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Transfagarasan & Medieval City of Sibiu Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Join the 2-day Transfagarasan & Medieval City of Sibiu Tour from Bucharest for a chance to visit Romania’s two most popular tourist attractions: Sibiu Medieval city considered the most beautiful city in Romania and former European Capital of Culture in 2007 and Transfagarasan high altitude road appreciated by Top Gear as being the “best road in the world”. Cross the Carpathian Mountains and reach the legendary land of Transylvania and then travel above the clouds and admire impressive waterfalls, glacial lakes, and the lofty peaks of the mountains.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- A chance to visit Romania’s two most popular tourist attractions
- Join a small group tour and a chance to discover the secrets of Transfagarasan and Sibiu
- Visit Curtea de Arges Monastery one of the architectural wonders of the country
- Enjoy a scenic drive on the famous highaltitude mountain road of Transfagarasan
- A brief stop at Vidraru Dam the largest arch dam in Romania and one of the largest in Europe
- Explore and spend a night in Sibiu the Romanian town
- Admire Cozia Monastery was built by the Romanian ruler Mircea cel Batran in the 14th century
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest – Curtea de Arges – Vidraru Dam - Trasfagarasan Road - Sibiu (430 km) Transfagarasan & Medieval City of Sibiu Tour will start at 08:00 am at your hotel in Bucharest.
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at Curtea de Argeș Cathedral. After around 2 hours of driving, we will arrive at Curtea de Arges Monastery an important pilgrimage place from the Southern part of Romania, located at the foot of the Fagaras Mountains. During the visit, you will learn about the amazing legend associated with the building of this monastery. After the visit we will stop for lunch at a Romanian restaurant, to get the first taste of our traditional food.
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at Vidraru Dam. Then, we will make the first step on Transfagarasan Road and enjoy a quick stop at Vidraru Dam, an impressive creation of engineering, being the first arch dam in Romania, built in the communist period. Nowadays, it is the favorite place for people passionate about extreme sports.
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Sibiu
Sightseeing at Balea Lake. Driving along the Arges River, you will leave behind the region of Wallachia and head to the region of Transylvania. On our way to the next stop – Balea Glacier Lake, you will be followed by gorgeous landscapes and amazing mountain scenery, and you will cross the longest tunnel in Romania. Surrounded by the stunning mountain peaks of the Fagaras Mountains, Balea Lake will be the perfect place for some beautiful photos.
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at Transfagarasan. Continuing the journey through the Northern part of Transfagarasan Road, the tour guide will tell you more about its construction and how did Transfagarasan Road get to be considered the most beautiful high altitude road in the world, by the British “Top Gear”, in 2013.
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Bucharest
By the end of the first day, you will reach the city of Sibiu one of the seven German medieval citadels in Transylvania. Accommodation in Sibiu.
Day 2
Bucharest
City/Town Tour. Sibiu - Cozia Monastery - Bucharest (280 km) In the morning, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Sibiu. After breakfast, the tour guide will lead you during a short walking tour in the old city center of Sibiu, where you will see the Large Square, the Small Square, Huet Square, the Council Tower, Brukenthal Palace, the Liars Bridge, the Stairs Passage, the Evangelical Cathedral, and you will hear more exciting stories about the town that in 2007 was declared the “European Capital of Culture”.
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at Cozia Monastery. On our way back to Bucharest we will also make a stop at Cozia Monastery, a valuable monument of Romania’s architecture and culture, erected between 1386-1388, by the ruler Mircea the Elder.
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Bucharest
In the evening, arrive at your hotel in Bucharest and this will conclude the Transfagarasan & Medieval City of Sibiu Tour. End of the trip.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transport by AC car/minibus with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel English speaking tour guide
Not Included
Entrance Fees Meals, other than breakfast
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel (or any address in the city)
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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