About this experience
Transfagarasan road was voted by Top Gear as the most beautiful road in the world. If you don't want to miss it, the Transfagarasan road tour is perfect to discover this spectacular route.
On the way to Transfagarasan, you will also visit Curtea de Arges monastery, a beautiful church with a dark story and you will see Poenari fortress, the ruins of Vlad the Impaler’s castle and Vidraru dam. For the moment, the fortress is closed for restoration, so you can just admire it from the road.
The scenic drive begins after Vidraru damn, so get ready for some adrenaline! For lunch, we will stop at the top of Transfagarasan, in Balea Lac chalet, next to Balea glacier lake. So prepare your camera for this enchanting tour!
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–13 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Free Wifi
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
A beautiful monastery with a dark legend.
Poenari Castle is known as the real Dracula's Castle. Unfortunately, for the moment it is closed for restoration, so we will just pass by it and admire it from the road.
One of the largest dams in Romania.
The most beautiful road in the world
The highest point on Transfagarasan
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Secret Romania
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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