Transfagarasan Highway - Private day trip from Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover some of the lesser known attractions in Transylvania on this full-day private tour from Bucharest. Visit attractions such as the Curtea de Arges Monastery, the Poenari Fortress where Vlad the Impaler spent many years, Lake Balea, and the famous and windy Transfagarasan Highway. Learn more about the history of Romania from your tour guide and stop throughout the day to capture photos of the beautiful region.

Discover unique Transylvania attractions on a full-day tour from Bucharest
Visit attractions like the Poenari Fortress and the Transfagarasan Highway
Learn about the history and legends of Transylvania throughout the day
Enjoy a personalized experience with a private tour guide and vehicle

What's Included

Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Transportation by modern & air-conditioned car/van
English speaking guide
Assistance during the entire trip

Entrance fees & Photo fees (approx. EUR 5)
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer pick-up from all hotels & apartment rentals in Bucharest.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Curtea de Arges Cathedral

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Transfagarasan (Pass By)

Balea Waterfall

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a jacket as weather in the mountains can rapidly change

Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.9

based on 7 reviews

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Best Day Trip from Bucharest

Jessica_E, Oct 2023

Great experience with stunning views. This was our favorite day trip from Bucharest, and we highly recommend as a must do while visiting Romania

Talk to your tour guides ahead of time!

Emilie_S, Jul 2023

Unfortunately the company that we booked through had gone out of business and Viator was unaware. The tour did not happen for us and it was too late after waiting to see if they would arrive and talking with Viator to get another trip anywhere outside of Bucharest that day. It was the only day we had available for a long day excursion so we were not able to leave Bucharest. I would recommend the tour but contact the vendor that is hosting your tour ahead to confirm that they have your reservation and that you speak to them prior to your arrival. We were very disappointed to not get to go. We were refunded but lost out on an amazing experience. Additionally, many hotels offer tours to Transfagarasan Road and these can be arranged through your hotel for around the same prices listed here. I have used Viator in several countries and never had a problem before but this has been a very dissapponting experience this time.

Scenic drive on an Autumn day!

Candace_D, Nov 2021

Whether you are looking to learn a little about Romania or get some great photos for your Instagram (or both, in my case!) - this tour is a great pick. Too many photos to upload! What a great day tour to get out of our hotel in Bucharest and see some sights. Our tour guide (Aiden) was awesome and very informative about all things related to Romania. I was so excited to see several bears on the road amongst the fall-foliage! Also was able to stop at a neat monastery along the way and see how people in smaller towns live compared to Bucharest. I found this tour with a guide to be worth it since we were able to relax and power-nap in the backseat after a long day. Renting a car would have been entirely too much hassle. Save yourself the time and exhaustion and go with Aiden, instead. You’ll be in good hands, have someone to take you and your friend’s/family photos and feel like you made a new friend!

Highlight of my vacation

Sarah_D, Nov 2019

This was an incredible tour. Our tour guide Claudiu was very knowleablge, friendly, and attentive. My mom and I were feeling a bit under the weather but Claudiu made sure we felt comfortable on the long drive. The views were amazing with lots of photo opportunities. I would highly recommend this tour !

Spectacular views

Laura C, Nov 2019

Cristian was an fabulous guide, so knowledgeable and an excellent driver. We visited the monastery in Sinaia before getting to the highway. We were unable to visit the Fortress due to bear activity which was a shame, and alas no bears were spotted in the forest- though one had smashed up one of the food sellers huts the previous night up at the lake. The highway was a series of hairpin bends, through trees with glorious autumn colours. We stopped at the Dam when it began to snow! It gradually got colder as we travelled upwards, and there was a lot of fog. It cleared once we were through the 1km tunnel to the lake, and the snow had settled.