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Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov
Brasov,
Romania
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Overview
Duration
10h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle and we drive on Transfagarasan highway, built as a strategic military route, is the second-highest paved road in Romania and considered by some to be the most dramatic.
Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"!
IMPORTANT: Transfagarasan road is open between July 1 - October 31! Poienari Fortress is closed until further notice.
When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
What to remember
Important info
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not wheelchair accessible. Sturdy hiking footwear recommended. When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.. Please note - Access to the citadel is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs. Small group tour. Near public transportation. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. IMPORTANT! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.. The cable car operates at least 10 people. Tourists have priority over freight shipments. No cargo is carried on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. In case of adverse weather conditions we do not assume responsibility. In case of technical failure will be refunded the amount paid. Please keep checking tickets. Thank you for understanding. More info: http://balealac.ro/en/balea-lake-balea-waterfall-cablecar/. POIENARI FORTRESS IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Professional guide. Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop-off. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
What's not included
Food and drinks. Gratuities
Know Before You Go
When
08:30 AM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Active Travel Day Tours
Meeting Point
The Council's House, Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Romania
Traveler pickup is offered
Please contact us about the exact pick up time.