The Road in the Sky Transfagarasan Highway Day Trip from Bucharest

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Itinerary ^{12 hours}

This is a typical itinerary for this product.

• Pass by
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  Triumph Arch, Bucharest

  The journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading north.

• Pass by
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  Vidraru Dam, Curtea de Arges, Arges County, Southern Romania

  After the visit, travel toward the Carpathian Mountains stopping to admire the Vidraru Dam, one of the largest in Romania.

• 4 hours Stop at
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  Transfagarasan Highway, Curtea de Arges, Arges County, Southern Romania

  Finally, enjoy a memorable ride along the picturesque Transfagarasan, declared by Top Gear, "the best road in the world". Built high up in the Fagaras Mountains, the road stretches for 62 miles (100 km), offering breathtaking views. Stops will be made on the way to admire the scenery, take photos on top at Balea Lake and simply enjoy the strong and healthy mountain air with fantastic aerial views before heading back to Bucharest, which will be reached in the evening.

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Arges, Arges County, Southern Romania

  The journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading northwards to the former capital of the medieval Wallachian principality, Curtea de Arges. Situated in a picturesque landscape, this is one of the most historically significant places in Romania. Curtea de Arges is the home of an old Princely Court, dated back to the 14th century and a famous monastery, with a very interesting yet gruesome legend.

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