Seasonal

Myths and Legends Virtual Tour of Transylvania, Romania
October 29th, 2020

Written by Charlene Weiss

Everyone is seeking a fun Halloween Season experience virtually now due to the Covid19 pandemic and what’s better than a virtual Romanian trip abroad to see one of the most mysterious and haunting places in the world Transylvania! Presented by Girl Travel Tours, this is a FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 at 5 PM (EDT) with a FREE Zoom Registration here. Attendance is free but tipping is appreciated.

See more information below from the Facebook Event:

This Halloween join our Romanian tour guide, Georgiana, for a virtual tour presentation of Romania’s most mysterious region, Transylvania, as we explore its myths and legends, deeply rooted in the origin of this place and its people.

Discover BRAN CASTLE, the intriguing location made popular by Bram Stoker as “Dracula’s fortress”. Find out who was the ruthless character who inspired Count Dracula, how he passed justice, and why he became so notorious all throughout Europe. Learn local folk stories of vampirism in the surrounding villages and how Romanians protect against “strigoi” – the undead spirits.


– Explore medieval towns and stroll through BRASOV and SIBIU
– Take a ride through the Saxon villages
– Visit SIGHISOARA, one of the last inhabited medieval citadels in the world
– Travel to CORVIN’S CASTLE, one of the most haunted castles in Europe
– Reach POENARI FORTRESS – the real lair of Vlad the Impaler
– And enjoy the region’s food and drinks.

Romania has a strong cultural influence and complex communities of minorities, so even the most seasoned traveler will not be disappointed!

Explore the eerie tales of Transylvania and remember have garlic or a silver cross with you, just in case we lose connection ๐Ÿ˜‰

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