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Day Trip from Bucharest to Dracula’s Fortress & Transfagarasan

By AmberOdysseys
Free cancellation available
Price is P 18,941 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 10h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover the Transfagarasan Highway, one of the most spectacular roads in Europe, famous for its breathtaking scenery and its appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009, which made it a top tourist attraction. This winding road, full of switchbacks, hairpin turns, and steep drop-offs, offers unforgettable views along the way. Visitors can explore Poenari Castle, the former fortress of Vlad the Impaler, and stop to admire the stunning sights of Vidraru Dam, Balea Lake, and Capra Waterfall. It’s the perfect trip for those looking to combine adventure, history, and spectacular nature.

Activity location

  • Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

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Day Trip from Bucharest to Dracula’s Fortress & Transfagarasan
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 18,531.39 x 1 AdultP 18,531.39
Paid at activityP 409.64
Total
Price is P 18,941.03
Until Tue, Nov 11

What's included, what's not

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    Private transportation
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    WiFi on board
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Pick-up and Drop-off at Your Location
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    Lunch
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    tickets

Know before you book

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Excess hour will be for travel time

Activity itinerary

Poienari Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Poenari Fortress, the real stronghold of Dracula, was built in the 13th century and rebuilt by Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century, serving as a strategic defense against Ottoman invasions. Perched on a rocky peak above the Argeș Valley, the fortress controlled trade and military routes, and today its ruins preserve the authentic atmosphere of the medieval era. Access is via 1,480 steps, but the spectacular views and stories of courage and strategy make the visit truly unforgettable
Vidraru Dam
  • 20m
Vidraru Dam, located on the Argeș River in Romania, was completed in 1966 and forms Lake Vidraru. This impressive arch dam was primarily built to generate hydroelectric power. It stands 166 meters high, stretches 305 meters in length, and can hold up to 465 million cubic meters of water. The reservoir created by the dam has a total shoreline of 28 kilometers.
Transfagarasan Highway
  • 2h
The Transfagarasan Highway is Romania’s most spectacular and well-known road, and thanks to its appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009, it has become one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Built between 1970 and 1974 at the initiative of Nicolae Ceaușescu, the road was originally designed as a strategic military route. Fully open only from June to October, its highest point reaches 2,042 meters at the tunnel connecting the northern and southern sides at Lake Balea. Along the route, visitors can enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, waterfalls, and glacial lakes
Capra Wasserfall
  • 10m
Capra Waterfall is a natural wonder, with crystal-clear waters cascading spectacularly over the cliffs. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful scenery and take memorable photos to capture unforgettable moments.
Bâlea Lake
  • 2h
Bâlea Lake is a glacier lake situated at an altitude of 2,034 m in the Făgăraș Mountains, Sibiu County. It is accessible by car via the Transfăgărășan Road during the summer, while in winter the road is not passable, so our trip ends at Cabana Capra. Here, you can enjoy a meal and take in the spectacular views of the Făgăraș Mountains.

Location

Activity location

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    Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Poienari Castle
    • Transfagarasan
    • 117040, Arefu, Romania

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