Maramures, Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (northern Moldova), medieval cities in Transylvania
Your Itinerary:
Day 1 - Otopeni airport in Bucharest - Sinaia (120 km)
Meet at Bucharest Otopeni airport. Travel by road along the scenic Prahova valley, through the picturesque mountain resorts of Sinaia. Accommodation in Marami Hotel in Sinaia.
Day 2 - Visit the Romanian Royal family palace - the Peles Castle
Peles Castle is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture. After a good lunch we hit the road for Bran castle – built in 1377 as part of the Transylvanian defense system, the castle is a "must see" often referred to as mythical Dracula's castle.
Day 3 - Visit the Rasnov Fortress
It was founded around 1225 by German Teutonic Knights. The superb location of this fortress allows us a great view over the surrounding mountains. Onward we reach Brasov – the most important medieval city in the area and one of the most visited cities in Romania. Great sites to visit as The Black Church, the main square, the old defense walls that are still well preserved on the south and west side of the old city the watch towers and the narrowest street in Europe are just a few points on this day’s agenda. In the evening we arrive in Sighisoara – the most beautiful medieval fortress in Transylvania is still a living city. We stay here for the night in the medieval hotel Wagner House. Not far from Dracula's birth place.
Day 4 - Sighisoara city tour in the morning
Visit the Clock Tower, the hill church, check out the old torture chamber, and walk around the defense wall of the town, then we move on to arrive by noon in Cluj Napoca – the cultural capital of Transylvania. Cluj city tour. In the evening we reach to Satu Mare – a gate to Maramures. Accommodation in Satu Mare.
Day 5 – Maramures
Maramures village museum – real old households gathered from all around Maramures, reassembled in their original shape in this magnificent open air museum. Visit the Merry Cemetery in Sapanta – unique in the world the painted crosses present the life of those who lie beneath in funny lyrics, as part of the unique culture and tradition of Maramures. Next stop is Barsana – a newly rebuilt wooden monastery. The new monastery was rebuilt using the same old technique of wood assembly without any iron parts and no nails. The church tower is more than 50 meters high and proves the strength of this ancient technique. Accommodation in Borsa.
Day 6 - Bucovina painted monasteries
Visit the Moldovita Monastery. The one can we see today dates back to 1532 and is due to ruling prince Petru Rares– one of the most important monasteries of it’s time. Visit the Voronet Monastery - probably the most accomplished sample of artistic achievement in Moldavian architecture and painting. Onward we visit the Humor Monastery. Accommodation in Piatra Neamt.
Day 7 - Pass through the Bicazului Gorges
It is the most spectacular road pass in Romania. A quick stop at the Red Lake (the roof of an old mine collapsed in 1889 creating a small lake with a strange reddish color). On the other side of the mountains we are again in Transylvania county, going south to reach by evening back to Moeciu for the night.
Day 8 - Bucharest city tour
Including the most important sites of Romania’s capital. The Arc de Triumph, People’s House – the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon, the old Princely court. Accommodation in Bucharest.
Day 9 - Transfer to the airport for departure
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- All accommodation in 3*** and 2** hotels;
- All meals;
- All transfers and transportation with private minivan;
- All entrance fees to castles museums and monasteries included.
Tour price is based on double occupancy, but single supplements are also available.
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