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Private tour to Balea Lac, Avrig and Carta
Free cancellation
Place: Sibiu
Duration: 10 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
e-Voucher
Private group
Hotel pick up
Transport included
Do this because
- Enjoy the landscapes along the Transfagasaran Road
- Hike to the glacial Balea Lake
- Visit Carta Abbey and the beautiful palace and garden in Avrig
- Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day
- Explore the countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape
What to expect
Travel to the Transfagarasan, the glacial Balea Lake, the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta, and the Baroque-style palace and garden in Avrig, on this full-day private tour.
Journey on the Transfagarasan highway, one of the most spectacular roads in the world, into the Fagaras Mountains.
Hike to the glacial Balea Lake and admire the Cistercian Abbey from Cârţa. This monument has kept its impressive architecture, including capitals, keystones, windows, consoles, and even the 15th-century western portal.
See the stately Brukenthal palace from 1788, formerly used as the summer residence of Transylvanian Baron Samuel von Brukenthal. Visitors to the historic Brukenthal Palace can enjoy the baroque architecture and the large landscaped palace park.
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Important to know
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Entrance fee to the Fortified Church in Carta and Buckental Palace in Avrig (€6,00 per person)
- Cable car at Balea Lake (€19,00 per person)
Know in advance:
- The tour is available for a minimum of 2 people
- This trip can be booked also during the winter season, except for the transfer from Balea Waterfall to Balea Lake (to get to Balea Lake it is necessary to take the cable car)
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What’s included
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide
Map
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your hotel.
Provider
Carpathian Travel Center
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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