Transfagarasan Road - one day trip from Bucharest

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12 to 14 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The price is per tour, not per person. So, the cost you see should be divided into the number of tourists. It's a private tour and we can do it also with one tourist.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Entrance fees
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any hotel from Bucharest

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Curtea de Arges Monastery

    The Cathedral from Curtea de Arges is the burial place for Romanians kings and queens. King Carol I and King Ferdinand and their queens Elisabeth and Mary are buried in the main church, and King Carol II, King Michael, and Queen Anne are buried in a new chappel. Also here we discover the legend behind the sacrifice of Manole, the builder.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Poienari Castle

    The real fortress of Dracula, located in Arefu village, Poienari is on the top of the mountain. We have to climb 1480 steps to rich the fortress, but it is not so hard as you expect. Sometimes the access is forbidden due to brown bears attacks. Otherwise, we cand see it from the road.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Vidraru Dam

    One of the biggest dams in Romania, Vidraru was built on the Arges river to control it. Now here we produce annual energy of 400 GWh.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Transfagarasan Highway

    "The most beautiful road in the world" - Jeremy Clarkson (BBC - Top Gear). Built by Nicolae Ceausescu as the secret road for the army, in the 70s, now is a tourist attraction. Is open only from 1st of July to the 1st of November. During winter and spring, we can go to the highest point only by cable car.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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