Operating days: daily (from 01st July until 31st October)
Route: Sibiu – Transfagarasan Road –Curtea de Arges – Balea - Sibiu
Routebeschrijving

1. Startpunt: Sibiu
2. 08:00 Vanaf je accommodatie in Sibiu reis je naar het Făgăraș gebergte, door schilderachtige landschappen op weg naar Bâlea Cascada.
   Stop 1: Transfăgărășan Road
   De Transfăgărășan Road is een van de beroemdste en mooiste autoroutes ter wereld en slingert door het Făgăraș-gebergte in Roemenië. Deze hooggelegen snelweg (DN7C) verbindt Zuid-Transsylvanië met Walachije en biedt een reeks adembenemende uitzichten, historische monumenten en spannende rijervaringen.
3. Belangrijkste attractie:
   o Bâlea Lake
   o Scenic Views and Dramatic Landscape
   o Bâlea Waterfall
   o The Serpentines and Hairpin Curves
   o Vidraru Dam
   Stop 2: Curtea de Argeș
   A historic town in Argeș County, Romania, located in the southern part of the country, nestled in the foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains. It is an important cultural, historical, and religious center, known for its rich heritage and stunning architecture
4. Belangrijkste attractie:
5. Curtea de Argeș Monastery: - he monastery was originally founded in the 14th century by Prince Neagoe Basarab and is considered one of Romania's most important religious and architectural landmarks.
6. Legend of the Master Builder: According to Romanian legend, the monastery was built by a master builder named Manole, who was said to have been forced to bury his wife alive in the walls of the monastery to ensure its stability. This tragic story has become a significant part of the monastery's history and folklore.
   Stop 3: Cozia Monastery
   Cozia Monastery is one of the oldest and most significant monasteries in Romania, located in the Vâlcea County, along the Olt River, in southern Romania. It is a major historical, cultural, and religious landmark in the country, known for its beauty, historical importance, and connection to the medieval Wallachian state
7. Main Attraction
   o Historical Significance: was founded in 1388 by Mircea the Elder (Mircea cel Bătrân), one of the most important rulers of Wallachia. The monastery played a key role in the religious and political life of the region, serving as a center of learning, culture, and power during the medieval period. It also served as a royal residence for the Basarab dynasty
   o Architectural Style: The monastery is a prime example of Brâncovenesc architecture, a style that blends Byzantine influences with Romanian traditions. The Cozia Monastery Church features ornate frescoes, intricate stonework, and decorative elements that reflect both local and Byzantine influences
8. Terugkeer naar Sibiu
9. From Cozia Monastery to Sibiu is approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles), and the journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours by car, depending on traffic and road conditions. The road is well-maintained, and the drive is relatively straightforward, passing through small towns and picturesque landscapes, making it a pleasant journey.