12 hours
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English
Overview
See the beauty of the Transfagarasan mountain road even if you don’t have your own vehicle on this small-group tour from Bucharest. Before reaching the famous road, stop along the way at Curtea de Argeș Monastery with a 30-minute visit and Poenari Citadel to learn its history with Vlad the Impaler. In the mountains stop at panoramic viewpoints and visit Vidraru Dam and Vidraru Lake. Balea Lake is accessible only from June to October.
Operated by
Dreamlike Journeys SRL
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Great tour and awesome tour guide
Brian_A, Dec 2025
This was a great tour and our tour guide was awesome!! He was informative and engaging right from the start of pick up. Great sense of humor and very accommodating. We truly enjoyed having him for our guide and highly recommend him.
Amazing trip highly...
Dennis_J, Dec 2025
Amazing trip highly recommend our tour guide was the best cannot recommend him enough one of the best trips iv’e been on
Memorable and fun
AnnaliseS1117, Nov 2025
The trip was really enjoyable. Our guide Sebastain was incredibly informative and helpful. Great way to see a beautiful part of Romania
Rosanna’s tours are wonderful, informative, funny and excellent driving!
Samantha_D, Nov 2025
This is a long tour so be prepared to be in the van a lot. However, the views are spectacular. No bears on our trip sadly as they are now hibernating but the tour was wonderful anyway. Our driver Rosanna was lovely, she is a very good driver and tells you lots about the history of the places you visit. The views in the mountains are wonderful. We had some great food (paid for separately), but enjoyed a comfortable ride with lots of views and tours of churches etc. Wonderful waterfalls in the mountains and the Dam was incredible. Rosanna has a great sense of humour and really deserves lots of praise. Highly recommend
Itinerary
Curtea de Arges Monastery
The Curtea de Argeș Monastery is famous for its elaborate stonework, spiraled towers, intricate decorative motifs, and harmonious proportions. The design is highly unique and doesn’t resemble typical Orthodox churches, partly due to the strong Byzantine and Moorish influences.
Inside, the walls are adorned with beautiful frescoes, and the atmosphere is deeply spiritual and historic.
⚰️ Royal Tombs:
The monastery is the burial place of Romanian royalty, including:
• King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth
• King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie
30 minutesVidraru Dam
Poenari Fortress is a historic citadel located in Romania, perched atop a steep cliff in the Carpathian Mountains. Built in the 13th century and later enhanced by Vlad the Impaler, it served as a strategic stronghold and a defensive fortress. Known for its dramatic views and association with 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.
We see the fortress from exterior.
20 minutesVidraru Dam
Vidraru Dam and Lake, located in Romania's Făgăraș Mountains, is a stunning hydro-engineering marvel completed in 1966. The curved arch dam, standing 166 meters high, creates Vidraru Lake, a serene reservoir surrounded by lush forests and dramatic peaks. A popular destination for tourists, it offers breathtaking views, boating, and serves as a gateway to the Transfăgărășan Road.
20 minutesTransfagarasan Highway
The Transfăgărășan Highway, often called 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 Balea Lake and Poenari Fortress along the way.
3 hoursCapra Wasserfall
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.
15 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Pick-up from: 'Piața 21 Decembrie 1989'
- Small group up to 7 passengers
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide in English
Exclusions
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 7 years old cannot participate in shared group tours. Please contact us to give you a private tour offer.
- We will NOT visit the interior of Poenari Fortress, we will only see it from below - outside. To enter in Poenari Fortress you have to climb 66 floors on the stairs!
- Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers, they do not stop to Poenari Fortress and Curtea de Argeș Monastery
- Bâlea Glaciar Lake is accessible only in the summer and early autumn months, from June to October
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.