Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov

• Letting someone else drive allows you to enjoy the scenery

• Receive personalized attention in a small group

• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

Your tour begins with pickup at your Brasov hotel, where you’ll board a climate-controlled vehicle destined for the beautiful sites of the Transfagarasan Highway. During the 1.5-hour drive to your first stop, your guide provides commentary that details the history of the strategic military route. On arrival at Balea Waterfall, you’ll stop to capture photographs before proceeding to Balea Lake, arguably the most beautiful glacial lake in the Carpathian Mountains. Revitalize with lunch (own expense) and then wind your way down the Transfagarasan Highway, through Tara Romaneasca, to the Vidaru Dam, a striking man-made dam surrounded by mountains. Following a 1-hour drive, you’ll arrive at Poienari Castle, the former fortress of Vlad the Impaler. As you ascend 1,500 steps to the castle, your guide encourages you with historical information surrounding the Romanian ruler who inspired the character of Dracula. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramas and ancient ruins. Then, relax during the 3-hour journey back to your Brasov hotel.   

• Professional guide

• Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop-off

• Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

• Food and drinks

• Gratuities