Fans of the film “Elvira’s Haunted Hills” will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film with Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, in Romania next year while touring some of the locations where the movie was filmed.
The nine-day Romanian experience will take attendees to many of the towns and villages that appeared in “Elvira’s Haunted Hills.” Attendees will also be able to enjoy a private dinner and tour of Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania with Peterson and learn about her career and personal journey in a special Q & A session. Award-winning director Sam Irvin will also be along for the tour and offer inside stories about filming the movie and sharing more about his special relationship with Peterson.
The “Elvira’s Haunted Hills” 20th anniversary celebration will take place from May 7-15, 2022 and includes:
- Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Bucharest, Romania. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
- Private deluxe motorcoach and professional driver the entire time
- First-class hotel accommodations in Bucharest and Transylvania. (Suite upgrades available)
- A tour of the spectacular Palace of Parliament with a local professional guide.
- Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and some lunches.
- Welcome orientation, introductions, and delicious “welcome dinner.”
- A 20th Anniversary presentation of Elvira’s Haunted Hills
- Traveling with the legendary Cassandra Peterson (Elvira)
- A unique hands-on “Canvas Tattoo” painting workshop with Jim West
- Tour and private dinner with Cassandra in Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle)
- Photography enhancement class entitled, “Hey Look at This,” with Jim West
- Traveling through the scenic countryside of Romania
- Free time to explore and photograph the Bucharest Botanical Gardens
- Panoramic city tour of Bucharest with a local professional guide
- A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Sighisoara
- Photography and autograph session with Cassandra Peterson
- Visiting the Bran Village Museum to learn more about Romania’s history
- Visiting the Liberty Bear Sanctuary to see bears in their natural habitat
- A delicious “farewell dinner” in Bucharest and parting gift
- Panoramic city tour of Brasov with a local professional guide
- An optional cooking lesson with a professional Romanian chef
- Special arts & crafts workshop with a local Romanian artist
- Escorted by Craftours owner Jim West and tour guide Noah Haydon
- Traveling with award-winning director Sam Irvin
- Q & A session with Cassandra and Sam
- A leisurely walking tour & shopping in the craft village Comana
- Tour of Peles Castle, former Summer Palace of the Romanian Royal Family
- A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier, and Elvira’s Haunted Hills gift
The cost of the “Elvira’s Haunted Hills” celebration in Romania is currently $5,894 but will increase by $500 beginning June 28, 2021. This is a rare opportunity to travel with the iconic Cassandra Peterson to a destination that guarantees bragging rights for years to come! Space is based on first-come/first-served. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. For more information or to book your tour, visit Craftours.com.
I wonder if any Romanians had heard of Miss E before she filmed Haunted Hills there.