Whitby + Transylvania: 130 years of Dracula
We honour the 130th anniversary of the novel Dracula with two exclusive literary journeys to Whitby, UK and Transylvania, Romania.
Join us on the 2027 Dracula Celebration Tours!
Led by Dacre Stoker, Bram Stoker's great-grandnephew, travelers will gain rare family insights while exploring the fog-shrouded ruins of Whitby Abbey and the haunting Carpathian fortresses that birthed the legend.
These premium tours offer the rare chance to bridge history and fiction, providing fans with the definitive "Stoker-approved" pilgrimage to the most iconic locations in Gothic literature.
from 999 €
Price
UK / Romania
Country
29 May-7 June 2027
Time period
English
Language
What better way to celebrate 130 years since the publishing of the novel Dracula, than visiting the two most iconic places related to the story?
Follow the Count’s path from start to finish on the Dracula 130th Anniversary Tours, led by the Irish author's great-grandnephew, Dacre Stoker.
Will you join us for the 3-day Whitby tour of the novel's coastal roots?
Or will you embark on the 8-day Transylvania expedition that takes you deep into the Romanian landscapes Bram Stoker only fantasized about?
Or even better!
Bundle both into the Grand Tour, and you’ll walk the Count’s full itinerary and bridge the gap between Victorian fiction and the haunting reality of the Carpathians.
Part 1
Whitby
29 - 31 May 2027
999 €
Experience a hauntingly authentic immersion into the world of Dracula. Watch Dacre Stoker transform the journey into a living narrative, leading you through the skeletal ruins of Whitby Abbey and sharing evocative readings while ascending the iconic 199 steps.
The adventure centers on the Grand Stoker Gathering, a festive celebration under the signature of Allison Cheesman. The atmosphere is thick with Victorian elegance and gothic mystery. Many fans join the festivities in period costume, raising a glass - or a bloodbag - to the novel’s enduring legacy before embarking on a torch-lit guided walk through the narrow streets of Whitby.
This is an unforgettable chance for a deep-dive into the atmosphere of North Yorkshire, a region that inspired so many other iconic books beyond Dracula.
Part 2
Transylvania
31 May - 7 June 2027
2999 €
Dive into the historical and folkloric roots of a legend. During an exciting roundtrip through "the land beyond the forest", Dacre Stoker bridges the gap between fiction and reality, leading exclusive presentations like and revealing the truth behind the iconic Bran Castle and its novel connection.
Explore the link between the historical figure Prince Vlad Dracula and fictional Count Dracula in the most fitting setting for such an endeavour. The atmosphere is a pleasant blend of gothic mystery and local tradition, spiced with exquisite wines from the newly opened Stoker Cellars, paired with tasty local food.
Authentic knowledge will be shared by our Romanian guide Nora Vintila, who will also arrange an "encounter" with the lady writer who introduced Bram Stoker to the term "nosferatu". Explore the UNESCO city of Sighisoara and the idyllic Germanic villages around it.
Book Whitby + Transylvania!
Save 100 € when booking both tours.
Early bird offer
Be one of the first 5 who book the bundle by August 1st
and get the one-way
flight UK-Romania free!*
Please do not book any flights until we confirm the tour with you. That will be done as soon as the minimum number of participants is met.
*Offer details
- Deadline: Valid for bookings latest August 1, 2026.
- Flight Fair Usage: Offer applies provided airline prices remain within projected budget; if fares significantly increase, the discount value will be adjusted accordingly.
- Baggage: Includes one small personal item (under-seat). Additional luggage can be purchased with our team's assistance
Bucketlist highlights on both tours:
- travel and learn with a descendant of the Stoker family, best-selling author Dacre Stoker
- visit Bran Castle and understand why it’s called ”Dracula’s Castle”
- visit Whitby Abbey and other places in the quaint port town, tightly connected with the novel Dracula
- explore the Carpathian landscape and its unique village life
- dig into Vlad Dracula: history, myth, literature
- visit York and delve into English history
- see colourful Sighisoara, birthplace of ”The Impaler”, and other quaint medieval towns
- celebrate the publishing of the novel Dracula in the most memorable way possible
Detaljer
Börjar:
2027-05-29 @ 16:00 CEST
Slutar:
2027-06-7 @ 10:00 CEST
Plats
Börjar: Whitby, UK
Slutar: Sibiu, Romania
Pris:
999-2999 €
Arrangör
Experience Transylvania
Telefon
08 68 45 5678
E-post
info@transylvania.se
