Halloween Pearls of Transylvania Tour from Istanbul - 3 Nights with Turkish Airlines
About Halloween Pearls of Transylvania Tour from Istanbul - 3 Nights with Turkish Airlines
This package tour departs from Istanbul, operates with Turkish Airlines flights, and lasts 3 nights and 4 days, covering stops such as Bucharest, Brasov, Sinaia, Bran, Sibiu, and Sighisoara. The itinerary takes place within Romania. Bucharest is Romania’s capital, known for the Palace of the Parliament and the old town streets of Lipscani. Accommodation is planned for 3 nights. The tour has a single departure on 29 October 2026. Prices per person start at €1.070. Prices for children aged 2–11 start at €699. A supplement of €200 applies for a single room. On day 1, you fly from Istanbul to Bucharest and check in at the hotel. On day 2, you visit Brasov, Bucharest, and Sinaia, and on day 3, you visit Sibiu, Brasov, and Sighisoara. On day 4, you return to Istanbul. You can choose your accommodation when booking: 4-star hotels (Bucharest: Bed & Breakfast · Brasov: Bed & Breakfast · Sibiu: Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). The hotels in the itinerary are as follows: Bucharest: 4* city-center hotel, Brasov: 4-star hotels (package hotels), and Sibiu: 4-star hotels (package hotels). The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare (with a 23 kg baggage allowance), airport taxes, 3 nights of accommodation, breakfast at the hotels, professional Turkish-speaking guide services, and mandatory package tour liability insurance. Visa and visa service fees, optional excursions organized by the guide, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses, and tips for the guide and driver (optional) are not included. The complete list of inclusions and exclusions is provided in the “What’s Included” and “What’s Not Included” sections of the page.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Bucharest
Meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport; you are advised to arrive at least three hours before the flight. Fly to Bucharest with Turkish Airlines (departure 08:30, arrival 08:50). The optional excursion includes Union Square, University Square, the Aviators’ Monument, Victory Square, Revolution Square, the Royal Palace, the Bucharest History Museum and the Palace of the Parliament; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Bucharest — the capital of Romania, explored for the old town streets of Lipscani and its wide boulevards. The Palace of the Parliament — this building in Bucharest is one of the heaviest and largest administrative buildings in the world. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 — Brasov – Bucharest – Sinaia
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The itinerary takes you through Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran and Brașov. During the day, you will see Peleș Castle. There is free time after the program. Brașov — a city at the foot of the Carpathians, explored via Council Square and the Black Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 — Sibiu – Brașov – Sighișoara
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The route for the day includes Brasov, Sighisoara, Biertan and Sibiu. During the day, you will see Sighisoara, the Guild Tower, Biertan Fortified Church, Sibiu Church and Brukenthal Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 — Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Turda
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, transfer to the airport. Return to Istanbul Airport on a Turkish Airlines flight (departure 21:25, arrival 00:10). During the day, see Belgrade, Unity Square, the Church of St. Michael, the Pharmacy Museum, the Transylvania History Museum, Museum Square and the Monastery Church. Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is known for its fortress, pedestrian streets and riverside venues. Monastir, now known as Bitola, is the city where Atatürk received his military high school education.
Transport Information
Outbound: Turkish Airlines TK1043 — 08:30 IST Istanbul Airport → 08:50 OTP Bucharest, Romania Henri Coanda Intl.
Return: Turkish Airlines TK1348 — 21:25 CLJ Cluj-Napoca, Romania → 00:10 IST Istanbul Airport
Places to Visit
Union Square
University Square
Aviators' Monument
Victory Square
Revolution Square
Royal Palace
Bucharest History Museum
Palace of Parliament
Peles
Sighișoara
Guild Tower
Biertan Fortified Church
Sibiu Church
Brukenthal Palace
Belgrade
Unity Square
St. Michael's Church
Pharmacy Museum
Transylvania History Museum
Museum Square
Monastery Church
What’s Included
Round-trip flight ticket Istanbul – Bucharest / Cluj – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, 23 KG baggage allowance
4 nights accommodation including breakfast at the specified 4* city hotels in the program
Airport tax fee
Tours included in the itinerary
Professional Turkish guidance services
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618.)
What’s Not Included
****Visa service fees and any additional service charges that may arise from consulates and service providers (e.g. courier fees, forms, consultancy, etc.) are not included in the price; any fee increases made by these providers after the contract is concluded will be charged to the customer separately.
Visa fee and service charge (Guests with Green Passports are exempt from visas)
Lunches and dinners
All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
International departure tax
All entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and similar locations
All optional excursions specified in the itinerary
Guide and driver tips
Accommodation or city taxes (€15 per person, collected by the guide at the start of the tour and paid to the hotels)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Bucharest & Brasov & Sinaia tour from Istanbul take?
The tour is 3 nights and 4 days. Accommodation is for 3 nights.
Which cities does the tour cover?
The route consists of Bucharest, Brasov, Sinaia, Bran, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Biertan, Alba Iulia, Turda, and Cluj stops, continuing within the borders of Romania.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare (with a 23 kg baggage allowance), airport taxes, 3 nights' accommodation, breakfast at the hotels, professional English-speaking guide services and compulsory package tour liability insurance. All items are listed in the “What's Included” section on the page.
What is not included in the tour price?
Visa and visa service fees, optional excursions organized by the guide, museum and archaeological site admission fees, meals not listed in the itinerary, personal expenses, and guide and driver tips (optional) are not included in the price. The full list is provided in the “Not Included in the Price” section.
Which airline are the flights with, and what are the flight times?
Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK1043 08:30 IST – 08:50 OTP; Return: TK1348 21:25 CLJ – 00:10 IST. Flight times may be changed by the airline; final times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
Please specify your accommodation preference on WhatsApp when booking: 4-star hotels (Bucharest: Bed & Breakfast · Brașov: Bed & Breakfast · Sibiu: Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels in the program: Bucharest: 4-star city-center hotel, Brașov: 4-star hotels (package) and Sibiu: 4-star hotels (package). A €200 supplement applies for single-room accommodation.
Is a visa required, and is the fee included?
Visa and visa service fees are not included in the tour price; visa arrangements are the participant's responsibility. The note in the “Not Included in the Price” section of the page reads: Visa service fee - Additional service charges that may arise from consulates and service providers (courier fees, forms, consultancy, etc.) are not included in the price; any price increases they may apply after the contract is concluded will be charged separately to the customer.
Are there child and infant rates?
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €699, for infants aged 0–1 it is €699. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult rate.
On which dates are departures available?
The tour departs on October 29, 2026 and lasts 3 nights.
Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?
Yes, professional Turkish-speaking guiding service is included in the tour price. The guide accompanies the group throughout the program.