monday November 1 - Return from the realm beyond
Exit the domains of the Count and return into this world via the route of river Bistrita. Cross back into Transylvania through the most spectacular gorges of Romania – Bicaz, and arrive in Medieval Brasov by sunset. Sightseeing of spectacular Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake. Overnight in Brasov at 4-star Hotel Aro-Palace or similar.

Day 8 Tuesday November 2 - So Long, Dracularians!
After breakfast, an early departure for Otopeni airport.


Package includes:

Side Notes:
Halloween Party:
Will be hosted at the Castle Dracula Hotel and will include a 3-course dinner, Dracula Elixir (red plum brandy) with a half bottle of wine per person , dance music, bonfire and a visit to "Dracula's crypt". Bring your favorite costume or mask, to make this evening memorable.

Farmhouse stays in Arefu village:
In Arefu village, the farmhouses normally offer 1 bath with hot and cold running water, shower and toilet common to 2 or three rooms. These are the accommodation condition in the farmhouses. Daises, instead of stars are used to classify family run houses for agro-tourism. The houses we are using in Arefu village are ranked for 2 daisies.

The traditional village of Arefu is located at the end of 3km of unpaved road in the upper Arges Valley. Experience the hospitality of people who still recite tales passed down from ancestors who helped Vlad the Impaler escape the Turks from his nearby castle at Poienari.

Options & Supplements: (minimum 20 participants)	Prices
Lunch at Vlad Dracula restaurant in Sighisoara	$19
Lunch at Golden Crown Restaurant in Bistrita	$19
Dinner with Classical Music at Local Restaurant in Brasov	$36
"Night of Prince Vlad Dracula" show, followed by dinner in Arefu	$78
"Witch Trial" show in Sighisoara	$61
Single Supplement	$229

"Night of Prince Vlad Dracula" option:
Performed by local amateur actors and/or locals. The Night of Prince Vlad show is a recall of how in 1462 the Arefeans (inhabitants of Arefu village) rescued prince Vlad from the Turks soldiers and kept him safe. Around a bonfire, locals dressed in folk garbs will remember this chapter from prince Vlad's reign. Folk dances, music, plumb brandy will accompany this tale.

"Witch Trial" option:
In Europe's Mediaeval Age, between 15 and 18 centuries, witch trials were normal events in the society. Jules Michelet said that some 200,000 women and men were burnt as witches and wizards. The last witch-trial in Transylvania took place in 1753. The show will be performed in the mediaeval citadel of Sighisoara by 20 local actors recall an original witch trial - a page in our history as humans.

Terms and Conditions:
Rate is valid for October 26 th , 2004 departure. Price is USD per person, double occupancy, including hotel service and hotel taxes. Airline taxes and security charges are not included (approximately $109 per person). Other U.S. gateways are available upon request at an additional cost. Rate is valid for group minimum of 20 participants. Space is subject to availability. Package can be fully customized to meet your group size and needs. Costumes or masks are the responsibility of each traveler. Price is subject to change without notice. Drinks are not included in any meals. Gratuities to guide and driver are not included, unless noted specifically above. Please contact us for full terms and conditions.