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

1. Startpunkt: Sibiu
2. Um 08:00 Uhr fährst du von deiner Unterkunft in Sibiu ins Făgăraș-Gebirge und fährst durch malerische Landschaften in Richtung Bâlea Cascada.
   Haltestelle 1: Transfăgărășan Road
   Die Transfăgărășan-Straße ist eine der berühmtesten und landschaftlich schönsten Straßen der Welt, die sich durch das Făgăraș-Gebirge in Rumänien schlängelt. Diese Hochgebirgsstraße (DN7C) verbindet das südliche Siebenbürgen mit der Walachei und bietet eine Reihe atemberaubender Aussichten, historischer Sehenswürdigkeiten und aufregender Fahrerlebnisse.
3. Hauptattraktion:
   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. Hauptattraktion:
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. Rückkehr nach 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.