The most beautiful roads in Europe Transfagarasan & Transalpina

Experience two days cycling adventure, crossing two times the Carpathians from South to North and from North to South across the most spectacular roads. One night accommodation in Curtea de Arges – former Wallachian capital, one night in Sibiu – former European Cultural Capital in 2006 and one night in Horezu – UNESCO World Heritage city.

- Trip occurs in summer and early autumn
- Around 250 km by bike across Transfagarasan and Transalpina – the highest roads in Romania
- Professional support, guiding and assistance
- Bike rental and transportation
- Three night accommodation

PROGRAM: In the summer and early autumn.

PRICE
Single Supplement (including bicycle) - 845 EUR
2 - 4 participants (including bicycle) - 785 EUR
5 - 8 participants (including bicycle) - 685 EUR
+9 participants (including bicycle) - 585 EUR

Single Supplement (without bicycle) - 755 EUR
2 - 4 participants (without bicycle) - 695 EUR
5 - 8 participants (without bicycle) - 595 EUR
+9 participants (without bicycle) - 495 EUR
*All prices are per person

INCLUDED

ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights of accommodation: one night in Curtea de Arges, one night in Sibiu and one night in Horezu
- In every region we travel, we uncover the area’s best and original accommodations.

MEALS
- FULL BOARD for all period – daily breakfast, picnic lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks for each day
- On our trip, you will sample the finest local delicacies from the region from the innovative to traditional fish dishes

SUPPORT
- Detailed trip description and program, maps, GPS maps (on request)
- The knowledge, support, and camaraderie of experienced guides (Romanian, English, French or German speaking possible)
- All luggage transfers and transportation during the trip, vehicle assistance during the day
- Comprehensive trip literature and complimentary branded merchandise

GEAR
- Road or hybrid bicycles
- Bike helmets

ACTIVITIES
- Entrance fees for all group events/activities
- Tickets to several cultural and historical sights included in the itinerary
- Local Taxes

NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare cost
- Additional gear equipment (available on request)
- Alcoholic and additional drinks or meals during the program
- On select trips some meals are not included so you can explore the local cuisine at your leisure
- Accommodation before and after the trip
- Tips for your cycling guide (5-10% trip price) or at restaurants (5-10% of the bill)
- Extra charges for laundry telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.
- Individual travel Insurance for the trip (compulsory in order to be accepted for the tour)
- Individual insurance for special activities (recommended)
- Optional activities not scheduled in the program
- All the other conditions are presented in the “Terms and conditions” document

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL
INDIVIDUAL ARRIVAL in Curtea De Arges (220 km from Bucharest)
Get together in Curtea de Arges, meet your guides and plan the next days.

Optional: transfer from Bucharest.
Overnight in Curtea de Arges.
Meals: dinner

DAY 2: Curtea de Arges to Sibiu (95/135 km bike ride)
You can start from Curtea de Arges or you can be transferred 40 km at the base of the climb, in Poienari. From Poienari the route will climb for 60 km, up to 2,000m altitude, where you will have the lunch.

After lunch you will have a 35 km descent to Cartisoara village – the end of your tour. Then a car transfer to Sibiu for spending the evening in this beautiful Middle Age city – former European Cultural capital in 2006.

Overnight in Sibiu.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Total bike distance: 95/135 km on asphalt

DAY 3: Sibiu to Horezu (140 km ride)
After breakfast – 25 km transfer to Saliste – the starting point of Transalpina.
You will ride across Carpathian Mountains once more, from North to South. You will climb from Saliste to Jina village, then a 5 km descent to Dobra village. From here, a long 50 km through woods is waiting for us, reaching 1,750m altitude. After a short 13 km descent to Vidra Lake it is time to have lunch.

After lunch a final climbing to the highest point – 2,075m altitude, then a long 28 km descent to Novaci – this will be the end of your tour. Optional, you can ride 40km more to Horezu – our accommodation place, or you can be transferred by car. Horezu is UNESCO World Heritage site due its unique pottery workshops. We will accommodate one of the old restored manors in the area. Farewell dinner.

Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch and farewell dinner.
Total bike distance: ~145 km on asphalt road.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE
After breakfast it is time to say goodbye.
Transfer by car to Bucharest.
Meals: breakfast