Romania, September 1st-9th, 2024
Romania, 2025 – Dates TBD
Are you ready to step into the shadows and explore the enigmatic world of Dracula?
Look no further than the heart of Romania, where legends come alive, and history intertwines with folklore.
Welcome to the Dracula Experience—an adventure that will send shivers down your spine and leave you craving more.
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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, aligning your brand with REALTORS® means stepping into a world of prestige and influence.
This trade mission is organized by APAIR, The Professional Association of Real Estate Agents in Romania (APAIR).
Elevate your expertise by becoming a CIPS — an elite group of international professionals in real estate. Gain specialized knowledge, navigate cross-cultural transactions, and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Whether you’re brokering deals in historic castles or modern skyscrapers, the CIPS designation sets you apart as a trailblazer in the industry.
Our unique networking and relationship Trade Mission brings together real estate professionals from all corners of the globe. Share insights, forge partnerships, and discover new horizons. From Bucharest to Bangkok, from Transylvania to Tokyo, this gathering transcends borders and fosters cooperation. Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your network and elevate your career.
As a Special Guest of Dracula, you’ll gain exclusive access to the secrets hidden within the ancient walls of his castle.
Immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere, where every creaking floorboard and flickering candle holds a tale of centuries past.
See below for the highlights of each day of the trade mission. Stay tuned for detailed schedule.
Welcome to Romania! You will land at Otopeni (OTP) airport located about 10 miles north of Bucharest. Shuttles will be waiting to pick you up from the airport to take you to the hotel. Check in, get settled and we cordially invite you to the welcome party and dinner! (including drinks)
Welcome to Otopeni (OTP) airport just 10 miles north of Bucharest.
Shuttle from airport to hotel.
Check-in to the hotel and kick off your shoes and enjoy some downtime after travel.
Join us for a wonderful evening in beautiful Bucharest. We look forward to seeing you a enjoying a cocktail together.
After breakfast get ready for a city tour to reach all the important areas of Bucharest, assisted by a professional guide.
The main tourist attraction of the day is the Palace of Parliament . According to the World Records Academy, the Palace of Parliament is the second largest administrative building for civilian use by surface area in the world, the most expensive administrative building in the world, and the heaviest building in the world. Here you can enjoy a glass of champagne with Romanian Dignitaries and socializing after finishing your guided tour.
Next stop will be Therme Bucharest where you can have lunch (drinks are not included) and enjoy relaxing and pleasant moments in the spa until evening. Enjoy Therme Bucharest North facilities with our “Half Day Holiday” special access tickets! Make sure your luggage contains your swimsuit, flip-flops, and towel. You’re ready for a great experience in Romania’s most exotic destination! You can enjoy three different areas: Galaxy, The Palm and Elysium.The coaches will bring you back in Bucharest late evening, when you can enjoy some free time for visiting Old Town in your own pace.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
A city tour of Bucharest
A guided tour of Parliament Palace
Enjoy a cocktail at Parliament Palace after finishing the tour.
Travel time from Parliament Palace to next destination.
Network with a Developer. Details to be announced.
Travel to Therme Bucharest
Enjoy lunch at Therme Bucharest
Hang time at Therme Bucharest
After a wonderful day, travel back to hotel.
Having absorbed the local attractions, it’s now time to commence your CIPS training. Breakfast will be available for everyone in the morning, followed by two distinct tracks:
Learning Track
Leisure Track
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Venue TBD
Travel from CIPS Course to Manuc’s Inn
Dinner at Manuc’s Inn
Travel back to hotel.
*This track is optional and if you would like to explore other sites or activities on your own you are free to participate on this journey as you see fit.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Spring Palace
A guided tour of Spring Palace
Travel to Art Museum
Guided Tour of The National Museum of Art of Roamnia
Travel to Beraria H for Lunch
Lunch @ Beraria H
Stroll from lunch to Village Museum
Village Museum Guided Tour
Travel to Hotel
Hang time @ Hotel
Travel to Manuc’s Inn
Re-unite for Dinner at Manuc’s Inn.
Travel back to hotel.
Today, after an early breakfast, we’ll depart from the capital, Bucharest, and journey towards some of Romania’s most picturesque sites.
Following a three-hour bus ride, our first stop is Peles Castle. Constructed in the 19th century under the direction of Carol I, Romania’s inaugural king, Peles Castle is renowned across the nation. Initially established as a hunting lodge and summer residence for the royal family, this castle is steeped in regal history. After exploring Peles Castle, enjoy a lunch in the charming town of Sinaia (note: drinks are not included), which is sure to captivate you with its tranquility and scenic beauty.
Next, we’ll continue to Brasov, our second stop. Nestled in the heart of Romania at the curve of the Carpathian Mountains, Brasov—or Kronstadt, known as the “Crown City”—is steeped in history and remains a beloved destination within Romania. Upon arrival, you will check into your accommodation and then have some free time to explore the iconic Brasov Old City at your leisure.
Pack your bags and grab a bite.
Travel Time
Developer Visit
Travel Time to Sinaia
Tour of Peles Castle
Lunch in Sinaia
Developer Visit
Travel Time to Brasov
Developer Visit
End Day 4 with Hotel Check-in in Brasov.
Learning Track: CIPS Day 2 at Cheile Gradistei Fundata Resort
After breakfast, we leave Brasov and go to a mountain area, namely the Cheile Gradistei Fundata Resort, where you will start the Second Day of the Course (CIPS Day 2) until afternoon, with a lunch break (drinks are not included) and 2 coffee breaks. After the course you will have to relax and get ready for an unique night spent at Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. You will dine in the most special and amazing place in the world, you will have a tour of the castle with Vlad Tepes (Dracula) and last but not least a thematic party inside the castle (including drinks), from 8pm till 3am!
Leisure Track
Visit Valea Cetatii Cave – This cave was discovered about 60 years ago and impresses with its natural beauty. Due to the arrangements made, it is registered as a tourist circuit and what distinguishes it from the rest of the caves is its acoustics, which is why the Brasov Philharmonic organizes concerts there without a sound system.
Visit Râșnov Fortress – Râșnov Fortress is the fortified complex located on the calcareous hill to the south of Râșnov in Brasov County, one of the best-preserved fortified complexes in Transylvania.
After visiting these two sights, they will be transferred back to the hotel to prepare for the amazing experience at Bran Castle.
Grab your bags and a bite.
Travel to Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Check-in and tune out @ Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Travel to Bran Castle
Masquerade party at Dracula’s home!
Cheile Gradistei Fundata
*This track is optional and if you would like to explore other sites or activities on your own you are free to participate on this journey as you see fit.
Grab your bags and a bite.
Travel to Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Cheile Gradistei
Travel to Valea Cetatii Cave
Valea Cetatii Cave
Rasnov
Travel to Rasnov Citadel
Rasnov Citadel
Travel back to Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Travel to Bran Castle
Masquerade party at Dracula’s home!
Cheile Gradistei Fundata
Following breakfast and check-out in Brasov, you will be transported to two historic medieval sites in Romania: Sighisoara and Sibiu. In Sighisoara, enjoy lunch (excluding beverages) and embark on a guided exploration of the city center to learn about its rich history. Afterward, a two-hour journey will take you to Sibiu. The day concludes with check-in at your hotel and a dinner where drinks are included.
Pack your bags and grab a bite.
Travel Time to Sighisoara
Lunch in Sighisoara
Tour of Sighisoara Citadel
Travel Time to Sibiu
Developer
Travel Time to Hotel
Hotel
Learning Track
After breakfast, in Sibiu we will have in the hotel the Last Day of the Course (CIPS Day 3), with lunch break (drinks are not included) and 2 coffee breaks.
Visit Astra Museum – The Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania. Located just south of Sibiu, the museum contains creations of traditional, pre-industrial Romanian folk civilization
Visit Brukenthal Museum – The Brukenthal National Museum is a group of museums in Sibiu. The core of this group is Baron Samuel von Brukenthal’s collections of European art, prints, numismatics and books, as well as the building he built to house them.
Then they can enjoy a stroll asssited by a guide through the historic centre to see the ,,Bridge of lies’’, the Huet Square, the Council Tower and after the tour is over, they will go to dinner.
Breakfast @ Hotel
@ Hotel
Travel to Sibiu Old Town
Sibiu Old Town
Travel to Hotel
*This track is optional and if you would like to explore other sites or activities on your own you are free to participate on this journey as you see fit.
@ Hotel
Travel to Astra Museum
Astra Museum
Travel to Sibiu Old Town
Sibiu Old Town
Brukenthal Museum
Sibiu Old Town
Sibiu Old Town
Travel back to Hotel
On the last day, after breakfast and check-out we will head to Poiana Brasov on a three and a half hour drive. Lunch will be in a traditional Romanian location and restaurant, called ,,Sergiana Sheephold’’. ,,Sheephold’’ is a mountain settlement where sheep are sheltered and farmers prepare products from the sheep’s milk.
After lunch in Poiana Brasov, we will head to Azuga mountain resort. There, you can taste Romanian sparkling wines proudly produced according to the traditional and tasty method at Halewood Wine Cellars.
After the wine tasting we will return to Bucharest, where our recommendation is to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport 4* so that afterwards when you have your flight the next day you can easily get to the airport, being a 5 minute walk away.
Pack your bags and grab a bite.
Lunch @ Sergiana
Travel Time to Bucharest
Travel to Poiana Brasov
Travel Time to Azuga
Hotel Check-In
Developer Visit
Azuga
We hope you have enjoyed your trade mission and wish you a wonderful journey home and hope to see you again.
Safe Travels