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Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery - Private Tour 1
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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam & Curtea de Argeș Monastery

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The previous price was $333 and current price is $300 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This tour combines history, legend, and breathtaking natural landscapes.

  1. Begin with a visit to the Curtea de Argeș Monastery, an architectural gem and spiritual heart of Romania. Dating back to the 16th century, this ornate structure is famous for its stunning Byzantine and Renaissance influences. The monastery is also the final resting place of Romanian royalty, adding to its aura of reverence and mystery.

  2. Next, journey to the historic Poenari Fortress, once a strategic stronghold of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Argeș Valley. Here, you’ll not only step back in time but also enjoy one of the most striking views of the Carpathians.

  3. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Vidraru Dam, one of Romania's engineering marvels. This towering structure, built in the 1960s, holds back the glistening waters of Lake Vidraru and offers a panoramic view of the Făgăraș Mountains.

Activity location

  • Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania

Check availability

Small-group tour for max 7 pax

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Shared group : Pickup included fron City Center Hotels Only! If you hotel is not in city center you have to came to the meeting point.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$325.27
$292.74 x 1 Adult$292.74
Paid at activity$6.83
Total
The previous price was $332.10 and current price is $299.57
10% off

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Only your group will participa
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$384.79 x 1 Adult$384.79
Paid at activity$6.83
Total
Price is $391.62

Private Tour by SUV

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Only your group will participa
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$473.12 x 1 Adult$473.12
Paid at activity$6.83
Total
Price is $479.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Poenari Fortress - 30 RON

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • To visit the fortress Poenari you have to climb 1480 steps

Activity itinerary

Poenari Citadel

  • 2h
Poenari Fortress, once a strategic stronghold of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Argeș Valley. Here, you’ll not only step back in time but also enjoy one of the most striking views of the Carpathians.

Vidraru Dam

  • 1h
Vidraru Dam, one of Romania's engineering marvels. This towering structure, built in the 1960s, holds back the glistening waters of Lake Vidraru and offers a panoramic view of the Făgăraș Mountains.

Curtea de Arges Monastery

  • 30m
Curtea de Argeș Monastery, an architectural gem and spiritual heart of Romania. Dating back to the 16th century, this ornate structure is famous for its stunning Byzantine and Renaissance influences. The monastery is also the final resting place of Romanian royalty, adding to its aura of reverence and mystery.

Location

Activity location

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    Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania

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