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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Explore the Transfagarasan, the highest altitude pass road of Sibiu, the glacial Balea Lake, located at an altitude of 2034 m, the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the Palace and Garden in Avrig, in baroque style, on this full-day private tour.
Please note: This trip can be booked also during the winter season, excepting the hiking part from Balea Waterfall to Balea Lake (to get to Balea Lake it is necessary to take the cable car).
What's included
Transport with air-conditioned car from/to Sibiu
Map of Romania
English speaking guide/driver, according to the program for 1 day from/to Sibiu
Entrance fees to the Fortified Church in Carta and Buckental Palace in Avrig: € 6,00/person
Photo fees
Fortified Church in Carta
What to expect
Transfagarasan Highway
5m · Admission ticket not included
The Transfagarasan mountain road (or national road 7C) is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Located in Romania, it runs through the Fagaras Mountains and has more tunnels and viaducts than any other road in Romania.
Carta Monastery
2m · Admission ticket not included
The Cistercian Abbey from Cârţa the monument has kept its impressive architecture: capitals, keystones, windows and consoles and even the 15th-century western portal. Today the church is frequented by the evangelical community of Cârţa.
Avrig
2h
The Brukenthal is a stately palace from 1788, formerly used as the summer residence of Transylvanian Baron Samuel von Brukenthal. Visitors to the historic Brukenthal Palace can enjoy the Baroque architecture and the large landscaped palace park.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Meeting point: In front of your hotel in Sibiu
Departure hour: 10:00 AM
Operating days: Daily
Duration: 10 hours
All the tours has a guarantee with minimum 2 participants.
Route: Sibiu – Transfagarasan Road - Balea Lake -– Carta - Avrig - Sibiu
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
