Romania Road Cycling Adventure
Romania
10 days (Bike: 7 days)
850 km (~121km per day)
Avid
On-road
Guided
Supported
Riding the world's best Alpine Road according to Top Gear
Transylvania’s medieval heritage is one of the most the most valuable from Romania. South Eastern Transylvania is also one of Europe’s most important natural and cultural landscapes, supporting rare habitats and fauna and flora species in Europe. The landscape is a mosaic of oak and beech forests, rich meadows and pastures. The small Transylvanian villages centered on fortified churches are still keeping the same level of civilization. We are inviting you to discover the amazing world of Transylvanian fortresses and churches, included in UNESCO World Heritage. The Saxon people defended their rich villages during the Middle Ages by building enormous fortresses around the churches. These unique historical sites are still preserved today.
This trip brings you along country roads and pastoral landscapes including the most important climbs in Romania: Transfagarasan and Transalpina.
The Transfagarasan mountain road or national road 7C is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. It is 90 km (56 miles) long and is located in Romania. It runs trough the Fagaras mountains (trans + Fagaras), a part of the Transsylvanian Alps. The road connects Transsylvania with Muntenia. The Transfagarasan starts at Bascov, near Piteçti. It follows the valley of the river Argea and after mounting to the highest point, it descends to Cartisoara in the Olt valley, where the road ends.
“We were wrong, this is better than the Stelvio, this is the best road in the world!” Jeremy Clarkson – Top Gear
Highlights
- Biertan fortified church – in the UNESCO World heritage since 1993
- Sighisoara/Schaessburg – the last European "living" Middle Age city, in the UNESCO World heritage
- Sibiu/Hermannstadt – impressive medieval city well knows as the Cultural capital of Europe in 2007
- Old crafts performed by the locals, cheese and wine tasting experiences (optional)
- Brasov – medieval city and famous tourism resort
- Corund and Horezu – arts and crafts, ceramics centers
- Praid salted mine
- Saint Ana volcanic lake
- Muierii cave
- Transfagarasan and Transalpina high alpine roads
Tour Information
From
Sibiu
To
Sibiu
Cost From
Guided € 1750
Departure(s)
May 11-20, September 29 - October 8, 2024
Single Supplement
€ 360
Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation
- Half board for all period – breakfasts and dinners
- Detailed trip description and programme, GPS maps
- Tickets to several cultural and historical sights included in the itinerary
- Energizing bars & water supply
- Luggage transportation
- Vehicle Assistance (whenever roads allow it to pass)
- English speaking accompanying bike guide (Note: German or French also possible)
- Local Taxes
- Complimentary branded CarpatBike t-shirt & traditional souvenirs
- Photos along the route
Exclusions
- Airfare cost
- Alcoholic and additional drinks or meals during the programme
- Tips for your cycling guide (from 25 $/day) or at restaurants (~10% of the bill)
- Extra charges for laundry telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.
- Transfer cost to and from Sibiu to Bucharest
- Individual travel Insurance for the trip (compulsory in order to be accepted for the tour for foreign tourists)
- Individual insurance for special activities (recommended)
Options
- Bike, accessories and equipment rental (if required)
- Additional local guides, if required
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