Mysteries of Romania with Michelle Reuss

Mysteries of Romania with Michelle Reuss is a 9-day / 8-night small-group paranormal and cultural tour running July 18–26, 2027, led by psychic medium, demonologist, and paranormal investigator Michelle Reuss in partnership with Secret Ireland Tours LLC. The tour ventures deep into Romania — from the streets of Bucharest to the misty Carpathian Mountains, the medieval citadels of Transylvania, and the rural wooden churches of Maramureș — combining haunted history, supernatural folklore, and rich cultural experiences into one sweeping journey. The group travels by comfortable motor coach with an expert Romanian driver, stays in 3 and 4-star en-suite hotels throughout, and arrives and departs through Bucharest and Cluj airports respectively.

The itinerary is packed with landmark experiences that range from chilling to awe-inspiring. Guests visit Bran Castle — the fortress most closely associated with the Dracula legend — as well as the supposed burial site of Vlad the Impaler at Snagov Monastery, the birthplace of Vlad III in Sighișoara, and the eerie ruins of Râșnov Fortress. Beyond the paranormal, the tour takes in the fairy-tale grandeur of Peleș Castle, the extraordinary underground salt mine of Salina Turda, the UNESCO-listed Viscri village (home to King Charles III's restored farmhouse), the colorful Merry Cemetery of Săpânța, the wooden churches of Maramureș, and guided city walks through Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. A welcome lunch and one group evening meal are included, and Michelle Reuss brings her expertise in psychic mediumship and spiritual investigation throughout.

Included in the price are airport transfers, 8 breakfasts, 1 welcome lunch, 1 evening meal, all venue entry fees on the itinerary, a comfortable motor coach with expert Romanian driver, a Secret Ireland Tours guide, Michelle Reuss for the full tour, and all hotel taxes and charges. Lunches, most evening meals, international flights, travel insurance, laundry, personal room charges, and tips are not covered. Full balance is due 60 days before departure, and installment plans are available on request.

Location: Romania, covering Bucharest (Old Town, Stavropoleos Monastery, Calea Victoriei, National Village Museum, Ceaușescu Mansion), Snagov (Snagov Monastery), Sinaia (Peleș Castle, Pelișor Castle, Sinaia Monastery), Brașov (Râșnov Fortress, Black Church, Tâmpa Viewpoint), Bran (Bran Castle), Viscri (Viscri Village, King Charles House), Sighișoara (Sighișoara Citadel, Vlad Dracul House, Church on the Hill, Historic Cemetery), Turda (Salina Turda), Cluj-Napoca, and Maramureș (Merry Cemetery, Bârsana Monastery, UNESCO Wooden Churches).

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights, July 18–26, 2027.

Activity Type: This is a paranormal, historical, and cultural sightseeing tour with moderate to high activity levels throughout. Most days involve extensive walking through castle grounds, medieval citadels, open-air museums, mountain monasteries, and town centers — often on cobblestone or uneven terrain. The Tâmpa Viewpoint can be reached by cable car or hike. The Salina Turda visit involves descending into an underground mine. Waterproof walking shoes with good grip are strongly recommended. No specific fitness level is stated as required, but guests should be comfortable with sustained walking and varied surfaces across multiple consecutive days.

Accommodation: Guests stay in 3 and 4-star en-suite hotels throughout. Specific hotel names are not listed in the source material. The tour departs from Cluj Airport on Day 9.

• Double Room (couple sharing, one bed) — $2,715 per person | Deposit: $300 | Deadline: December 8, 2026
• Twin Package (two people sharing, two beds) — $2,715 per person | Deposit: $300 | Deadline: December 8, 2026
• Single Occupancy (private room, en-suite) — $3,315 per person | Deposit: $300 | Deadline: December 8, 2026

A $300 deposit is required to secure a spot. Full balance is due 60 days before departure. Installment plans are available on request.

Day 1 — Bucharest: Old Town, Stavropoleos Monastery & Welcome Meal

The tour begins with a traditional Romanian welcome lunch before a guided walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Old Town Bucharest — nicknamed "Little Paris of the East" — taking in elegant architecture, hidden courtyards, and the ornate 18th-century Stavropoleos Monastery. The evening stroll along Calea Victoriei leads back to the hotel for a welcome dinner where guests meet Michelle Reuss and the tour guide goes over the itinerary.

Day 2 — National Village Museum, Ceaușescu Mansion & Snagov Monastery

The group visits the open-air Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, where centuries-old wooden houses carry an atmosphere of quiet unease reported by many visitors. The tour then moves to the Ceaușescu Mansion — preserved largely as it was during the communist era — before heading to the island-bound Snagov Monastery, said to be the final resting place of Vlad the Impaler.

Day 3 — Peleș Castle, Pelișor Castle & Sinaia Monastery

The group travels into the Carpathian Mountains to the fairy-tale Peleș Castle, a stunning royal palace with ornate halls and a reputation for supernatural activity. The adjacent Pelișor Castle — residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie — adds Art Nouveau elegance and more ghostly tales. The day closes with a visit to the peaceful 17th-century Sinaia Monastery before settling in for the night in Sinaia.

Day 4 — Râșnov Fortress, Black Church & Tâmpa Viewpoint

A dramatic day in and around Brașov begins at Râșnov Fortress, a hilltop medieval stronghold with a long history of ghostly reports. The group then visits the imposing Black Church — a Gothic landmark scarred by centuries of fire and said to carry a haunting resonance — before taking in panoramic views over Brașov from the Tâmpa Viewpoint. Overnight in Brașov.

Day 5 — Bran Castle, Viscri Village & King Charles House

The most iconic stop of the tour: Bran Castle, the fortress most closely associated with the Dracula legend, perched dramatically on its rocky hill. The afternoon brings a complete change of pace in the UNESCO-listed village of Viscri, where cobblestone lanes, whitewashed houses, and a fortified church offer a window into traditional Transylvanian life. The group visits King Charles III's lovingly restored Saxon farmhouse within the village.

Day 6 — Sighișoara Citadel, Vlad Dracul House, Church on the Hill & Historic Cemetery

A full day in Sighișoara — one of Europe's best-preserved medieval citadels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The group visits the birthplace of Vlad III Dracula, climbs the famous covered Scholars' Stairs to the Gothic Church on the Hill, explores its rare underground crypt, and wanders the atmospheric historic German cemetery shaded by ancient trees with panoramic views over the citadel.

Day 7 — Salina Turda & Cluj-Napoca Walking Tour

The group descends into the extraordinary Salina Turda — a former salt mine transformed into an underground wonder complete with vast illuminated caverns, an underground lake, and a Ferris wheel. The afternoon brings a guided walking tour through the vibrant Old Town of Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania's most dynamic city, with its Gothic churches, Baroque squares, and lively café culture.

Day 8 — Merry Cemetery, Bârsana Monastery & UNESCO Wooden Churches

A final day of remarkable contrast in the Maramureș region begins at the famous Merry Cemetery in Săpânța — a uniquely colorful site where brightly painted wooden crosses and witty folk epitaphs celebrate life rather than mourn death. The group then visits the serene Bârsana Monastery, a masterpiece of traditional wooden architecture, followed by one of the UNESCO-listed Wooden Churches of Maramureș.

Day 9 — Departure from Cluj Airport

The group is transferred to Cluj Airport for return flights home, marking the end of an extraordinary journey through Romania's haunted history, medieval landscapes, and living folk traditions.

• Airport transfers

We meet you at the airport the first morning of the tour and bring you back to the airport the last day

• Accommodation

3/4 star hotels with en-suite bathrooms

• Veunes

All entry fees into Venues on the itinerary

• Bus

We work with a reputable bus hire company who supply a comfortable bus for our journey

• Driver

We will have an expert driver from Romania who knows the country very well

• Michelle Reuss

You will get to hang with Michelle for the duration of the tour

• Secret Ireland Tours gui

We will supply one of our Irish tour guides to manage the tour while in Romania. If you have any problems you go to him.

• Meals

8 hearty breakfasts, 1 evening meal.

• Taxes and charges

All taxes and charges associated with the hotels are covered

• Flights

We do not cover flights

• Travel Insurance

We strongly suggest getting travel insurance to cover your travel investment. We do not refund if you have to cancel all of a sudden for any reason.

• Meals

Lunch and evening meals are not covered

• Venues

Any venue not on the itinerary that you want to go to, you will have to cover yourself

• Hotel room items

If you charge anything to your room, you will have to cover it yourself.

• Laundry

We do not cover laundry

• Tips

Your guide and driver appreciate tips, but it is up to you what you decide to give.