Private Day Tour from Bucharest to Transfagarasan Road
ID: GYG746987-1207642
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
The Road was featured in a segment of the British TV show Top Gear, in the first episode of Series 14 . Host Jeremy Clarkson proclaimed that the Transfăgărășan was "the best road in the world,"
Built mainly by military forces, the road had a high financial and human cost. Work was carried out in an alpine climate, at an elevation of 2,000 meters (6,600 ft), using roughly six million kilograms (5,900 long tons; 6,600 short tons) of dynamite, and employing junior military personnel who were untrained in blasting techniques. Many workers died; official records state that only 40 soldiers lost their lives, but unofficial estimates by workers put the number in the hundreds.
The road was officially opened on 20 September 1974, although work, particularly paving of the roadbed, continued until 1980
Highlights
- Private Tour, only your group will participate
- English speaking tour guide
- Photo's and stops on the way from the best view points
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private Tour, only your group will participate
- English speaking tour guide/driver
- All fees and taxes
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
