Private 7-Day Tour in Transylvania, Maramures and Bucovina from Bucharest
Overview
Explore Romania's top tourist attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on a 7-day tour package beginning and ending in Bucharest. The In-depth Cultural Tour Romania UNESCO Tour - Private Tour provides an immersive journey through Romania's culture, history, cuisine, and landscapes.
Marvel at the famed painted monasteries, wooden cathedrals, old medieval cities, castles, and strongholds. Take in the breathtaking views of the Transylvanian green rolling hills or the Carpathian mountains. Traverse Romania's countryside and quaint towns, learning about local customs and ways of life.
Tour artisans' studios, sample freshly prepared meals, regional fare, and delectable beverages.
This private guided tour of Romania includes a knowledgeable guide who will accompany you throughout the journey. Ask questions, seek advice, and learn more about Romania and the places you visit. With lodging, meals, and other amenities included, all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in Romania!
Marvel at the famed painted monasteries, wooden cathedrals, old medieval cities, castles, and strongholds. Take in the breathtaking views of the Transylvanian green rolling hills or the Carpathian mountains. Traverse Romania's countryside and quaint towns, learning about local customs and ways of life.
Tour artisans' studios, sample freshly prepared meals, regional fare, and delectable beverages.
This private guided tour of Romania includes a knowledgeable guide who will accompany you throughout the journey. Ask questions, seek advice, and learn more about Romania and the places you visit. With lodging, meals, and other amenities included, all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in Romania!
Inclusions
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Round-trip tour, transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- driver/ English speaking qualified guide
- Live commentary on board
- 6x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Bucharest - Parliament Palace - Cozia Monastery - Sibiu - Sibiel village
Pass By: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
The Palace was ordered by Nicolae Ceaușescu, the dictator of Communist Romania, and it was constructed between 1984-and 1997. Starting during the darkest period of communism, Ceausescu's mad dream became the largest building in Europe and the 2nd largest building in the world.
Stop At: Cozia Monastery, Calea lui Traian 816, Caciulata 245601 Romania
Ceausescu’s stained glass windows, demolished!
Nicolae Ceausescu, the communist dictator, managed to leave something behind at Cozia Monastery, even if he visited it only once in his lifetime, not long after he became president. Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu’s portraits remained for some years in the museum of the monastery, together with the ones of the great rulers that have brought their contributions to the consolidation of the fortress. But before the Revolution, the stained glass windows representing Ceausescu and his wife were demolished and hidden in the attic of the monastery.
The stained glass windows were brought there in 1986 from the District Museum. Ceausescu’s portrait could be seen together with the ones representing Romanian heroes and great kings. Before the Revolution, the Bishop of Arges came to the monastery with a delegation of English Lords and demanded that the portraits should be taken down. No one knew where they knew that a revolution was about to burst.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Visit Sibiu, a lovely medieval city where Romanians and Saxons have coexisted peacefully for centuries, and where various religious monuments (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant) attest to this peaceful coexistence. Sibiu was named European Capital of Culture in 2007 and annually hosts an extraordinary theater festival. The city captivates visitors with its three squares (Big Square, Small Square, and Huet Square), which transport them into a truly medieval atmosphere. Its towers and 15th-century bastions, as well as its beautiful museums and the famous "houses with the eyes, " provide visitors with memorable experiences. Sibiu also has one of the largest gothic evangelical churches in Transylvania.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Traditional 3-Course dinner made of fresh local products, homemade wine, and homemade plum brandy included.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ramona House, a homestay-style pension, en suite rooms.
Day 2: Sibiel - Alba Iulia - Turda Salat Mine - Turda Town
Stop At: Cetatea Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
Alba Iulia’s star-shaped citadel is one of Transylvania’s most overlooked sights. The walls of this magnificently preserved citadel – the largest in Romania – enclose grand monuments and museums, glittering churches, and archaeological treasures.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salina Turda, Aleea Durgaului 7, Turda 401200 Romania
Visit Turda Salt Mine, a former salt mine converted into an underground amusement park, complete with a ferry wheel. You can even hire a rowboat and play bowling. There is also a fascinating museum showcasing the history of salt mining in the region. Salt is a common protective tool against all sorts of evil beings; legend has it that if you pour an unbroken line of salt across the entranceways to your house, vampires and demons won’t be able to get in.
Step inside the UFO-shaped theme park! Visit the Turda salt mine, one of the largest in Europe and one of the top 10 underground wonders in the world!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Made of fresh local products including eggs, cold cuts, cheese, gem, traditional zakuska, fruits, tea and coffee.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Turda Town at Casa Ratiu, en suite rooms.
Day 3: Cluj Napoca - Surdesti - Sapanta Merry Cemetery - Barsana Monastery - Poienile Izei
Pass By: Maramures County, Maramures County, Northwest Romania, Transylvania
Today you’ll discover more about the region of Maramures ('mah-ra-moo-resh') and how it seems frozen in time. Rich in tradition and folklore, the music, costumes, festivals and ancient superstitions of one of the last peasant cultures in Europe continue to thrive here. Each village is distinctive in its colorful outfits and style of hat. Maramures is particularly famed for its wooden churches, many of which are World Heritage-listed.
Stop At: Surdesti Wooden Church, Surdesti Romania
The church of Surdeşti (Unesco) was the tallest wooden church in Europe, with a 54-meter-tall tower and a total height of 72 meters, until the new 78-meter-tall church of the monastery of Peri in Săpânţa was built a few years ago. It is also the only church with a double-eaved roof in the Land of Chioar. The two superimposed rows of arches above the porch are also unique in the area. A carpenter named Toma Macarie built the Greek Catholic church of the Holy Archangels in 1721 out of oak logs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Merry Cemetery, Sapanta 437305 Romania
You’ll visit the unique Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, where the life stories of the deceased – the good and the bad of their lives – are displayed on colorful wooden crosses. There are poems and limericks, and little pictures illustrating how the person died, all single-handedly carved over 40 years by Stan Ioan Patraş until 1977. The work has continued for the last 30 years by his apprentice.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Barsana Monastery, Kloster, Barsana 437035 Romania
UNESCO designated parts of the Maramures Region in Northern Transylvania as WORLD HERITAGE sites in order to preserve the stylized wooden architecture and dramatic vernacular. The tall spires of orthodox churches that dot the area are particularly appealing. One of these is the newly built Barsana Monastery complex, which is actually a convent with sixteen nuns.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast, lot of choices, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, gem, fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee
• Dinner: Traditional 3-Course dinner made of fresh local products, homemade plum brandy included.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Poienile Izei village at Liliana Guest House, en suite rooms.
Day 4: Poienile Izei - Moldovita - Sucevita - Marginea - Voronet - Humor Monastery - Humor village
Stop At: Moldovita Monastery, Vatra Moldovitei 727595 Romania
Visit the Moldovita monastery, another famous religious monument that was founded in the 16th century by Petru Rares and whose interior and exterior frescoes enchant the visitor.
Moldovita Monastery is one of the eight painted churches included on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all masterpieces inspired by the Byzantine art of the 15th and 16th centuries. Their distinctive element – the external walls covered with frescoes representing complete religious cycles – makes them unique in the myriad of churches built anywhere in the world at that time.
Their spiritual function was supported by their political and educational role that aimed to defend and strengthen the Orthodox Church in a time when both Protestantism and Islamism were at the borders of the medieval Romanian provinces.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sucevita Monastery, Dn17a 169, Sucevita 727510 Romania
Sucevita Monastery was founded in the 17th century by the Movila brothers. The monastery contains Gothic and Byzantine elements that combine to form the fascinating Moldovan architectural style. The frescoes on this monastery's northern façade have remained visible due to the protective walls that have never been demolished.
Few religious monuments are as inspirational and mesmerizing as Sucevita Monastery, one of the eight painted churches from Bucovina included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. A masterpiece and ‘a testament of Moldavian art’, Sucevita Monastery marks the end of an era, a time in which medieval religious art reached new levels of innovation and creativity in this part of Romania.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ceramica neagra Marginea, Nearby Suceava Plateau and Bucovina's Obcini Marginea Village, Suceava Romania
We continue with a visit to the local artisans of Marginea, who produce excellent work with the famous black ceramic; here you will have the opportunity to enter the workshop and closely observe the various working phases of ceramic pots, but you can also purchase Bucovina-specific items. Not only can you buy ceramic vases at Marginea, but you can also buy beautifully painted eggs decorated with the traditional Romanian technique.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manastirea Voronet, Strada Voronet 166, Voronet 725301 Romania
Also known as the ‘the Sistine Chapel of the East due to its splendid frescoes, the church of the Monastery of Voronet was built in just a couple of months, in 1488, by Stephen the Great, the most popular prince of Moldavia, after one of his victories against the Ottoman armies. This was a common practice of the prince who promoted an architecture known as the Moldavian style. Many of the churches built this way are still preserved today in the regions of Moldavia and Bucovina.
Exquisite testimonies of their painters’ talent, the frescoes of Voronet conserve a centuries-old secret. The distinct ‘Voronet blue’ color is unique in the world, and its composition is almost impossible to replicate today.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Made of fresh local products including eggs, cold cuts, cheese, gem, traditional zakuska, fruits, tea and coffee.
• Dinner: Traditional 3-Course dinner made of fresh local products, homemade plum brandy included.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Humor village at Steluta de Munte guest house
Day 5: Humor - Humor monastery - Neamt Fortress - Bicaz Gorge - Red Lake - Sighisoara
Stop At: Humor Monastery, Dj177, Gura Humorului 727355 Romania
Humor Monastery is located on the crest of a hill, surrounded by trees and meadows, 5-6 kilometers from Gura Humorului, in the picturesque village of Manastirea Humorului, and is one of the most well-known buildings of the Romanian Middle Ages. The church was built in 1530 by Toader Bubuioga, a big chancellor and member of the Moldavia Council, and his wife Anastasia, according to an inscription carved in the rock near the entrance on the exterior wall of the saint place. The holy place rises around 300 meters from the ruins of an older monastery church, which was built even during the reign of Alexandru cel Bun (1400-1432). The open hallway and a new room on the floor, named the mysterious, which overlaps with the tomb room appear for the first time in the construction of Moldavia's churches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Neamt Fortress, 1 Arcasului st. Romania
Neamt Fortress is one of the most important medieval monuments in Romania and the symbol of the most glorious period of its eastern part, Moldavia, under the rule of Stephen the Great (1457-1504).
The history of the fortress is related to the development of the Moldavian state in medieval times when enemy attacks were a constant threat. The fortress witnessed some crucial fights and survived harsh sieges like the Ottoman attack in 1476 and the Polish attack in 1691.
Built-in the 14th century, the fortress was first mentioned in 1395, in a document issued by the Hungarian King Sigismund of Luxemburg. Located at 480 meters altitude and named after the nearby river Neamt, the fortress had a strategic position for defending the territory of Moldavia. It was substantially reinforced during the rule of Prince Stephen the Great, highly praised for his heroic victories against the Turks and the many churches and monasteries he founded, including today’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bicaz Gorge - Hasmas Mountain National Park, Romania
Bicaz Gorges are without a doubt one of the most breathtaking natural attractions in Romania, especially if you decide to leave your car behind and explore its many trails on foot. Crossed by the road that links the historical regions of Moldavia and Transylvania, these gorges are one of the most popular summer destinations in Romania.
In this park, you’ll also see the most popular natural dam lake in Romania, Red Lake, the Ghilgos Massif (1, 378 meters), the Altar’s Stone (1, 154 meters) and the peak Hasmasu Mare (1, 792 meters). But keep in mind that you have to go off the beaten and crowded track to enjoy the best experience nature has to offer in the picturesque Bicaz Gorges.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Lake, Lacu Rosu 535502 Romania
Visit the Red Lake, a natural barrier lake formed by the landslide of a portion of a mountain; the trunks of the trees are still present in the lake, giving it a particularly evocative atmosphere. The location is fascinating, particularly because of the legends that arose and spread in relation to the lake's name. During your visit, you will learn about these legends.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Made of fresh local products including eggs, cold cuts, cheese, gem, traditional zakuska, fruits, tea and coffee.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Casa Wagner in Sighisoara, a 17th-century-old mansion transformed into a very stylish hotel, en suite rooms
Day 6: Sighisoara - Bran Castle - Brasov
Stop At: Sighisoara, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Visit Sighisoara medieval town - UNESCO world heritage and Vlad the Impaler's birthplace. Walking tour in Sighisoara Citadel. So resplendent are Sighişoara’s pastel-colored buildings, stony lanes, and medieval towers, you’ll rub your eyes in disbelief. Fortified walls encircle Sighişoara’s lustrous merchant houses, now harboring cafes, hotels, and craft shops. Visit Sighisoara medieval town including The Clock Tower, The Church on the Hill, and the house where Vlad the Impaler was born. Lunch can be arranged in Sighisoara medieval town at Dracula House Restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Also called Dracula's Castle, it is situated at the entrance of Bran-Rucar pass. A remarkable architecture, the monument was built between 1377-and 1382 on a rock 60 m.
After Bran Castle visit, head to a local restaurant for lunch of fresh salads, traditional soups, delicious sarmales, meat, chicken, vegetables, and other regional fares (drinks and meals at your own expense). Traditional lunch can be arranged in Bran village.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast, lot of choices, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, gem, fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at 3-star local guest house or similar, en suite rooms.
Day 7: Brasov - Bears Sanctuary - Peles Castle - Bucharest
Stop At: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, F DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov, Zarnesti 500075 Romania
Visit The Bears Sanctuary which is located in the forest, 2 km away from Piatra Craiului National Park. It covers an area of 69 hectares of forest, streams, and ponds where the brown bears live. It is the biggest of this kind in the entire world. Visit the Bears Sanctuary - an amazing place for such beautiful animals! This " 5 stars all-inclusive resort " for bears hosts around 100 rescued bears from captivity. They have a chance for a new and better life now! Taking pictures is allowed. Prepare your cameras!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Visit the magnificent Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romania's first king, King Charles 1 of Hohenzollern, of German origins. The castle was designed by a Czech architect and is famous for being one of Europe's most modern castles at the time of its construction, between the 19th and 20th centuries. Each room has a distinct style that differs from the styles of the other rooms. We will also admire the Florentine room, which will transport us to a typically Italian and Renaissance era.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast, lot of choices, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, gem, fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Bucharest - Parliament Palace - Cozia Monastery - Sibiu - Sibiel village
Pass By: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
The Palace was ordered by Nicolae Ceaușescu, the dictator of Communist Romania, and it was constructed between 1984-and 1997. Starting during the darkest period of communism, Ceausescu's mad dream became the largest building in Europe and the 2nd largest building in the world.
Stop At: Cozia Monastery, Calea lui Traian 816, Caciulata 245601 Romania
Ceausescu’s stained glass windows, demolished!
Nicolae Ceausescu, the communist dictator, managed to leave something behind at Cozia Monastery, even if he visited it only once in his lifetime, not long after he became president. Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu’s portraits remained for some years in the museum of the monastery, together with the ones of the great rulers that have brought their contributions to the consolidation of the fortress. But before the Revolution, the stained glass windows representing Ceausescu and his wife were demolished and hidden in the attic of the monastery.
The stained glass windows were brought there in 1986 from the District Museum. Ceausescu’s portrait could be seen together with the ones representing Romanian heroes and great kings. Before the Revolution, the Bishop of Arges came to the monastery with a delegation of English Lords and demanded that the portraits should be taken down. No one knew where they knew that a revolution was about to burst.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Visit Sibiu, a lovely medieval city where Romanians and Saxons have coexisted peacefully for centuries, and where various religious monuments (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant) attest to this peaceful coexistence. Sibiu was named European Capital of Culture in 2007 and annually hosts an extraordinary theater festival. The city captivates visitors with its three squares (Big Square, Small Square, and Huet Square), which transport them into a truly medieval atmosphere. Its towers and 15th-century bastions, as well as its beautiful museums and the famous "houses with the eyes, " provide visitors with memorable experiences. Sibiu also has one of the largest gothic evangelical churches in Transylvania.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Traditional 3-Course dinner made of fresh local products, homemade wine, and homemade plum brandy included.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ramona House, a homestay-style pension, en suite rooms.
Day 2: Sibiel - Alba Iulia - Turda Salat Mine - Turda Town
Stop At: Cetatea Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
Alba Iulia’s star-shaped citadel is one of Transylvania’s most overlooked sights. The walls of this magnificently preserved citadel – the largest in Romania – enclose grand monuments and museums, glittering churches, and archaeological treasures.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salina Turda, Aleea Durgaului 7, Turda 401200 Romania
Visit Turda Salt Mine, a former salt mine converted into an underground amusement park, complete with a ferry wheel. You can even hire a rowboat and play bowling. There is also a fascinating museum showcasing the history of salt mining in the region. Salt is a common protective tool against all sorts of evil beings; legend has it that if you pour an unbroken line of salt across the entranceways to your house, vampires and demons won’t be able to get in.
Step inside the UFO-shaped theme park! Visit the Turda salt mine, one of the largest in Europe and one of the top 10 underground wonders in the world!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Made of fresh local products including eggs, cold cuts, cheese, gem, traditional zakuska, fruits, tea and coffee.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Turda Town at Casa Ratiu, en suite rooms.
Day 3: Cluj Napoca - Surdesti - Sapanta Merry Cemetery - Barsana Monastery - Poienile Izei
Pass By: Maramures County, Maramures County, Northwest Romania, Transylvania
Today you’ll discover more about the region of Maramures ('mah-ra-moo-resh') and how it seems frozen in time. Rich in tradition and folklore, the music, costumes, festivals and ancient superstitions of one of the last peasant cultures in Europe continue to thrive here. Each village is distinctive in its colorful outfits and style of hat. Maramures is particularly famed for its wooden churches, many of which are World Heritage-listed.
Stop At: Surdesti Wooden Church, Surdesti Romania
The church of Surdeşti (Unesco) was the tallest wooden church in Europe, with a 54-meter-tall tower and a total height of 72 meters, until the new 78-meter-tall church of the monastery of Peri in Săpânţa was built a few years ago. It is also the only church with a double-eaved roof in the Land of Chioar. The two superimposed rows of arches above the porch are also unique in the area. A carpenter named Toma Macarie built the Greek Catholic church of the Holy Archangels in 1721 out of oak logs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Merry Cemetery, Sapanta 437305 Romania
You’ll visit the unique Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, where the life stories of the deceased – the good and the bad of their lives – are displayed on colorful wooden crosses. There are poems and limericks, and little pictures illustrating how the person died, all single-handedly carved over 40 years by Stan Ioan Patraş until 1977. The work has continued for the last 30 years by his apprentice.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Barsana Monastery, Kloster, Barsana 437035 Romania
UNESCO designated parts of the Maramures Region in Northern Transylvania as WORLD HERITAGE sites in order to preserve the stylized wooden architecture and dramatic vernacular. The tall spires of orthodox churches that dot the area are particularly appealing. One of these is the newly built Barsana Monastery complex, which is actually a convent with sixteen nuns.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast, lot of choices, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, gem, fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee
• Dinner: Traditional 3-Course dinner made of fresh local products, homemade plum brandy included.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Poienile Izei village at Liliana Guest House, en suite rooms.
Day 4: Poienile Izei - Moldovita - Sucevita - Marginea - Voronet - Humor Monastery - Humor village
Stop At: Moldovita Monastery, Vatra Moldovitei 727595 Romania
Visit the Moldovita monastery, another famous religious monument that was founded in the 16th century by Petru Rares and whose interior and exterior frescoes enchant the visitor.
Moldovita Monastery is one of the eight painted churches included on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all masterpieces inspired by the Byzantine art of the 15th and 16th centuries. Their distinctive element – the external walls covered with frescoes representing complete religious cycles – makes them unique in the myriad of churches built anywhere in the world at that time.
Their spiritual function was supported by their political and educational role that aimed to defend and strengthen the Orthodox Church in a time when both Protestantism and Islamism were at the borders of the medieval Romanian provinces.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sucevita Monastery, Dn17a 169, Sucevita 727510 Romania
Sucevita Monastery was founded in the 17th century by the Movila brothers. The monastery contains Gothic and Byzantine elements that combine to form the fascinating Moldovan architectural style. The frescoes on this monastery's northern façade have remained visible due to the protective walls that have never been demolished.
Few religious monuments are as inspirational and mesmerizing as Sucevita Monastery, one of the eight painted churches from Bucovina included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. A masterpiece and ‘a testament of Moldavian art’, Sucevita Monastery marks the end of an era, a time in which medieval religious art reached new levels of innovation and creativity in this part of Romania.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ceramica neagra Marginea, Nearby Suceava Plateau and Bucovina's Obcini Marginea Village, Suceava Romania
We continue with a visit to the local artisans of Marginea, who produce excellent work with the famous black ceramic; here you will have the opportunity to enter the workshop and closely observe the various working phases of ceramic pots, but you can also purchase Bucovina-specific items. Not only can you buy ceramic vases at Marginea, but you can also buy beautifully painted eggs decorated with the traditional Romanian technique.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manastirea Voronet, Strada Voronet 166, Voronet 725301 Romania
Also known as the ‘the Sistine Chapel of the East due to its splendid frescoes, the church of the Monastery of Voronet was built in just a couple of months, in 1488, by Stephen the Great, the most popular prince of Moldavia, after one of his victories against the Ottoman armies. This was a common practice of the prince who promoted an architecture known as the Moldavian style. Many of the churches built this way are still preserved today in the regions of Moldavia and Bucovina.
Exquisite testimonies of their painters’ talent, the frescoes of Voronet conserve a centuries-old secret. The distinct ‘Voronet blue’ color is unique in the world, and its composition is almost impossible to replicate today.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Made of fresh local products including eggs, cold cuts, cheese, gem, traditional zakuska, fruits, tea and coffee.
• Dinner: Traditional 3-Course dinner made of fresh local products, homemade plum brandy included.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Humor village at Steluta de Munte guest house
Day 5: Humor - Humor monastery - Neamt Fortress - Bicaz Gorge - Red Lake - Sighisoara
Stop At: Humor Monastery, Dj177, Gura Humorului 727355 Romania
Humor Monastery is located on the crest of a hill, surrounded by trees and meadows, 5-6 kilometers from Gura Humorului, in the picturesque village of Manastirea Humorului, and is one of the most well-known buildings of the Romanian Middle Ages. The church was built in 1530 by Toader Bubuioga, a big chancellor and member of the Moldavia Council, and his wife Anastasia, according to an inscription carved in the rock near the entrance on the exterior wall of the saint place. The holy place rises around 300 meters from the ruins of an older monastery church, which was built even during the reign of Alexandru cel Bun (1400-1432). The open hallway and a new room on the floor, named the mysterious, which overlaps with the tomb room appear for the first time in the construction of Moldavia's churches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Neamt Fortress, 1 Arcasului st. Romania
Neamt Fortress is one of the most important medieval monuments in Romania and the symbol of the most glorious period of its eastern part, Moldavia, under the rule of Stephen the Great (1457-1504).
The history of the fortress is related to the development of the Moldavian state in medieval times when enemy attacks were a constant threat. The fortress witnessed some crucial fights and survived harsh sieges like the Ottoman attack in 1476 and the Polish attack in 1691.
Built-in the 14th century, the fortress was first mentioned in 1395, in a document issued by the Hungarian King Sigismund of Luxemburg. Located at 480 meters altitude and named after the nearby river Neamt, the fortress had a strategic position for defending the territory of Moldavia. It was substantially reinforced during the rule of Prince Stephen the Great, highly praised for his heroic victories against the Turks and the many churches and monasteries he founded, including today’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bicaz Gorge - Hasmas Mountain National Park, Romania
Bicaz Gorges are without a doubt one of the most breathtaking natural attractions in Romania, especially if you decide to leave your car behind and explore its many trails on foot. Crossed by the road that links the historical regions of Moldavia and Transylvania, these gorges are one of the most popular summer destinations in Romania.
In this park, you’ll also see the most popular natural dam lake in Romania, Red Lake, the Ghilgos Massif (1, 378 meters), the Altar’s Stone (1, 154 meters) and the peak Hasmasu Mare (1, 792 meters). But keep in mind that you have to go off the beaten and crowded track to enjoy the best experience nature has to offer in the picturesque Bicaz Gorges.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Lake, Lacu Rosu 535502 Romania
Visit the Red Lake, a natural barrier lake formed by the landslide of a portion of a mountain; the trunks of the trees are still present in the lake, giving it a particularly evocative atmosphere. The location is fascinating, particularly because of the legends that arose and spread in relation to the lake's name. During your visit, you will learn about these legends.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Made of fresh local products including eggs, cold cuts, cheese, gem, traditional zakuska, fruits, tea and coffee.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Casa Wagner in Sighisoara, a 17th-century-old mansion transformed into a very stylish hotel, en suite rooms
Day 6: Sighisoara - Bran Castle - Brasov
Stop At: Sighisoara, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Visit Sighisoara medieval town - UNESCO world heritage and Vlad the Impaler's birthplace. Walking tour in Sighisoara Citadel. So resplendent are Sighişoara’s pastel-colored buildings, stony lanes, and medieval towers, you’ll rub your eyes in disbelief. Fortified walls encircle Sighişoara’s lustrous merchant houses, now harboring cafes, hotels, and craft shops. Visit Sighisoara medieval town including The Clock Tower, The Church on the Hill, and the house where Vlad the Impaler was born. Lunch can be arranged in Sighisoara medieval town at Dracula House Restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Also called Dracula's Castle, it is situated at the entrance of Bran-Rucar pass. A remarkable architecture, the monument was built between 1377-and 1382 on a rock 60 m.
After Bran Castle visit, head to a local restaurant for lunch of fresh salads, traditional soups, delicious sarmales, meat, chicken, vegetables, and other regional fares (drinks and meals at your own expense). Traditional lunch can be arranged in Bran village.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast, lot of choices, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, gem, fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at 3-star local guest house or similar, en suite rooms.
Day 7: Brasov - Bears Sanctuary - Peles Castle - Bucharest
Stop At: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, F DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov, Zarnesti 500075 Romania
Visit The Bears Sanctuary which is located in the forest, 2 km away from Piatra Craiului National Park. It covers an area of 69 hectares of forest, streams, and ponds where the brown bears live. It is the biggest of this kind in the entire world. Visit the Bears Sanctuary - an amazing place for such beautiful animals! This " 5 stars all-inclusive resort " for bears hosts around 100 rescued bears from captivity. They have a chance for a new and better life now! Taking pictures is allowed. Prepare your cameras!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Visit the magnificent Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romania's first king, King Charles 1 of Hohenzollern, of German origins. The castle was designed by a Czech architect and is famous for being one of Europe's most modern castles at the time of its construction, between the 19th and 20th centuries. Each room has a distinct style that differs from the styles of the other rooms. We will also admire the Florentine room, which will transport us to a typically Italian and Renaissance era.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast, lot of choices, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, gem, fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Upper Rasnov Fortress is closed until Feb 2023, but we could visit lower fortress, the outside walls and exterior court.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Comfortable footwear recommended
- Private tour
- Peles Castle is closed on Monday, we can only see it from outside. More info about the admission time: peles.ro
- Bran Castle is open on Monday at 12:00
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.