Suceava - other historical capital of Moldavia, hosting the fortressed Princely Court of Stephen the Great, and the neighboring painted monasteries from XV th century will get you into the wonderful life of medieval art.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Flight from Bucharest to Iasi. Accommodation in Hotel Astoria 3* in Iasi.
Day 2: The Palace of Culture. It represents the last and the most Eastern manifestation of the European neo-gothic style, expression of Romanticism in the 'official' architecture specific to the end of the century. It houses 'Moldova' National Complex of Museums, represented by the four national museums (Moldavian History Museum, The Art Museum, The Ethnographic Museum of Moldavia and The Museum of Science and Technique), the Regional Restoration-Conservation Laboratory and the Office for the National Cultural Patrimony.
The Monastery of the Three Saint Hierarchs. The most beautiful foundation of Prince Vasile Lupu, a real symphony of arts in prayer, the church of the Three Hierarchs was built between 1637-1639 and was consecrated by Metropolitan Varlaam on the 6th of May 1639. From an architectural point of view, the church assumes the traditional Moldavian style, with the well-established structure of the interior: vestibule, pronaos, naos and altar.
- Breakfast at Astoria Hotel
- City tour of Iasi, visiting the Palace of Culture,Three Saint Hierarchs Monastery and the Metropolitan Church
- Optional lunch
- Transfer Iasi – Gura Humorului (3h)
- Visit Voronet Monastery – included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Accommodation in Best Western Bucovina Club de Munte Hotel 4* in Gura Humorului
Day 3: Cetatea de Scaun (The Royal Court) was first built by Prince Petru Musat I in 1388, and fortified by Stephen the Great to defend against Mehmed II in 1476 The oldest Moldavian fortresses are mentioned in documents in the second half of the 14th century or early 15th century.
Dragomirna Monastery - Most of the monasteries are related to the name of Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), ruler of Moldavia between 1457 and 1504, and under whose patronage over 30 edifices were built. The architectural art of the monastery is unique, combining the Byzantine tradition and the Occidental influences in a manner that will become later on specific to Moldavian architecture. The monastery of Dragomirna was built in a marvelous area, close to the forest, beyond the village Mitocul Dragomirnei, 12 kilometers from the town of Suceava.
- Breakfast at Best Western Bucovina Club de Munte Hotel
- Transfer Gura Humorului - Suceava
- Visit Suceava with the visit of the Old Princing Court of Stefan The Great
- Transfer and visit Dragomirna Monastery
- Transfer to Radauti town, where is to visit Bogdana Church – the oldest Moldavian church
- Stop at Marginea black pottery workshop
- Visit Sucevita Monastery - included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Accommodation in Popas Bucovina 3* in Sucevita
Day 4: Voronet Monastery, nicknamed the 'Sixtine Chapel of the East' was built by Stephen the Great in 1488 and the vibrant colors of its frescoes were added later. An interesting point is that the archangels’ trumpets take the shape of the local shepherds’ horn or 'bucium' and the souls doomed to hellfire wear the turbans of the Turkish enemy.
Striking red, blue, yellow and brown colors characterize the Biblical scenes depicted around the Moldovita Monastery. Inside the 16th century furniture survives, including Prince Petru Rares’ chair, as large as a throne. Because the Prince is the founder of Moldovita his statue stands outside.
- Breakfast at Popas Bucovina
- Transfer and visit Moldovita Monastery - included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Optional lunch
- Visit Voronet Monasteries - UNESCO monument called „The Sixtine Chapel of the east” (30’)
- Transfer Voronet – Bacau (3h)
- Accommodation at Decebal Hotel 3* in Bacau
Day 5: Breakfast at Decebal Hotel in Bacau. Transfer to Bacau Airport. Flight from Bacau to Bucharest.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Car/van/bus transportation
- Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels in double rooms on B&B basis
- English speaking guide/driver
- Entrance fees at the museums
- Flights from/to Bucharest
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