Bicycle tour in Romania |
Levels
- Strenuous 3
- Difficulty 2
- 4 - 6 hours a day
- Mostly paved roads
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Highlits:
- The Transfagarasan alpine road
- Bran Castle
- Brasov
- Black Church
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Day 1
Otopeni airport in Bucharest - Sinaia (120 km)
Meet at Bucharest Otopeni airport. Transfer by van along the scenic Prahova
valley, through the picturesque mountain resorts of Sinaia.
Accommodation in Sinaia |
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Day 2
Rasnov Fortress
Travel
by car 20 kilometers to Predeal to avoid the traffic, then cycle through the Cold Creek
pass, 3 km uphill A wonderful 9 kilometers downhill follows
through the dense pine forest, with multiple bends, and amazing views. Visit the 14th century fortress of Rasnov.
Then 20 more kilometers to Moeciu. Accommodation in Moeciu |
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Day 3
The first
stop is at the famous Bran Castle, 15 Kilometers from our accommodation. Further we cycle,
34 kilometers through the picturesque foothills of Fagaras mountains. On the evening we
arrive to the Diana Hotel in the Sambata Valley (Saturday valley) Depending on the arrival time we can attend to
the evening service of the Sambata monastery - a marvelous piece of Romanian eclectic
architecture Accommodation in Sambata |
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Day 4
The Transfagarasan pass
Visit the
Sambata Monastery in the morning. Onward we start cycling uphill on the
Transfagarasan alpine road. The scenic road ascends through the heart of the Fagaras
Mountains, the highest road pass in Romania. Pass along the Balea waterfalls. Breathtaking
views everywhere you turn your head. Accommodation in Balea Cabana at over 2000
meters high. |
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Day 5
Downhill on
Transfagarasan, Poienari fortress
Cross the tunnel on the other side of the
Fagaras ridge. A massive downhill follows, passing several
waterfalls, and amazing scenery. The road then follows the Arges valley, and along the
Vidraru Lake. Just 3 kilometers from the lake we will
visit the Poienari fortress, the true fortress of Vlad Dracula. Accommodation in Curtea de Arges |
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Day 6
Visit the Arges Monastery - the mythical church
built by Manole's supreme sacrifice.
Onward the route takes us to Campulung - first
capital of the old Romanian province of Wallachia.
After Campulung the road easily ascends,
between the Bucegi mountains and Piatra Craiului mountains, passing through picturesque
traditional villages
Accommodation in Podul Dambovitei. |
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Day 7
The Fundata Pass
One of the most appreciated,
road passes the Fundata Pass takes us back to Transylvania, on the old main route that
used to connect the two Romanian provinces.
Accommodation in
Moeciu |
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Day 8
Departure Transfer to Airport in Bucharest |
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Tour price - 795
Euro / person
Inclusions:
- All accommodation
- All meals (full board)
- Snacks and non alcoholic beverage
while in tour
- Bikes
- All transfers and transportation with
private minivan
Price
does not include:
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alcoholic beverages,
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airfares,
- any
insurance,
- visa
taxes
Tour price is based on double occupancy, but single supplements are also available.
Note:
these are sample tour plans. We can adapt all our tours to your demands, so just ask, and
we will create your desired trip. |
