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Transfagarasan Highway and Curtea de Arges Tour from Bucharest
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Stop At: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Bulevardul Basarabilor 1, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Yur first stop is in the town Curtea de Arges, nestled at the bottom of the Fagaras Mountains. Here you visit one of the most remarkable monasteries in Romania, which dates from the 18th century and resembles a stone fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Poienari Castle, Arefu Romania
Next, make a new stop at the foot of the Poenari Citadel, a stronghold that became famous due to the legend of Dracula.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Transfagarasan Highway, Dn 7C Sibiu and Arges County, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Enter Romania's most beautiful road, named by the television show Top Gear as "the best road in the world." The Transfagarasan is the second-highest road in Romania, reaching as high as to 6,673 feet (2,034 meters) at Balea Lake
Stop At: Balea Glacier Lake, Fagaras Mountains Bâlea Lake Romania Romania
Here you have an hour and a half break to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. You can take a hike around the area or, at your own expense, take a cable car trip between Balea Lake and Balea Waterfall or have lunch in one of the chalets.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Bulevardul Basarabilor 1, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Yur first stop is in the town Curtea de Arges, nestled at the bottom of the Fagaras Mountains. Here you visit one of the most remarkable monasteries in Romania, which dates from the 18th century and resembles a stone fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Poienari Castle, Arefu Romania
Next, make a new stop at the foot of the Poenari Citadel, a stronghold that became famous due to the legend of Dracula.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Transfagarasan Highway, Dn 7C Sibiu and Arges County, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Enter Romania's most beautiful road, named by the television show Top Gear as "the best road in the world." The Transfagarasan is the second-highest road in Romania, reaching as high as to 6,673 feet (2,034 meters) at Balea Lake
Stop At: Balea Glacier Lake, Fagaras Mountains Bâlea Lake Romania Romania
Here you have an hour and a half break to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. You can take a hike around the area or, at your own expense, take a cable car trip between Balea Lake and Balea Waterfall or have lunch in one of the chalets.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Transport in an air-conditioned car, minivan, or bus
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Guided tours for all sites
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Cable car ride
- Entry/Admission - Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Poienari Castle
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
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Tourism
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Cultural
70%
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This trip was one of the highlights of my visit to Romania. Andre and Gabriel were amazing! personable, knowledgeable and just plain nice. The landscape is gorgeous. The length and curvature of Transfaragasan's road is impressive. This trip is must do.