Brasov: Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake Day Tour

Your day begins with a pick-up in the morning from your accommodation, launching your journey to the awe-inspiring Fagaras Mountains, renowned as the Transylvanian Alps. Your first stop is at the Balea Waterfall, where you’ll have the opportunity to capture stunning photographs. From here, you’ll proceed to Balea Lake, often regarded as the most beautiful glacial lake in the Carpathian Mountains.

The true highlight of the Transfagarasan Tour commences as you embark on Romania’s most scenic road, acclaimed by the television show Top Gear as “the best road in the world.” The Transfagarasan Highway, reaching elevations as high as 2,034 meters at Balea Lake, offers breathtaking vistas. You’ll have an hour and a half to revel in the natural beauty of the surroundings, enjoying a revitalizing lunch. Departing from the Transfagarasan Highway, you’ll journey through Tara Romaneasca towards the Vidaru Dam, an impressive man-made dam surrounded by towering mountains.

Following the Vidraru Dam stop, your route takes you through the captivating Curtea de Arges, nestled in picturesque landscapes. This location holds immense historical significance in Romania, housing an ancient Princely Court dating back to the 14th century and a renowned monastery with a fascinating yet macabre legend.

Continuing the Transfagarasan Tour, your next destination is the Dragoslavele Mausoleum, a poignant monument dedicated to the Romanian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. Afterward, you’ll follow a dramatic mountain route to reach Bran.

Concluding the Transfagarasan Tour, a transfer will take you back to Brasov, marking the end of your journey, with an anticipated late evening arrival.

It is a full day tour

• Explore the majestic Fagaras Mountains, often referred to as the Transylvanian Alps.
• Visit the captivating Balea Lake, renowned as one of the Carpathian Mountains’ most beautiful glacial lakes.
• Drive along Romania’s iconic Transfagarasan Highway, acclaimed as “the best road in the world.”
• Discover the Vidaru Dam, a striking man-made reservoir surrounded by mountains.
• Explore the historically significant Curtea de Arges and its ancient Princely Court and monastery.
• Pay tribute at the Dragoslavele Mausoleum, dedicated to Romanian World War I soldiers.
• Marvel at the stunning landscapes and dramatic mountain routes on your journey.

• English-speaking travel guide/driver.
• Private car transportation.
• Pick-up from any address in Brasov.

• The Transfagarasan Tour promises a day filled with awe-inspiring natural beauty and significant historical sites, allowing you to immerse yourself in Romania’s rich landscapes and heritage.
• This proposed itinerary can be customized to meet your specific expectations and preferences. If you have different ideas or requests, please feel free to contact us, and we will work to tailor the tour to your needs.