Even without the lure of vampire legends, Romania’s central region of Transylvania is a superb travel destination, with its rugged mountain scenery, medieval villages, and well-preserved towns. Now you can be among the first Westerners to experience it firsthand — at a great Vantage value! Your international airfare is already included, of course, plus you’ll get six meals, two sightseeing tours and much more. Perhaps most intriguing, you’ll uncover the reality behind the legend of Dracula himself!

Your price includes:

• 1 night at the Moderate Deluxe Hotel InterContinental Bucharest (or similar)
• 3 nights in Brasov, Romania at the Aro Palace Hotel (or similar)
• 6 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Walking tour of Brasov
• 3/4 Day Excursion to Bran Castle, legendary home of Dracula, including entrance to Peles Castle and lunch at a local restaurant
• Services of a Vantage Program Manager, transfers, and baggage handling (except in customs)

PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person, double occupancy, based on Oct 27, 2009 departure. Add $100 per person for all other departures. Singles add $199.

On base trips with itineraries which end in Bucharest, Romania, this optional extension is offered post-trip only, with the daily itinerary the reverse of that which appears below. On base trips with itineraries which begin in Bucharest, this optional extension is offered pre-trip, with a daily itinerary as it appears below.

NEW for 2009! Extend your trip with 3 nights in the classical music center of Europe, Vienna, Austria. Also described as Europe’s cultural capital, Vienna is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. Enjoy Vienna in a way only Vantage can provide — with centrally located accommodations, included meals, and included tours to two of the city’s main cultural landmarks.

Your price includes:

• 3 nights at the Superior First-Class Imperial Riding School (or similar)
• 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
• Panoramic city tour of Vienna featuring the elegant Ringstrasse and a visit to Schonbrunn Palace
• Vantage Program Manager, transfers, and baggage handling overseas (except in customs)

PLEASE NOTE:Price is per person, double occupancy based on Oct 18 & 27 departures. Add $50 per person for all other departures. Singles add $295.

On base trips with itineraries which end in Budapest, Hungary, this optional extension is offered post-trip only, with the daily itinerary as it appears below. On base trips with itineraries which begin in Budapest, this optional extension is offered pre-trip, with a daily itinerary the reverse of that which appears below.