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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam & Argeș Monastery, Private

5.030 reviews
Bucharest
by Viator
Duration10 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageNO, Hindi

The Experience

We start with a pick-up directly from your hotel and drive 2 hours to Curtea de Argeș, followed by a short stop for coffee, snacks, and a leg stretch.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(30 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹16,571

    Includes: Private transportation · Hotel pick-up · Air-conditioned vehicle · +1 more

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Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Bucharest

Good to know

Restrictions

  • To visit the fortress Poenari you have to climb 1480 steps
  • We start with a pick-up directly from your hotel and drive 2 hours to Curtea de Argeș, followed by a short stop for coffee, snacks, and a leg stretch. Next we drive 30 minutes to Poenari Fortress (The Real Dracula's Castle) the ultimate challenge—climbing 1,480 steps (approx. 45 mins) through the forest. At the top, explore the authentic ruins built by Vlad the Impaler and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. After we drive 10 minutes to Vidraru Dam, a massive 1960s engineering marvel and its stunning 16 km long lake, bordering the Făgăraș National Park. Next we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at Treehouse Village, a charming restaurant hidden in nature. Note: Keep your eyes open! There is a high chance of spotting wild brown bears safely from the car along this mountain road. On the way bach we stop to Curtea de Argeș Monastery and visit the former capital of Wallachia to see the beautiful royal monastery where Romania’s Kings and Queens are buried. After we return to Bucharest.

About the guide

Guide type
Self Guided
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness