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Transfagarasan Road - one day trip from Bucharest
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Curtea de Arges
About
The price is per tour, not per person. So, the cost you see should be divided into the number of tourists. It's a private tour and we can do it also with one tourist.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Entrance fees
Lunch
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The price is per tour, not per person. So, the cost you see should be divided into the number of tourists. It's a private tour and we can do it also with one tourist.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Entrance fees
Lunch
Itinerary
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Curtea de Arges Monastery
The Cathedral from Curtea de Arges is the burial place for Romanians kings and queens. King Carol I and King Ferdinand and their queens Elisabeth and Mary are buried in the main church, and King Carol II, King Michael, and Queen Anne are buried in a new chappel. Also here we discover the legend behind the sacrifice of Manole, the builder.
30 minutes
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Poienari Castle
The real fortress of Dracula, located in Arefu village, Poienari is on the top of the mountain. We have to climb 1480 steps to rich the fortress, but it is not so hard as you expect. Sometimes the access is forbidden due to brown bears attacks. Otherwise, we cand see it from the road.
2 hours
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Vidraru Dam
One of the biggest dams in Romania, Vidraru was built on the Arges river to control it. Now here we produce annual energy of 400 GWh.
15 minutes
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Transfagarasan Highway
"The most beautiful road in the world" - Jeremy Clarkson (BBC - Top Gear). Built by Nicolae Ceausescu as the secret road for the army, in the 70s, now is a tourist attraction. Is open only from 1st of July to the 1st of November. During winter and spring, we can go to the highest point only by cable car.
