Private Transfagarasan Road Scenic Tour from Bucharest

5.0 (6 reviews) 10–13 hours Private tour

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Transfagarasan — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Balea Lac — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Transfagarasan road was voted by Top Gear as the most beautiful road in the world. If you don't want to miss it, the Transfagarasan road tour is perfect to discover this spectacular route.

On the way to Transfagarasan, you will also visit Curtea de Arges monastery, a beautiful church with a dark story and you will see Poenari fortress, the ruins of Vlad the Impaler’s castle and Vidraru dam. For the moment, the fortress is closed for restoration, so you can just admire it from the road.

The scenic drive begins after Vidraru damn, so get ready for some adrenaline! For lunch, we will stop at the top of Transfagarasan, in Balea Lac chalet, next to Balea glacier lake. So prepare your camera for this enchanting tour!

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At a glance

Duration: 10–13 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Romania

Ages: Adults (0–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Free Wifi

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Curtea de Arges Monastery

30 min Admission included

A beautiful monastery with a dark legend.
Poienari Castle

Passing by

Poenari Castle is known as the real Dracula's Castle. Unfortunately, for the moment it is closed for restoration, so we will just pass by it and admire it from the road.
Vidraru Dam

20 min

One of the largest dams in Romania.
Transfagarasan Highway

Passing by

The most beautiful road in the world
Le Lac Balea

30 min

The highest point on Transfagarasan

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Passion club
Casa Victor
Caro Hotel
Herastrau Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Didahouse
Bulevard Hotel
Finitconsult Apartments Bucharest
Bucharest West Motel
Filitti Boutique Hotel
Hotel Tineretului
Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG

and 178 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant women
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Not wheelchair accessible