Transfăgărășan -Top Gear Road, Small-group max 7 & Pick-up

Avoid big bus (coach) on the winding road! Join a small group (maximum 7) in a minivan! Drive the stunning Transfăgărășan Top Gear Road, stop near Poenari Fortress - the real Dracula Castle! Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, once a stronghold of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We will not enter in to the fortress, we see it from exterior. We stop at the imposing Vidraru Dam, a marvel of engineering, where you can take in the stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks. We admire the goat waterfall and we can taste/buy some local products (cheeses, pastrama, jams, alcoholic beverages, etc.). The destination is the Balea glacial lake - the place of view on the winding road (open only fron June to October), at over 2000 meters altitude, where we have lunch and free time for hiking and pictures. We stay here for 90 minutes. This tour blends culture and scenic beauty, offering an unforgettable day. Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers!

Recogida

Se ofrece recogida, o puede acudir al punto de inicio.

Tipo de entrada

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tamaño del grupo

Hasta 7 viajeros

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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!
• Bâlea Glaciar Lake (the view point to the winding road) is accesibile only from June to October, in the rest of the year we visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery end the grave of the royal family
• We offer a 30-50% discount for solo travelers who have paid the full price and joined a group.
• Drive the stunning Transfăgărășan Top Gear Road, stop near Poenari Fortress - the real Dracula Castle! Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, once a stronghold of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We will not enter in to the fortress, we see it from exterior. We stop at the imposing Vidraru Dam, a marvel of engineering, where you can take in the stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks. We admire the goat waterfall and we can taste/buy some local products (cheeses, pastrama, jams, alcoholic beverages, etc.). The destination is the Balea glacial lake - the place of view on the winding road (open only fron June to October), at over 2000 meters altitude, where we have lunch and free time for hiking and pictures. This unique tour blends cultural discovery and scenic beauty, offering an unforgettable day.
• In Romania, eating in the van is generally considered a sign of disrespect and can even be seen as offensive. We highly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping the car clean. Please feel free to enjoy your food or snacks entirely outside the vehicle during stops. !!!
• This tour covers a distance of 480 km, of which 280 km are on the highway.