Tour Highlights:
Discover the wildest nature and highest mountains in Romania: This tour will take you on a spectacular road with stops at Fagaras Fortress, Poienari Fortress, Vidraru Dam and Balea Lake! Put on some warm clothes and escape the city to enjoy a day of fresh air and stunning views.
Price for 1 passenger: 265 EUR / pax
Price for 2 passengers: 150 EUR / pax
Price for 3-15 passengers: 100 EUR / pax
Price for children: 100 EUR / chd
Operating Days:Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Tour description and details:
On this day trip you will discover the highest mountains in Romania – the Fagaras Mountains- also known as the Transylvanian Alps.
The tour starts with a visit at Fagaras Fortress; surrounded by a moat, it is the only fortress of its kind in Romania. In the early seventeenth century, the city became the princely residence of Michael the Brave. From 1948 until 1960 the castle was used as a prison. In one of its towers the “The Iron Lady” was found - a medieval torture device. The castle now hosts Fagaras Country Museum which is dedicated to the local history and the municipal library.
Your tour continues across the Land of Fagaras and follows the alpine road that passes through the Fagaras Mountains (the highest mountain range in Romania with Moldoveanu peak standing at 2544 meters). From Cartisoara Village the tour will follow the Transfagarasan road along Balea Valley and pausing on the road near the glacial lake, Balea Lake, to admire the breathtaking views.
After that the tour continues through the longest road tunnel in Romania (887 m length) to reach Vidraru Dam and Vidraru Lake. The tour then takes you to the ruins of Poienari Castle: The legend says that Vlad Tepes, during 1462, after being chased and cornered by the army of Mehmet II “al Fatih”, retreated with some of his soldiers to the Poienari fortress.
Finish the day with a transfer back to Bucharest where your tour ends, arriving late in the evening.
Inclusions:
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Small-group tour
- Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Hotel pickup from hotels in Bucharest only
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Please note: To reach Poenari Fortress you must climb 1480 steps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. On Transfagarasan and Balea Lake it is usually cold, even in summer.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair