Halloween Getaways: Touring Transylvania in Search of Dracula

Europe’s historical cities and traditional countryside are must-check out for those planning a Halloween getaway. For those planning a Halloween-themed trip to central Europe, there is no better place to find frights and chills than at Dracula’s home in Transylvania. Dracula tours are becoming popular with the thrill-seeking travelers, and are certainly not for the squeamish or faint-hearted.

The sites of interest to the intrepid vampire hunter mostly lie in the Transylvania region of Romania. The most popular amongst all tours is certainly the one that takes you to the authentic birthplace its most famous and cruel resident, Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula. The tour starts from Budapest, and involve ample frightseeing opportunities along the way of various Dracula-based points of interest.

Some of the tour highlights include:

• Sampling the fine wine in Tokaj, Hungary.  As per the legend the wine is served by Count Dracula to his guests.

• Live presentations on the world of Romanian folklore, detailing the myths, practices, and beliefs of medieval Romania through to modern day.

• Halloween Party in Sighisoara Citadel; Dracula’s birth place. This medieval city is full of gothic spires, winding, crooked streets, and imposing turrets.

When visiting Romania be sure to pack appropriately. The weather around the Halloween season is unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit, dropping to the low 40s at night. Wish you a ghoulish and screamy Halloween!