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Day trip to Transfagarasan Highway from Bucharest

By Rolandia
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Overview

Take a road trip on Transfagarasan from Bucharest and discover a small part of Romania through breathtaking sceneries, vampire stories, and medieval fortresses.

Activity location
  • Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Grand Hotel Bucharest
    • 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
    • 010051, București, București, Romania

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What's included, what's not

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    Professional English-speaking guide
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    Entrance fees
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    Transportation with a modern vehicle
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    Bottle of water
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    Lunch (approx. €13/person)
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    Photography fees
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    Tips for the tour guide

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Poenari Citadel
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Due to renovations, Poenari Castle is closed and cannot be visited until 2025
Transfagarasan Highway
  • 1h
Drive on the most famous road in Romania, Transfagarasan Highway.
Le Lac Balea
  • 1h 30m
Balea Lake: A stunning glacier lake nestled in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, offering serene beauty and hiking adventures at high altitudes.
Vidraru Dam
  • 20m
Vidraru Dam: Towering at 525 feet, it ranks among Europe's tallest, offering breathtaking views and engineering marvels in Romania's scenic landscape.

Location

Activity location
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    Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Grand Hotel Bucharest
    • 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
    • 010051, București, București, Romania

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