Embark on a thrilling small group tour along the famous Transfagarasan Road, where you’ll encounter wild brown bears, explore historic landmarks, and marvel at breathtaking landscapes.
Embark on a thrilling small group tour along the famous Transfagarasan Road, where you’ll encounter wild brown bears, explore historic landmarks, and marvel at breathtaking landscapes.
- Curtea de Argeș Monastery - Curtea de Argeș Monastery stands as a significant and historic landmark in the nation. It exemplifies Romanian architectural heritage and is celebrated for several notable features:
- The Church of the Monastery: This main church is a remarkable example of Romanian Byzantine architecture, incorporating elements of the…
- Curtea de Argeș Monastery - Curtea de Argeș Monastery stands as a significant and historic landmark in the nation. It exemplifies Romanian architectural heritage and is celebrated for several notable features:
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The Church of the Monastery: This main church is a remarkable example of Romanian Byzantine architecture, incorporating elements of the Brâncovenesc style. It is renowned for its detailed stone carvings and impressive frescoes depicting religious themes. The church’s design merges traditional Romanian styles with influences from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
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The Tombs of Royalty: The monastery also serves as the final resting place for several members of the Romanian royal family, including King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth. The beautifully crafted tombs inside the church are a major attraction for visitors.
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The Legend of the Master Builder: A famous local legend surrounds the construction of the monastery.
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Poenari Citadel - Poenari Fortress is a historic citadel in Romania, situated atop a steep cliff in the Carpathian Mountains. Constructed in the 13th century and later fortified by Vlad the Impaler, it functioned as a strategic stronghold and defensive fortress. Known for its dramatic views and connection to the Dracula legend, the fortress is accessible via a challenging climb of over 1,400 steps, offering visitors a glimpse into medieval history and folklore.
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Vidraru Dam - Vidraru Dam and Lake, located in Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, is an impressive hydro-engineering feat completed in 1966. The curved arch dam, standing 166 meters high, forms Vidraru Lake, a tranquil reservoir surrounded by lush forests and dramatic peaks. A popular tourist destination, it offers breathtaking views, boating opportunities, and serves as a gateway to the Transfăgărășan Road.
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Transfăgărășan Highway - The Transfăgărășan Highway, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic roads, winds through Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains in the Carpathians. Built in the 1970s, this dramatic route features sharp hairpin turns, sweeping curves, and breathtaking views of rugged peaks, valleys, and waterfalls. A favorite for road trips, it connects Transylvania to Wallachia and offers iconic landmarks like Bâlea Lake and Poenari Fortress along the way.
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Capra Waterfall - Capra Waterfall, located in Romania near the Transfăgărășan Highway, is a spectacular natural attraction. Cascading from a height of over 40 meters, this alpine waterfall is fed by glacial waters and surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountain landscapes. Easily accessible during the summer months, it offers visitors a refreshing stop with stunning views and the soothing sound of rushing water.
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Bâlea Lake - Bâlea Lake is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of about 2,000 meters (6,561 feet), making it one of the highest lakes in the country. The lake is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, surrounded by rugged peaks, dense forests, and alpine meadows. Bâlea Lake is easily accessible in the summer and autumn months via the Transfăgărășan Highway.
- Pick-up from ‘Piața 22 Decembrie 1982’
- Small group up to 8 passengers
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide in English
- Pick-up from ‘Piața 22 Decembrie 1982’
- Small group up to 8 passengers
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunch
- Lunch
This intimate group tour, accommodating a maximum of 8 passengers, seamlessly blends history, engineering wonders, stunning natural scenery, and often provides the opportunity to observe Brown Bears in their natural environment.
The journey begins with a visit to Curtea de Argeș Monastery, renowned for its impressive frescoes illustrating religious…
This intimate group tour, accommodating a maximum of 8 passengers, seamlessly blends history, engineering wonders, stunning natural scenery, and often provides the opportunity to observe Brown Bears in their natural environment.
The journey begins with a visit to Curtea de Argeș Monastery, renowned for its impressive frescoes illustrating religious themes.
Following this, there is a stop at Poenari Fortress, once a strategic bastion of Vlad the Impaler, the figure who inspired Dracula. Although the fortress is currently under renovation and cannot be accessed internally, it can still be admired from the outside.
The tour continues to Vidraru Dam, a remarkable feat of Romanian engineering. Constructed in the 1960s, this imposing structure retains the shimmering waters of Lake Vidraru.
The drive then takes you into the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains National Park.
A stop at Capra Waterfall allows for the appreciation of nature’s beauty and the breathtaking landscapes.
The final destination is Balea Lake, situated at an altitude exceeding 2000 meters, where the renowned Top Gear Road can be admired.
- The Poienari Fortress is currently under renovation and you cannot visit the interior.
- From November to May, it is not possible to reach the Bâlea glacial lake due to the thick layer of snow and the risk of avalanches
- The bears season is from May to October
- Children under 7 years old cannot participate in group tours. Please contact us to give you a private tour offer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
