13-Hour Transylvania Highlights Tour with the Transfagarasan Road

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historical region of Transylvania with its medieval towns and majestic castles
• 02 Discover the ruins of Poienari Citadel, once home to Vlad the Impaler
• 03 Visit Vidraru Dam, the highest dam in Europe, and the picturesque Vidraru Lake
• 04 Experience the spectacular Transfagarasan Mountain Road, renowned worldwide for its breathtaking views
• 05 Reach great heights above the clouds at the stunning Balea Lake in the Carpathians

Explore Transylvania, a historical region in central Romania known for its medieval towns, mountainous borders, and castles. Discover the Transfagarasan Mountain Road and visit some of the most beautiful sights in the Carpathian Mountains, including both natural and human-made marvels in the Transylvanian region of Romania. From the ruins of Poienari Citadel to Balea Lake and Fagaras Stronghold, this tour brings together some of the area's most remarkable highlights in a single day.

From the ruins of Poienari Citadel to Balea Lake and Fagaras Stronghold, this tour brings together some of the area's most remarkable highlights in a single day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Transylvania

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Transylvania Highlights and the Transfagarasan Road

Visit the following places:

• The ruins of Poienari Citadel, also known as Vlad the Impaler's Citadel, linked to the medieval Romanian ruler whose image is associated with Count Dracula.

• Vidraru Dam, the highest dam in Europe.

• Vidraru Lake, the largest lake in Romania.

• The Transfagarasan Mountain Road, one of the most spectacular roads in the world.

• Balea Lake, a mountain lake situated at such a high altitude that we will sometimes be above the clouds.

• Fagaras Stronghold, one of the best-preserved medieval citadels in Romania.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All taxes, fees, and handling charges

• Entrance fees

• Local guide

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Private tour

• Round-trip private transfer

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Bottled water and soda

What's Not Included

• Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Transylvania, Romania

Tour start

Transylvania, Romania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.