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ROMANIA LUXURY DRIVING TOUR · TRANSFĂGĂRĂȘAN, TRANSALPINA & CASTLES

Explore Romania’s Carpathian Mountains on a private luxury driving holiday featuring the Transfăgărășan, made famous by Top Gear, and the spectacular Transalpina. From dramatic hairpins to sweeping roads above the tree line, these two mountain crossings offer distinct driving experiences. Between them, discover Sibiu’s historic squares, Bran Castle and the royal elegance of Peleș Castle, with handpicked hotels, pre-programmed routes and personal support throughout.

  • Choose your Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo or another performance car.

  • Choose your departure date and personalise the length of your trip.

  • Stay at handpicked hotels chosen for their location, comfort and character.

  • Pre-programmed GPS, private airport transfers and personal support.

Car of your choice

Choose your Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo or another performance car.

Flexible dates

Choose your departure date and personalise the length of your trip.

Luxury hotels

Stay at handpicked hotels chosen for their location, comfort and character.

Effortless

Pre-programmed GPS, private airport transfers and personal support.

Cross the Carpathians on Romania’s legendary mountain roads, discovering Transylvania’s medieval towns and royal castles along the way.


Suggested Itinerary


Arrive at Bucharest Airport, where your chosen car is handed over with a personal briefing, pre-programmed GPS and a printed road book.


Travel west to Curtea de Argeș, a historic town at the gateway to the Făgăraș Mountains. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening before your first mountain crossing. Your arrival and handover are timed to allow a comfortable drive after your flight.


Begin early and follow the Transfăgărășan through forested valleys into a dramatic landscape of mountain lakes, tunnels and tightly stacked hairpins. The climb builds toward Bâlea Lake, where you can pause to enjoy the scenery before descending into Transylvania.


By late afternoon, arrive in Sibiu. Explore its interlinked squares, narrow passages and distinctive Saxon architecture, then enjoy dinner in the atmospheric historic centre.


Today brings a contrasting Carpathian crossing: the Transalpina, Romania’s highest paved road. Climb through the Parâng Mountains toward Urdele Pass at approximately 2,145 metres, where open ridgelines and expansive views replace the forested slopes below.


Sweeping bends and exposed mountain scenery give the drive a different rhythm from the Transfăgărășan. In the afternoon, visit an open-air museum for an insight into traditional rural life before continuing to your hotel.

Follow winding roads through Transylvania, passing wooded hills, mountain valleys and historic villages. Visit Bran Castle, its towers rising above the surrounding countryside. Explore the fortress and its association with Dracula folklore before continuing your journey, with time for scenic stops and an unhurried lunch along the way.

Travel toward Sinaia to visit Peleș Castle, the former summer residence of Romania’s royal family. Its ornate interiors and forested mountain setting reveal a different side of the country’s heritage. Remarkably modern for its era, the castle featured central heating and its own electricity supply.


Enjoy lunch before following a scenic route back to Bucharest. Your car is collected on arrival at your hotel, leaving the evening free for dinner and a final night in the capital.

Enjoy a private transfer to Bucharest Airport or the railway station for your onward journey.

Choose additional drives, cultural visits or days to unwind. We’ll tailor your route and hotel stays around your choices.


Add more time in Bucharest before or after your driving journey. Explore the atmospheric Old Town, stroll along Calea Victoriei and discover the monumental Palace of Parliament on a guided visit. Pause in an elegant café, browse boutiques and enjoy an evening of Romanian dining — a relaxed introduction or finale to your Carpathian adventure.


Cross the striking entrance bridge into Corvin Castle and explore its atmospheric courtyards, towers and grand halls. Continue to Sibiu’s historic Old Town, where elegant squares, colourful façades and winding lanes invite you to slow down, explore and enjoy a leisurely café stop.


Add a visit to Salina Turda for a striking change of scenery on your Romania driving journey. Descend into vast salt chambers, where illuminated galleries reveal textured walls and an underground lake. Cool air and cavernous spaces create an otherworldly setting — a memorable contrast to the mountain roads above.


✓ Drive the spectacular Transfăgărășan Highway, with dramatic switchbacks climbing into the Carpathian Mountains

✓ Experience the Transalpina, Romania’s highest paved road, with sweeping stretches above the tree line

✓ Combine two legendary Carpathian crossings, each offering a distinct landscape and driving rhythm

✓ Explore Sibiu’s historic squares and medieval streets, in the heart of Transylvania

✓ Visit Bran Castle, the imposing fortress associated with the Dracula legend

✓ Discover Peleș Castle, Romania’s elegant former royal residence

✓ Travel through Transylvania and Wallachia, linking forests, valleys and layers of cultural heritage

✓ Choose a supercar or luxury SUV, matched to your route, travel dates and preferences



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