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Tour Dracula’s castle after dark on Halloween night, dance in the Royal Park and wake up in a medieval town under the Carpathians. This is Transylvania at its spookiest and most fun. Along the way you’ll walk the lantern-lit lanes of Sighisoara where Vlad the Impaler was born, have coffee with Roma women in their village and sit down to a home-cooked lunch in Viscri, a Saxon village that’s barely changed in 900 years. Your last night is a grand one, at the InterContinental Athenee Palace in Bucharest, where royalty and spies have checked in for over a century.
Inclusions
Handpicked stays
A hotel steps from the Bucharest airport for night one, a spa hotel at the foot of Sighisoara’s citadel, two nights in Brasov’s old town and a grand last night at the InterContinental Athenee Palace.
10 meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners, including a home-cooked lunch at a family guesthouse in Viscri and a farewell dinner in Bucharest.
All activities, included
- ✓Your Bran Castle Halloween ticket: the after-dark tour and the Royal Park party
- ✓Peles Castle
- ✓Prejmer fortified church
- ✓A night walk through Sighisoara
- ✓Coffee with Roma women
- ✓A home-cooked lunch in Viscri
- ✓A Brasov walking tour and the Black Church
- ✓Snagov Monastery
- ✓A night at the InterContinental Athenee Palace
A local female guide
A local woman leads you from the welcome dinner to the last breakfast. She knows every castle, legend and back road, and exactly where to find your costume in Brasov.
All transport
A private air-conditioned minibus for every drive, from Bucharest up into Transylvania and back again.
A matched roommate
Our compatibility quiz pairs you with someone you’ll actually click with. Hello, Halloween costume buddy. Want your own space? Private rooms are available.
Highlights
Party at Dracula’s Castle on Halloween
An after-dark castle tour, then the Royal Park party until 4am
Walk Sighisoara by night
Lantern-lit lanes in the town where Vlad the Impaler was born. Haunted? Find out.
Have coffee with Roma women
Three generations talk openly about life in their village in their home
Eat lunch in a Saxon village
A home-cooked meal in Viscri, barely changed in 900 years
Tour fairytale Peles Castle
Turrets, stained glass and 160 rooms in the Carpathians
Party at Dracula’s Castle on Halloween
An after-dark castle tour, then the Royal Park party until 4am
Walk Sighisoara by night
Lantern-lit lanes in the town where Vlad the Impaler was born
Have coffee with Roma women
Three generations talk openly about life in their village
Eat lunch in a Saxon village
A home-cooked meal in Viscri, barely changed in 900 years
Tour fairytale Peles Castle
Turrets, stained glass and 160 rooms in the Carpathians
Your Itinerary
AFTERNOONLand at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport and walk four minutes to your hotel. No transfer needed. Aim to be checked in by 4pm so you have time to drop your bags and shower off the flight.
EVENINGMeet your guide and the group in the lobby at 6pm, then head out for your first Romanian dinner together. Think hearty stews, crusty bread, and your first glass of local wine.
Dinner
MORNINGHead into the Carpathian Mountains to Sinaia and tour Peles Castle, built for Romania’s first king, with turrets, carved wood and more than 160 rooms. It was one of the first castles in Europe to run fully on electricity.
AFTERNOONHave lunch near Prejmer, then explore its fortified church, a UNESCO site where the whole village moved inside the walls when invaders came. Then carry on to Sighisoara.
EVENINGFollow your guide through Sighisoara’s cobblestone lanes after dark, past the Clock Tower and the house where Vlad the Impaler was born. The rest of the night walk is a spooky surprise.
Breakfast, Lunch
MORNINGVisit a Roma community in Mureș County, where the women welcome you in for coffee and talk openly about their families and everyday life. Travelers tell us this conversation stays with them long after the trip.
AFTERNOONSit down to a home-cooked lunch at a family guesthouse in Viscri, a Saxon village of horse carts and painted houses that’s barely changed in 900 years. King Charles loves it so much he owns a house here. Then drive on to Brasov.
EVENINGCheck in to your hotel in the old town and wander the squares at your own pace.
Breakfast, Lunch
MORNINGWalk Brasov’s pastel squares and narrow lanes with your guide, then step inside the Black Church, the largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul and home to one of Europe’s biggest collections of Ottoman rugs.
AFTERNOONTake the afternoon for yourself, or shop for your costume and makeup with your guide.
EVENINGGrab an early dinner in Brasov, then head to Bran Castle, the fortress that inspired Dracula’s castle. Tour its halls and secret passages after dark, then step into the Royal Park for the most famous Halloween party in Europe. Dance until 4am if you’ve got it in you.
Breakfast, Dinner
MORNINGSleep in, grab a coffee and trade stories from the party before you head back toward Bucharest.
AFTERNOONStop at Snagov Monastery, a small church on an island in a quiet lake, where legend says Vlad the Impaler is buried in front of the altar. Then check in to the InterContinental Athenee Palace in the heart of Bucharest.
EVENINGHead out for your farewell dinner together and toast to the trip.
Breakfast, Dinner
MORNINGShare one last Romanian breakfast, hug it out and check out by noon. Your guide will help you arrange a ride to the airport.
Breakfast
From $2,950 · 6 days · Max 14 women · $550 holds your spot
Where you’ll stay
SIGHISOARA · 1 NIGHT
Mercure Binderbubi
A hotel and spa at the foot of Sighisoara’s medieval citadel. Drop your bags, then walk straight up the cobblestones to the Clock Tower for the night walk.
BUCHAREST · 1 NIGHT
InterContinental Athenee Palace
A grand old hotel that’s hosted royalty, film stars and more than a few spies for over a century. Sink into the spa, swim in the indoor pool and toast to the trip in style.
Roommates, matched
Our compatibility quiz, built with a matchmaker and psychologist, pairs you with someone you’ll actually click with. Or upgrade to a private room.
Who you’ll travel with
Up to 13 other women, most of whom booked on their own. Castle stairs, costume shopping and a party until 4am bond a group fast. 92% of our travelers say they keep in touch after the trip ends.
✓Meet your group on WhatsApp before you fly
✓A welcome dinner on night one, with your guide making the introductions
✓Solo time built in, so you’re never forced to be “on”
“This was my favorite group of people that I have been on a tour with.”
Jessica M. · Romania
The people behind your trip
Your guide
Daniela
A walking encyclopedia of Romanian history with a wicked sense of humor. There’s not a castle, legend or back road she doesn’t know, and she’ll make you laugh out loud one minute and hand you homemade snacks the next.
Daniela leads most of our Romania trips. Sometimes it’s another guide from our team, and every one of them is a local our travelers rave about.
Founder
Amanda Black
After getting robbed as a backpacker, Amanda vowed no woman traveling alone should ever feel that stranded. Since 2018 and hundreds of group trips, she’s still keeping that promise.
Behind the scenes
Our operations team
You’ll see Daniela and our local partners. Behind them, our team follows every day of your trip to keep you safe and on track.
In their words
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“The history, culture and landscape blew me away.”
Amy K.
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“I knew we were going to Bran Castle. I didn’t know how epic this tour would be.”
Sara
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“The party at Bran Castle, the Viscri village tour and lunch with the family was the highlight of this trip for me.”
Jessica M.
Romania
Your Safety on tour
Never on your own, unless you want to be
“This tour had to be one of my favorites because of the women on it. We all connected and got along perfectly.”
Sara · Romania
A local female guide, every day
Your first hotel is steps from arrivals
Private transport, vetted routes
Pre-trip guides, so you land prepared
A guide who looks out for you, even at 4am
One guide in front, a whole team behind her
“This tour had to be one of my favorites because of the women on it. We all connected and got along perfectly.”
Sara · Romania
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Romania: October 27 - November 1, 2027
Questions women ask before booking
Is this trip right for me?
Halloween is the main event. Costumes and makeup aren’t included. Bring one from home or shop for it in Brasov with your guide on day 4.
Pack warm layers. Late October nights in Transylvania get cold, and the party is outdoors in the Royal Park until 4am.
Vegetarians are covered. Romanian food leans on meat and dairy, so vegan options are limited.
How active is this trip?
Light to moderate. You’ll walk on cobblestones in Sighisoara and Brasov and climb uneven stairs at Peles and Bran castles.
Days 2 and 3 have the most time on the road, about 4 to 5 hours each, split up by castle and village stops. Halloween night runs late, so the next morning starts slow.
Where do I arrive and leave from?
Arrive: Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) on day one. Your first hotel is a four-minute walk from arrivals, so there’s no transfer to arrange. Aim to be checked in by 4pm, ahead of the welcome meeting at 6pm.
Leave: Bucharest (OTP) any time on the last day. Check-out is at noon, and your guide can help you arrange a ride to the airport.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Twin-share rooms are included in the price, or you can upgrade to a private room. If you share, you’ll take our roommate compatibility quiz, built with a professional matchmaker and psychologist, and we pair you with someone who fits how you travel: early riser or night owl, social butterfly or quiet recharger.
Will we stay in the places shown on this page?
Usually, yes. These are the places we book. Now and then one is unavailable, and we swap it for a stay of the same standard or better.
Do I need a visa?
For most travelers, no. Passport holders from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU can visit Romania visa-free for short trips.
Requirements depend on your passport, so once you book, we’ll walk you through exactly what you need, step by step, until you land in Bucharest.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, travel insurance is required for every traveler. When you book your spot, you can add a plan from our preferred insurance partner in a couple of clicks, or choose your own provider and add your policy details any time before departure.
What’s not included?
International flights.
Travel insurance, which is required.
Your costume and makeup for Halloween night.
Your airport ride on the last day.
Tips for your guide and driver.
Drinks at the party and meals not listed in the itinerary.
Extra nights before or after the trip.
What if I need to cancel?
90 or more days before departure: we’ll transfer your deposit to another SoFe trip, any date or any destination. Or we’ll hold it for up to a year until you’re ready to choose.
Fewer than 90 days before departure: payments are non-refundable, so you’d claim through your travel insurance. That’s exactly what it’s there for.
Everything you need before you go
The dress code, a printable packing list, and books and films to get you in the mood.
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From $2,950 · 6 days · Max 14 women · $550 holds your spot
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