Explore Transfagarasan Road and spot wild brown bears on a private tour from Bucharest. Enjoy stunning landscapes and visit Dracula’s castle.
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Poienari Castle - The Fortress is under renovation.
Poienari Fortress is a medieval fortress located in Romania, near the town of Arefu in Argeș County. Perched high on a cliff overlooking the Argeș River, it is often associated with the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad III or Vlad Dracula.
The fortress was initially constructed in the 13th century by the rulers of Wallachia but gained prominence in the 15th century when Vlad the Impaler repaired and expanded it. It served as a strategic military fortification.
The fortress is situated on a steep hill, about 400 meters above the Argeș River. Visitors must climb approximately 1,480 steps to reach the ruins. The fortress was strategically placed to monitor and control the surrounding area. -
Vidraru Dam - Vidraru Dam is a large hydroelectric dam located on the Argeș River in Romania. It is situated in the Făgăraș Mountains, near the town of Curtea de Argeș in Argeș County, and is one of the most impressive engineering feats in the country.
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Capra Wasserfall - The waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 1,690 meters (5,545 feet) above sea level. It is situated on the southern side of the Făgăraș Mountains, near Lake Bâlea and not far from the Vidraru Dam. The name “Capra” translates to “goat” in English. The waterfall is named after the Capra River, which flows from the nearby Capra Lake and feeds the waterfall.
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Le Lac Balea - Bâlea Lake is situated at an altitude of 2,034 meters (6,673 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest lakes in Romania. It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, in Sibiu County.
The lake was formed during the last ice age, as a result of glacial activity. It covers an area of approximately 4.65 hectares (11.5 acres) and has a maximum depth of 11.35 meters (37.2 feet).
- Private transportation
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Explore the Transfagarasan Road on a private tour starting from Bucharest. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you pass by the authentic Dracula’s castle. Enjoy the chance to spot brown bears along the way. Relax and let your guide handle the driving on this winding road.
Full-day tour of the Transfagarasan Highway from Bucharest
Private tour exclusively for your group
Private round-trip transport from your hotel
- Tavel time included
- It is a private tour, only your group participates
- The temperature can be 20 degrees lower than in Bucharest. We recommend that you have a change of thick clothes
- The Poienari Fortress is currently under renovation and you cannot visit the interior.
- We leave Bucharest and drive two hours to the city of Curtea de Arges where we take a break for toilet, coffee and snacks. Afterwards we will drive another 25 minutes to the Poenari Fortress (the real fortress of Vlad the Impaler) where we will have a 20-minute guided tour. After another 10 minutes we will stop at Vidraru Dam and Vidraru Lake where you will have 20 minutes free time to cross the dam on foot and look at the souvenirs. Afterwards we will drive another 2 hours to Lake Balea where we will spend 2 hours to admire splendid views and free time to have lunch and for various activities. On our way to Lake Balea we will meet wild bears. After leaving Balea Lake, we went down towards Capra Waterfall, where we will have a 20-minute break to take pictures of the landscape. We cross the Fagaras National Park again where we will see bears. We will take another break for toilet, coffee, snacks in the city of Curtea de Arges and start for Bucharest
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
