Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

4.6
(19 reviews)

9 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The diversity of the objectives met on the way is great: mountain landscapes, hills, forests, traditional villages, historical vestiges (Curtea de Arges Monastery, Poienari Citadel), engineering innovations (Vidraru water storage Dam) and Transfagarasan itself. At its top, the height of the way is a little more than 2000 meters, crossing the highest chain of the Carpathians: the Fagaras Mountains.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Private tour
Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
Parking Fees
Driver/professional guide
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

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

If your accommodation is not on the list, please let us know the address.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Transfagarasan Highway

    Maybe the most beautiful road in the world. Built in '70 by Nicolae Ceausescu, this legendary road crossing the Carpathian Mountains, from Transylvania to Wallachia.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Le Lac Balea

    Balea Glacier Lake, 2034 m altitude.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Vidraru Dam

    Built in '60 for electricity, irrigation and flood prevention, now is an important touristic attraction too.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This citadel was build by Vlad the Impaler - Dracula, for defense against Ottoman Empire.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Curtea de Arges Monastery

    Built in 16th century, renovated in 19th century, here is the Romanian Royal Family tomb. The church is one of the most famous architecture monument from Wallachia.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    This monument was built in the memory of the Romanian soldiers died in the World War One, on Bran mountain pass.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) (Pass by)

    The most popular castle from Romania.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking
Supplied by Tour Guide Brasov

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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