Private Tour - Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway

Private Tour - Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway

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Embark on an unforgettable Private Tour along Romania’s most spectacular road – the Transfăgărășan Highway, hailed by Top Gear as the best driving road in the world.
Our adventure begins with a visit to the stunning Curtea de Argeș Monastery, a landmark of Romanian history and architecture, where kings and queens now rest.
From there, we head towards the ruins of Poenari Fortress, perched dramatically above the Argeș River Valley. Though we won’t climb to the top, we’ll stop to admire the fortress from below and hear its connection to Vlad the Impaler, the real Dracula.
Next, we wind our way up the mountains to the impressive Vidraru Dam, a massive hydro-engineering structure offering panoramic views.
The journey continues higher into the Făgăraș Mountains, with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching the breathtaking Bâlea Lake, nestled at over 2,000 metres altitude.
Before descending, we’ll also stop to admire Capra Waterfall – a beautiful cascade surrounded by unspoiled nature.

Activity location

Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Bulevardul Basarabilor 1,
- 115300, Curtea de Arges, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Bulevardul Basarabilor 1,
- 115300, Curtea de Arges, Romania

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What's included, what's not

Private transport
Hotel Pickup in Bucharest
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide in English
Lunch

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Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to Balea Lake can only be made from June to November. In winter and spring, the last 8 km cannot be covered due to heavy snow and avalanche risk

Activity itinerary

Curtea de Arges Monastery

Curtea de Argeș Monastery is one of the most famous and historically significant religious sites in Romania. A masterpiece of Byzantine and Romanian Orthodox architecture, with Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance influences. It serves as a burial place for Romanian royalty, including: • King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth • King Ferdinand and Queen Marie

Poenari Citadel

Poenari Citadel is a medieval fortress located on a steep cliff in the Făgăraș Mountains, near the town of Arefu, Romania. It is famously associated with Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Țepeș), the 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, who is often linked to the Dracula legend. Here we will not be able to enter the fortress but we will see it from the outside.

Vidraru Dam

Vidraru Dam and Lake, located in Romania's Făgăraș Mountains, is a stunning hydro-engineering marvel completed in 1966. The curved arch dam, standing 166 metres high, creates Vidraru Lake, a serene reservoir surrounded by lush forests and dramatic peaks. A popular destination for tourists, it offers breathtaking views, boating, and serves as a gateway to the Transfăgărășan Road.

Transfagarasan Highway

The Transfăgărășan Highway, often called one of the world’s most scenic roads, winds through Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains in the Carpathians. Built in the 1970s, this dramatic route features sharp hairpin turns, sweeping curves, and breathtaking views of rugged peaks, valleys, and waterfalls. A favourite for road trips, it connects Transylvania to Wallachia and offers iconic landmarks like Balea Lake and Poenari Fortress along the way.

Le Lac Balea

1h 30m

Bâlea Lake is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of about 2,000 metres (6,561 feet), it is one of the highest lakes in the country. The lake is known for its stunning natural beauty, surrounded by rugged peaks, dense forests, and alpine meadows. Bâlea Lake is easily accessible in the summer and autumn months via the Transfăgărășan Highway.

Capra Wasserfall

Capra Waterfall (Romanian: Cascada Capra, also known as Goat Waterfall) is a stunning natural attraction located in the Făgăraș Mountains, near the Transfăgărășan road in Romania. It is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the region and a popular stop for travellers exploring the scenic landscapes of the Carpathians.

Location

Activity location

Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Bulevardul Basarabilor 1,
- 115300, Curtea de Arges, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Bulevardul Basarabilor 1,
- 115300, Curtea de Arges, Romania

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