NEW TOUR - WALK IN ROMANIA’S LAND OF DRACULA

For those in need of a life-affirming, spooked-up Halloween – or just to escape the onslaught of ‘trick-or-treaters’, delve deep into Transylvania’s land of myth and legend, where wolves, bears, Lynx and vampires (!) still roam amongst some of Europe’s most spectacular wild mountain scenery. Walks Worldwide’s NEW 8-day, guided Transylvania- Walks In The Enchanted Land of Dracula offers a unique opportunity to walk amongst the fabled Carpathian NP and the Bucegi Mountains, visit 'Castle Dracula' and the Fairytale Palace of Peles, trek in the stunning Piatra Craiului NP and enjoy traditional Transylvanian hospitality. Tours depart Bucharest daily – best time to go – 31st October 2008!

From Bram Stoker to Hollywood fantasy, Transylvania conjures up images of impenetrable, hostile mountains, dark, mysterious forests, eerie castles and bloodthirsty vampires. In reality, Transylvania offers the spectacular Carpathian Mountains, swathes of virgin forest host to Bear, Wolf and Lynx, impressive architecture, hospitable people and remains a destination for travellers in search of a relatively undiscovered part of Europe. From Bucharest, transfer by rail to the bohemian, Transylvanian city of Brasov, then by road to the comfortable Pension Elena in Zarnesti, situated on the edge of the stunning Piatra Craiului NP dominated by a 2,000m knife edge ridge rising above the forests below. Visit timeless rural villages where life has changed little over centuries and walk to ‘Dracula’s Castle’ at Bran and the ancient hilltop fortress of Rasnov. Explore Craiului (King’s Rock) ridge and Zarnesti Gorge, an area where much of the film ‘Cold Mountain’ was shot, take a cable car up to the Bucegi plateau for spectacular views across the Carpathians, then search for bear and wolf tracks in the wild Ciucas Mountains. After spectacular guided day walks, return to the pension where hosts Gigi and Elena Popa provide Transylvanian hospitality and home cooking at it’s very best.

The holiday costs from £895 p/p including guesthouse accommodation, most meals, experienced English speaking mountain guide and entrance fees.

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