Private Tour: Crossing the Transfagarasan Road into Wallachia
Meeting point: In front of your hotel
Departure hour: 08:00 AM
Operating days: Daily (from 01st July until 31st October)
Duration: 12 hours
Route: Sibiu – Transfagarasan Road – Poienari – Curtea de Arges – Balea - Sibiu
Highlights:
- Enjoy a 12 Hours private tour from Sibiu
- Enjoy the landscapes offered by the Transfagasaran Road
- Visit Curtea de Arges and Cozia Monasteries
Full description:
You will start our journey on the Transfagarasan Road - the highest altitude pass road. You will discover the beauty of the glacial Balea Lake (2034 m), Vidraru dam lake and the famous orthodox Monasteries of Curtea de Arges and Cozia.
The Transfagarasan mountain road is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Located in Romania, it runs through Fagaras mountains and it represents a challenge for every driver because of its sharp hairpin turns
Via Transfăgărăşan road through a breathtakingly majestic landscape, we go to Curtea de Arges Monastery is the most important pilgrimage and prayer place in the county of Arges. Founded in the time of voivode Neagoe Basarab, between 1512 and 1517, today is the burial place for our royal family.
On our way back to Sibiu we will also admire the Monastery Cozia, built close to Călimănești by Mircea the Elder in 1388 and housing his tomb, is one of the most valuable monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania.
Please Note:
- The tour is available for minimum 2 persons
- We offer EUR 10,00 / person discount for groups (4 - 8 persons)
- This tour can be booked from 1st of July until the 31st of October
Itinerary
Crossing the Tansfagarasan Road into Wallachia
Meeting point: in front of your hotelYou will visit this places:
Cozia Monastery • Curtea de Arges Monastery • The glacial lake Balea Lac • Vidraru Dam LakeIncluded destinations:
Bâlea Lac • Cozia • Curtea de Argeș • Sibiu • TransfăgărășanServices
Service name | Description | Included | Price |
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Transport by a modern air-conditioned car | From/to Sibiu | Yes | - |
English speaking specialized guide | Yes | - | |
Map | with Romania | Yes | - |
Entrance fees | No | € 5,00/person | |
Photo fees | No | - | |
Personal expenses (alcohol, souvenirs, etc.) | No | - |
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