Landscape Safari on Top Gear Road and Ancient Rock Church

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9 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What do giants have to do with ravens, in an ancient monastery carved into the rock? We don't have all the answers, but we can learn about these mysteries on the spot, in an exceptional natural setting.

And so prepared, we travel on the famous mountain road that became the star of the Top Gear show to see the Carpathian brown bears. We’ll have some stops on the way, as well as a lunch break in the middle of Vidraru Dam. Did I mentioned the bears?

Included is also a stop at the base of cliff on top of wich stand the real Castle of Vlad the Impaler a.k.a. Dracula.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
No coffee or tea on board of the vehicle (if not bottled)
No meals on board of the vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

One day before the trip, the customers will recieve a message with details regarding the guide/driver, vehicole and other generalities.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    With deep roots in the ancient history of Dacia, this cave monastery displays several mysteries that are still difficult to decipher. The hike is very easy and the stories are amazing.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Poienari Castle

    Poenari Fortress rises in a fortified natural setting. Also known as the eagle's nest of the braves of old, the fortress that was part, centuries ago, of a chain of fortifications that defended the northern border of Wallachia, is attributed to the Wallachian voivode Vlad Impaler (the character who inspired the legend of Dracula). We see the fortress only from the exterior.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Transfagarasan Highway

    The Transfăgărășan Road, the most scenic road in the Carpathians, features sharp hairpin turns and dramatic views of rugged peaks, valleys, and waterfalls. Along the way, the Carpathians Brown Bears are coming hoping for a free easy meal. We’ll stop for a few minutes every time we see bears.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Situated on the shores of Vidraru Lake, Valea cu Peşti Hotel offers panoramic views of the lake and the Fagaras Mountains. The rustic restaurant with engraved furnishings offers a nice variety of food.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vidraru Dam

    Standing 166 meters high, Vidraru Dam it is the highest dam in Romania, built between 1960 and 1966 for electricity production, irrigation and flood prevention. Located in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, is a stunning engineering marvel creating a reservoir surrounded by virgin forests and high peaks.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Bucharest

    On the way back to Bucharest, we stop at a gas station for refreshing.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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