Seven days self-drive trip to Transfagarasan and Transalpina Highways
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable seven-day journey through the enchanting landscapes of Romania. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, taking you from the bustling city of Bucharest to the medieval fortifications of Transylvania. Explore the architectural marvels of Curtea de Arges Monastery, drive through the world's most beautiful road - Transfagarasan Highway, and discover the gastronomic delights of Sibiu. Traverse the highest road in Romania - Transalpina Highway, marvel at the grandeur of Corvin Castle, and delve into the history of Alba Carolina Fortress. Experience the otherworldly beauty of Turda Salt Mine, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Biertan and Sighisoara, and immerse yourself in the traditional charm of Viscri. The tour culminates with a visit to the famous Bran Castle and the splendid Peles Castle, before returning to Bucharest.
Included
Breakfasts
Touring pack - a folder with the itinerary, recommendations, and tips for a better trip
Airport transfers
Accommodation for 6 nights in centrally located hotels
Rented car - VW Golf 6, Skoda Rapid or similar
Map
Attractions
Rupea Citadel
Viscri
Peleș Castle
Curtea Domnească
Bran Castle
Trascău Fortress
Cluj-Napoca Art MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest
- Bucharest - Arrival day
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania! Upon arrival, our driver will escort you to your hotel. Check-in is available from 2 PM, and for early arrivals, luggage storage is available. At 6 PM, meet your tour expert in the hotel lobby for a brief overview of the tour and to receive your car and touring pack. Spend the night in Bucharest.
Day 2 – Day 2: Bucharest to Sibiu via Curtea de Arges Monastery and Transfagarasan Highway
- Bucharest
- Curtea de Argeș
- Sibiu
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- Transfăgărășan tunel
- Curtea Domnească
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Depart from Bucharest and head towards the picturesque region of Transylvania. Your first stop is the historical Curtea de Arges Monastery, a 16th-century edifice that serves as the tomb of the Romanian Royal Family. Continue your journey on the Transfagarasan Highway, often hailed as the most beautiful road in the world. End your day in Sibiu, Europe's 'Gastronomic capital' and a medieval fortification in Transylvania. Overnight in Sibiu.
Day 3 – Day 3: Sibiu to Alba Iulia via Transalpina Highway and Corvin Castle
- Sibiu
- Hunedoara
- Alba County
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- Trascău Fortress
- Colț Monastery
- Transalpina King's Road
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Start your day with a drive on the Transalpina Highway, the highest road in Romania. Then, visit the magnificent Corvin Castle, a Renaissance-Gothic masterpiece built on a rock above the Zlasi river. Your final destination for the day is Alba Iulia, where you can explore the 18th-century Alba Carolina Fortress. Spend the night in Alba Iulia.
Day 4 – Day 4: Alba Iulia to Sighisoara via Turda Salt Mine and Biertan
- Turda
- Biertan
- Sighișoara
- Alba County
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- Viscri
- Cluj-Napoca Art Museum
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Depart from Alba Iulia and head towards the Turda Salt Mine, a subterranean wonder that offers otherworldly views. Continue to Biertan, home to the largest fortified church in Transylvania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End your day in Sighisoara, the only inhabited medieval fortress included in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Here, you can learn about Dracula's legends and the life of Vlad the Impaler. Overnight in Sighisoara.
Day 5 – Day 5: Sighisoara to Brasov via Viscri and Rupea Fortress
- Viscri
- Rupea
- Brasov
- Sighișoara
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- Rupea Citadel
- Viscri
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Leave Sighisoara and drive to Viscri, a charming village that has preserved its traditions and captivated the heart of Prince Charles. Visit the Fortified Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Rupea Fortress, one of the oldest settlements in Romania, before reaching Brasov, a city founded by the Teutonic Knights at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Overnight in Brasov.
Day 6 – Day 6: Brasov to Bucharest via Bran Castle, Orthodox Monastery in Sinaia, and Peles Castle
- Bran
- Sinaia
- Bucharest
- Brasov
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- Peleș Castle
- Bran Castle
- Brebu Monastery
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Visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, and delve into the fascinating stories of Dracula. Continue to the Orthodox Monastery in Sinaia before visiting the splendid Peles Castle, a Gothic-style castle built by the first king of Romania. In the evening, return to Bucharest. Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 7 – Day 7: Departure from Bucharest
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After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule. This marks the end of your unforgettable journey through Romania.
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