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About this activity

This trip is a true adventure with breathtaking landscapes driving along the most spectacular road in Romania, possibly in the world- according to the famous show Top Gear - Transfagarasan. This day trip starts in Curtea de Arges where you will visit the impressive 14th century Orthodox monastery which holds the tombs of the Royal families. Next we will take you to Poenari Fortress - built by Vlad the Impaler also known as Count Dracula, high in the mountains so you need to climb about 1480 stairs to visit the fortress and admire the breathtaking landscape. The adventure continues at Vidraru Dam along the Transfagarasan Road, considered by specialists a real jewelry of engineering and a popular venue for extreme sports. The nearby Balea Lake has one of the most breathtaking landscapes that Romania has to offer.