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Best of Bucovina

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Best of Bucovina

€ 220

per person

Discover the land of the painted monasteries: visit three UNESCO monasteries, enjoy the scenic roads across the Carpathians, try the local traditional cuisine and assist at the process of decorating Eastern Eggs.

Travel details

Destination
Bucovina
Start / End
Cluj-Napoca
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Service
guided
Seasonality
April - October
Tour type
discover
Departure time
8:30 am
Dress code
dress code required for the monasteries: shoulders and knees should be covered for both men and women. Skirts and scarfs are sometimes offered at the entrance. For salt mine visit: non slippery-shoes & appropriate warm clothing recommended (the constant temperature inside the salt mine is 10-12° C).
Visits
Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet painted monasteries (UNESCO); Easter egg decoration session; local farmers market
Distance
about 630 km / 391 mi
Car transfer duration
see daily details in Tour Plan
Notes
accommodation locations & order of visits may suffer changes

Situated in the north-eastern part of Romania, in a mountainous area, Bucovina is the region of painted monasteries by definition. Out of the eight of them included in the UNESCO world heritage list, you get the chance to visit three.

Melting pot of over 11 different ethnic groups, Bucovina has much more to offer though: warmhearted people, well preserved traditions, colorful houses and amazing landscapes.

With this guided tour to Bucovina you’ll have the opportunity to meet the locals and interact with them.

1

Cluj - Bucovina

Departure from Cluj at 8:30 am, heading for north-eastern Romania. Lunch on the way, in Borgo Pass. Bram Stoker imagined Count Dracula’s castle might be somewhere around here…

Visit the painted monastery of Moldovita, famous for it’s Siege of Constantinople fresco scene. Ancient Hutsul tradition, the decoration of the Easter egg using wax and natural colors is something you must not miss. That’s why you’ll meet an artisan willing to demonstrate her skill.

Continue your journey with the visit of the most complete and best preserved of the painted monasteries: Sucevita. If you’re looking for spiritual perfection, you may find inspiration here, observing the Ladder of Virtues fresco scene.

Dinner and accommodation in a rural guesthouse.

Car transfers: approx. 5h30min; ~300 km / 186 mi

(dinner included, breakfast & lunch not included)

2

Bucovina - Cluj

After breakfast, visit a local traditional market. Chance to test your negotiation skills or simply meet the small local producers.

Have lunch in a restaurant.

Continue with Voronet painted monastery, the most famous of all eight painted monasteries included in UNESCO heritage. Get back to Cluj in late afternoon. End of the tour.

Car transfers: approx. 6h00min; ~330 km / 205 mi

(breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included)

 

Included:

services of an English speaking guide / driver

pick up & drop off

transportation by private vehicle or minibus

gas, road tax and parking fees

entry tickets (3 painted UNESCO monasteries)

Easter Egg painting demonstration

visit to a local farmers market

meals as mentioned in the tour description (1 breakfast, 1 dinner)

1 overnight in a rural guesthouse (double room based)

Not included:

flight tickets

travel insurance

your meals and drinks (others than mentioned)

photo / video fees (where required)

personal expenses

PRIVATE TOUR

from 220 EUR

you can choose departure date & time

price varies according to number of participants

you can choose guiding language (subject to availability)

SHARED TOUR

350 EUR

departure every Monday (April to October)

fix pricing regardless the number of participants (min. 2 - max. 8 participants)

guiding available in English

Check here what discounts apply to this tour.

All prices are listed per person and calculated on an 7 participants basis.
For tours for more than 7 participants, please request a quote.