🏨 The Road in the Sky: Transfagarasan Highway Day Trip from Bucharest Activity

The Road in the Sky: Transfagarasan Highway Day Trip from Bucharest

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

One of the highest roads in Romania, the Transfagarasan Road has been called by the Top Gear presenters as "the best road in the world". If you visit Romania, a ride on this scenic mountain road is, therefore, a must. Located 3 hours North of Bucharest, a trip on the Transfagarasan will provide you with some of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe, a look into the fascinating rural life in Romania and into the country's spirituality and history.

What's Included

Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pick-up and drop-off

Professional English Speaking Guide

Small-Group tour ( maximum of 6 people per group)

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 0
YOUTH: Age: 12 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 90

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)

The journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading north .

• Admission Ticket Free

Curtea de Arges Monastery

The journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading northwards to the former capital of the medieval Wallachian principality, Curtea de Arges. Situated in a picturesque landscape, this is one of the most historically significant places in Romania. Curtea de Arges is the home of an old Princely Court, dated back to the 14th century and a famous monastery, with a very interesting yet gruesome legend.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vidraru Dam

After the visit, travel toward the Carpathian Mountains stopping to admire the Vidraru Dam, one of the largest in Romania.

• Admission Ticket Free

Transfagarasan Highway

Finally, enjoy a memorable ride along the picturesque Transfagarasan, declared by Top Gear, "the best road in the world". Built high up in the Fagaras Mountains, the road stretches for 62 miles (100 km), offering breathtaking views.

Stops will be made on the way to admire the scenery, take photos on top at Balea Lake and simply enjoy the strong and healthy mountain air with fantastic aerial views before heading back to Bucharest, which will be reached in the evening.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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