Transfagarasan Road Winter Tour: Cable Car Adventure and Historical Monastery Visit
Curtea de Arges
Embark on a thrilling winter tour of the Transfagarasan Road, including a cable car adventure to Balea Lake and a visit to a historical monastery. Discover breathtaking mountain views and indulge in a tasty lunch at a mountain hut. Don't miss the chance to explore the 13th-century Gothic monastery and the beautiful Fagaras fortress. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Transfagarasan Highway - You will approach the Transfagarasan road from the northern part. Because the road is closed during the winter due to heavy snow, you are going to go up to Balea lake by cable car.
  • Carta Monastery - You will visit this old Cistercian monastery, built in the 13th century in a Gothic style.
  • Fagaras Fortress - If there is enough time, you will visit the Fagaras fortress, built in the 14th century as one of the strongest fortifications in Transylvania.
What's Included
  • Accommodation pick-up and drop-off in Brasov
  • Complimentary warm beverage (hot tea or mulled wine)
  • Included entrance fee to Carta Cistercian Monastery
  • Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned/heated vehicle
  • Cable car tickets included (with refund option for inclement weather)
  • Guided tour with an English-speaking licensed guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee to Fagaras fortress
  • Other personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Your escort will collect you from your Brasov lodging early in the day. In roughly two hours, you’ll reach the base station of the cable car on the Transfagarasan road. The only means of reaching Balea lake from this point is by the cable car. The journey spans over 3.7 kilometers, elevating you from 1200 meters to 2040 meters. Once you ascend, inhale the fresh mountain breeze and feel at liberty to roam around. When hunger strikes, treat yourself to a delightful meal in one of the huts. Ultimately, take the cable car back to the base station. Proceed towards the small town of Carta to marvel at a gothic monastery from the 13th century. If time permits, experience the impressive Fagaras Fortress, a 14th-century construction, on your return to Brasov. Upon your arrival in Brasov, your guide will accompany you to your accommodation.
*Please remember that the cable car only operates with a minimum of 10 passengers and favorable weather. In case of adverse weather preventing cable car operation, you will receive a partial refund.

Location
Transfagarasan Highway
Dn 7C, Sibiu and Arges County
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.