BUCHAREST BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Above the Clouds: Two Days from Bucharest Along the Transfăgărășan to Medieval Sibiu
A 2-day guided bus tour from Bucharest that traces the Transfăgărășan high-altitude road, visits Curtea de Argeș and Vidraru Dam, and includes a guided walking tour and overnight in Sibiu.
Above the Clouds: Two Days from Bucharest Along the Transfăgărășan to Medieval Sibiu.
Embark on a two-day crossing of the Carpathians from Bucharest to Transylvania: ride the famed Transfăgărășan high-altitude road above glacial lakes and waterfalls, visit the pilgrimage site of Curtea de Argeș Monastery and Vidraru Dam, and spend an evening and a guided morning exploring the medieval heart of Sibiu.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Transfăgărășan — high alpine engineering and sweeping views
Drive stretches across the Făgăraș Mountains along the Transfăgărășan, stopping at Vidraru Dam and Balea Glacier Lake; the high-altitude road was praised by Top Gear as one of the world’s most spectacular drives.
Curtea de Argeș and Romania’s monastic legacy
Visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery, an important southern pilgrimage site and the burial place for Romania’s royal family, and on the return stop at Cozia Monastery, erected by Mircea the Elder in the late 14th century.
Sibiu’s medieval centre — squares, towers and bridges
Spend an evening in Sibiu and join a guided walking tour of its old city — the Large and Small Squares, Huet Square, the Council Tower, Brukenthal Palace, the Liars Bridge and the Evangelical Cathedral — in a city once named European Capital of Culture.
What the day feels like
What the two-day journey feels like
The trip unfolds as a long, scenic transfer punctuated by cultural stops: depart Bucharest in the morning, cross the Argeș valley to Curtea de Argeș, then climb onto the Transfăgărășan with photo stops at Vidraru Dam and Balea Lake before arriving in Sibiu for an overnight. The second day begins with a guided walk through Sibiu’s medieval core and finishes with a return drive to Bucharest, stopping at Cozia Monastery en route.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
This is a two-day tour.
Where and when does the tour start?
The tour starts at 08:00 am at your hotel in Bucharest.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes — at least two people are required for the activity to take place; if the minimum is not reached you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
What happens if the Transfăgărășan Road is closed?
In case of unfavorable weather conditions (heavy snow) the Transfăgărășan Road can be closed; the operator is not responsible if it is closed at the time of your arrival.
Can I book as a single traveller?
You can book as a single traveller, but your payment may be temporarily blocked on your card until the operator confirms the tour; if the tour cannot be confirmed the charge will be rejected.
Is accommodation included?
The itinerary indicates accommodation in Sibiu on the first night of the tour.