Dracula's Haunted Halloween: Paranormal Romania with The Searchers

Bucharest, Romania

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Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC
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Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2025
Group size: 26 - 37
Dracula's Haunted Halloween: Paranormal Romania with The Searchers
Bucharest, Romania

Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC
  • Email address verified
34 reviews

Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2025
Group size: 26 - 37

About this trip

A 12-Day Haunted Odyssey Into the Heart of Darkness | Halloween 2025 

Dare to walk in the footsteps of legends and nightmares? This spine-chilling 12-day adventure will take you deep into the shadows of Romania’s most haunted castles, eerie forests, and cursed lands, where history and the supernatural collide. Join The Searchers, Josh Purvis, and Shane Pittman for the ultimate paranormal pilgrimage through Dracula’s homeland—an exclusive journey into the unknown, brimming with ghostly legends, immersive investigations, and spellbinding encounters. And the crowning jewel? A once-in-a-lifetime VIP Halloween party inside the infamous Bran Castle!

Are you brave enough to face the spirits that still linger?

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

☑️ Stay in Romania’s Most Haunted Hotels – Spend your nights in historic hotels steeped in mystery, from the ominous Cismigiu Hotel in Bucharest to eerie Transylvanian inns where whispers linger in the dark.


☑️ Explore the Haunted Streets of Bucharest – Walk through the ghost-infested Old Town, where cursed orphanages, sinister hospitals, and shadowy alleys conceal Romania’s darkest secrets.


☑️ VIP Halloween Party at Bran Castle – Costumes, candles, and creatures of the night—this private VIP event inside Dracula’s fortress is an exclusive, spine-tingling celebration unlike anything else in the world!


☑️ Paranormal Investigations & Haunting Encounters – Experience hands-on ghost hunts in places where spirits still roam, including:

  • Casa Vlad Dracul – The birthplace of Vlad the Impaler—where something unseen still lingers.
  • Corvin Castle – One of Europe’s most haunted castles, with dungeons that have witnessed centuries of torment.
  • Jilava Prison – Once a brutal political prison, now a hotspot for lingering souls and shadow figures.

☑️ Trek Through the Most Haunted Forest in the World – Hoia Baciu, the “Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania”, where UFOs, disappearances, and eerie whispers have terrified visitors for centuries.


☑️ Discover Vlad the Impaler’s Real Fortress – Climb the 1,476 steps to Poenari Fortress, the true castle of Dracula, where his wife’s spirit still haunts the ruins.


☑️ Unravel the Secrets of Witches’ Pond – Witness the sacred and sinister waters where witches still cast spells under the moonlight.


☑️ Uncover the Cursed & the Forgotten – Visit eerie monasteries, explore medieval fortresses, and dare to face the supernatural lurking behind Romania’s ancient walls.

Be Led By... The Searchers

Imagine being part of a thrilling quest to uncover the secrets of the paranormal world. That's what the Searchers are all about. For over a decade now, they've been on a mission to explore, study, and share their findings from places others wouldn't dare set foot in—the spots with the eeriest histories, most bone-chilling firsthand accounts, and creepiest tales.


But they don't just go with the usual ghost-hunting tactics. The Searchers mix it up, using well-loved methods alongside unique scientific techniques to experience the paranormal in fresh and exciting ways.


Shane Pittman

 

You might have seen him on TV, on shows like the Trvl Channel's 'The Holzer Files' and Netflix's spooky series, '28 Days Haunted'. Meet Shane Pittman, a man with a knack for all things weird and creepy. Since he was a kid, he's been wrapped up in the mystery of the unexplained, exploring every nook and cranny of the paranormal world.


Rather than being scared off (well, permanently anyway) by the strange things he's encountered, Shane's experiences have only fueled his drive to dive deeper. He's spent countless hours investigating every theory he can get his hands on, picking apart odd facts, and studying the strange and unknown, all in a quest to understand the paranormal world around him.


Shane's passion for exploring the unknown isn't just a hobby—it's a mission. His enthusiasm and curiosity for the paranormal world aren't just for his own satisfaction. He's using his thirst for knowledge to push boundaries in this captivating and often misunderstood field.


Josh Purvis

 

For more than a decade, Josh Purvis has been deeply involved in studying unexplained phenomena. His first brush with the paranormal happened at an old house in Savannah, Georgia, known as the Sorrell-Weed house. During a guided tour with his wife, they snapped some pictures in the house's basement. Later, as they were heading home, they found something unexpected in one of their photos - the image of a woman who wasn't there when they took the picture. This incident was a turning point for Josh, sparking a passion that's kept him hooked ever since.


From then on, Josh has explored all across the southeast, seeking evidence of ghosts, aliens, and even the legendary Bigfoot. He also brings a strong background in filmmaking to his work, adding a creative touch to his paranormal investigations.


His path eventually led him to meet Shane Pittman. Over ten years ago, they came up with the idea for 'Searchers', a project dedicated to exploring and understanding the unexplained. The rest, as they say, is history - a story of two friends on an exciting journey into the unknown.

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Terms of Agreement, Policies, and Recommendations are offered for the purpose of assuring a safe, viable, and quality tour package. There are limitations, obligations, and responsibilities that we must make as Tour Operators to assure a most incredible experience at the most affordable package price. 


These terms and conditions constitute the entire understanding and agreement between you, the trip participant (“traveler”) (“Traveler”), and Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC (“Mysterious Adventures Tours",” “we,” "our", or “us”) with respect to any and all bookings, tours or transactions made with Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC.  


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What’s included

  • Airport Transfers
    To & from Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest on dates of arrival and departure. An off-site location may be offered as an alternative to the Airport.
  • Hotel Accommodations
    11-Nights in 3/4-Star hotels
  • Hotel Taxes
    Service charges & taxes at your hotels.
  • Special Guest
    The Searchers: Shane Pittman & Josh Purvis
  • Incredible Tour Guides
    Experienced tour guide and director during the duration of the trip.
  • Select Activities
    Fees for all venues & activities listed on the final itinerary. This includes a fabulous Halloween Party at Dracula's Castle!
  • Select Meals
    23 (11 Breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 Dinners) meals as described in the itinerary.
  • Luxury Transport
    Luxury Coach with Expert Drivers
  • Snacks/Drinks
    Snacks and soft drinks on the bus for longer transport days
  • MAT Signature Surprise
    Our signature “Secret” whimsical surprise
  • Emergency Care
    24-Hour Emergency Customer Service while in Ireland
  • MAT eBook
    Souvenir eBook upon returning home
  • Adventure Awaits
    A great group of fellow Mysterious Adventures Tours travelers, excited to explore all that Ireland has to offer!

What’s not included

  • Land package only
    Travel to/from Airfare, Bus & Rail Fare are not covered. (We will assist you to capture the best route and rates.)
  • Additional Locations
    Any other destinations/services not listed on final itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
    Any personal expenses, such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone, etc.
  • Travel Insurance
    (recommended)
  • Unforeseen Travel Issues
    Expenses incurred due to unforeseen travel disruptions such as, catastrophic natural weather conditions/disasters, and local conditions (strikes, protests, political disturbances, etc.)
  • Additional Meals
    Additional meals and drinks outside of the itinerary's offerings, including alcoholic beverages
  • Passport Fees
  • Excess baggage fees
  • COVID19 Testing
  • Tips
    Tips for Tour Guide, Coach Driver and hotel staff.

Available Packages

Full Package Shared Occupancy per person
Deposit:$500
Available until September 28, 20259 left

Includes all in the itinerary (subject to change). Please read all the inclusions/exclusions.  This is a PER PERSON Rate for DOUBLE Room Accommodation. (This rate is not shared by two persons.) it is for the "half" of a shared room. 


Includes all in the itinerary (subject to change).  All hotels, transfers, and activities listed in the itinerary are included.  Includes the Private Vampire Ball inside the Castle.  Includes the following MEALS: This includes: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners (including dinner inside Bran Castle). This is a total of 21 meals.  

Please read all the inclusions/exclusions. 


NOTE: If you do not have a second person sharing your space, you’ll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender. Please note that many international hotels only offer European-style twin-bedded rooms where the single/full mattresses have separate bedding but are pushed very close together (sometimes even touching). Twin rooms will not have two double/queen beds that we are accustomed to in the U.S.


This tour qualified for a 10-month interest-free payment plan that will be issued with request to [email protected]

$3,595
Deposit:$500
Full Package Single Occupancy per person
Deposit:$500
Available until September 28, 20258 left

This is a PER PERSON Rate for SINGLE Room Accommodation. (This room/rate is not shared, for one person.)


Includes all in the itinerary (subject to change).  All hotels, transfers, and activities listed in the itinerary are included.  Includes the Private Vampire Ball inside the Castle.  


Includes the 23 MEALS: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners (including dinner inside Bran Castle). 


This tour qualified for a 10-month interest-free payment plan that will be issued with request to [email protected]


Please read all the inclusions/exclusions. 

$4,395
Deposit:$500

Available options

PRE-TOUR Hotel -SINGLE or SHARED
$199

This is where we will stay the first night of our tour. The Hotel Cismigiu is a 4* ("Excellent") hotel and offers free breakfast. 

POST-TOUR Hotel - SINGLE or SHARED
$199

This is where the 1st night of our tour. The Hotel Cismigiu has a 4* hotel rate for 2 people and offers free breakfasts.  



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Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC
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It was a fantastic trip. I went with my husband and the rest of our trivia team, and we had a blast meeting everything, eating delicious food and wine, and touring gorgeous location after gorgeous location while learning about the history and hearing spooky stories. We especially enjoyed the dinner and party inside Bran Castle. It was probably the most fun we've ever had. We also really enjoyed our fireside Halloween with mulled wine and snacks and spooky stories. Our local guide Vlad was perfection. Sarah was a friendly face, problem-solver, and she made sure communications were clear, and everything ran smoothly. We enjoyed Aaron's insights about the paranormal and had fun at our first investigation. I highly recommend this tour!
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