And for the day that’s in it here’s one to get your teeth into, a Vlads holiday in budget Romania.
We all know that the oul’ blood-sucker themselves, no, not Rachel Reeves, but Dracula hails from Transylvania.
Which despite the protests from the Hungarian friends we met this year belongs to modern-day Romania.
And which draws tens of thousands to the ancient Central European state particularly at this time of year.
Now if you want a fangtastic Autumn holiday to look forward to next year then keep your black cape to hand.
Legends & Landscapes
Solos puts on an escorted Legends & Landscapes of Romania tour.
Which takes solo travellers deep into the landscapes that inspired the Dracula legend.
From the medieval streets of Bucharest’s Old Town to the dramatic peaks of the Carpathian Mountains.
Guests will visit the imposing Bran Castle, long associated with Count Dracula.
As well as the fairytale Peleș Castle and the UNESCO-listed citadel of Sighișoara.
The birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure behind Bram Stoker’s vampire.
From Dublin to Romania
Bram, with an ‘n’ being the Dublin Victorian author who brought the oul’ vampire back to life.
And who is marked every year in Dublin with his own day where you can visit his home, a modern-day attraction.
Solos’ week-long itinerary also includes guided walking tours of Sibiu and Brașov.
Plus a visit to the Zărnești Bear Sanctuary, home to rescued brown bears.
Vampires and bears
The seven-night Legends & Landscapes of Romania tour departs 4 May and costs £2,199 pp.
Including return flights, airport transfers and taxes.
A room for solo use, daily breakfast, welcome dinner, one lunch and farewell dinner and a welcome drink.
A walking tour of Sibiu, Sighisoara, Brasov and Bucharest.
Visits to Prejmer, Brukenthal Museum, Biertan, Viscri, Peles Castle, Dracula’s Castle, Libearty Bear Sanctuary and a dedicated Solos Tour Leader.
Alternatively, Solos also offers a 28 September departure if you want to get closer to the Halloween date.
