Transfagarasan Highway and Bran Castle Day Trip From Brasov
This tour combines sightseeing with history and culture. If your time in Brasov is limited you can tick two very important boxes of Transylvania by visiting the Bran (Dracula) Castle and the Transfagarasan highway in the same day. While you can visit Bran 365 days per year, the mountain road is only open a few months during the summer and autumn. During the Transfagarasan day trip we drive close to the altitude of 2050 meters above sea level. On the road we stop at the Balea Waterfall. Here we check out the souvenir shops and taste some of the local snacks. At the Balea Lake we can have a proper lunch, after we hike around the lake. More souvenirs are available here too. Other short stops for spectacular roadside landscapes are also included.
The Bran Castle tour is done either at the start or at the end of the day, depending on the day of the week.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
Starting point.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Transfăgărășan, Romania
We do several stops on the road for photo sessions and admiring of the beautiful landscape.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cascada Bâlea, Transfăgărășan Comuna, Cârțișoara, Romania
Souvenirs and various local snacks are found here. We stop for a short walk and for checking out the small shops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Le Lac Balea, Fagaras Mountains Romania
Situated at an altitude of 2034 meters above sea level the lake provides a peaceful and spectacular ambience. We will hike around it and have drinks or lunch on the terrace that overviews the lake.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Guided tour of the garden and the inside of the castle is included in this trip. A spectacular medieval castle that's linked to the Dracula legend.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Parking Fees
Exclusions
- Bran Castle entrance fee (40 ron) isn't included.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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