Private Transfagarasan&Balea Lake

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Transfagarasan — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Transfagarasan&Balea Lake, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the Transfagarasan, the highest altitude pass road of Sibiu, the glacial Balea Lake, located at an altitude of 2034 m, the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the Palace and Garden in Avrig, in baroque style, on this full-day private tour.

Please note: This trip can be booked also during the winter season, excepting the hiking part from Balea Waterfall to Balea Lake (to get to Balea Lake it is necessary to take the cable car).

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Carpathian Travel Center

Ages: Adults (5–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport with air-conditioned car from/to Sibiu
Included: Map of Romania
Included: English speaking guide/driver, according to the program for 1 day from/to Sibiu

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to the Fortified Church in Carta and Buckental Palace in Avrig: € 6,00/person
Not included: Photo fees
Not included: Entrance fees: Fortified Church in Carta

Itinerary

Transfagarasan Highway

5 min Admission not included

The Transfagarasan mountain road (or national road 7C) is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Located in Romania, it runs through the Fagaras Mountains and has more tunnels and viaducts than any other road in Romania.
Carta Monastery

2 min Admission not included

The Cistercian Abbey from Cârţa the monument has kept its impressive architecture: capitals, keystones, windows and consoles and even the 15th-century western portal. Today the church is frequented by the evangelical community of Cârţa.
Avrig

2 hours

The Brukenthal is a stately palace from 1788, formerly used as the summer residence of Transylvanian Baron Samuel von Brukenthal. Visitors to the historic Brukenthal Palace can enjoy the Baroque architecture and the large landscaped palace park.