Highlights:
• Picturesque drive through the Carpathian Mountains
• Visit three UNESCO World Heritage painted monasteries
• Discover the ancient Hutsul art of Easter egg decoration
• Explore a local farmers market
• Savor the local cuisine
Highlights:
• Picturesque drive through the Carpathian Mountains
• Visit three UNESCO World Heritage painted monasteries
• Discover the ancient Hutsul art of Easter egg decoration
• Explore a local farmers market
• Savor the local cuisine
Cluj-Napoca - Bucovina
Moldovita Monastery - Depart from Cluj at 8:30 am, traveling towards northeastern Romania. Enjoy lunch en route at Borgo Pass, a location Bram Stoker envisioned as the possible site of Count Dracula’s castle. Stop for a meal at a local restaurant. Visit the Moldovita Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its…
Cluj-Napoca - Bucovina
Moldovita Monastery - Depart from Cluj at 8:30 am, traveling towards northeastern Romania. Enjoy lunch en route at Borgo Pass, a location Bram Stoker envisioned as the possible site of Count Dracula’s castle. Stop for a meal at a local restaurant. Visit the Moldovita Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its Siege of Constantinople fresco.
Sucevita Monastery - Continue the journey with a visit to Sucevita Monastery, the most complete and best-preserved of the painted monasteries, also a UNESCO heritage site. Seek spiritual inspiration by observing the Ladder of Virtues fresco.
Car transfers for the day: approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes; ~300 km / 186 mi
Bucovina - Cluj-Napoca
Gura Humorului - Explore a vibrant farmers market, offering a wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with the people of Bucovina.
Manastirea Voronet - After dining at a restaurant, proceed to the Voronet painted monastery, the most renowned of the eight painted monasteries included in UNESCO heritage. Take time to admire the Last Judgement scene.
Letitia Orsivschi’s Egg Museum - Experience the ancient Hutsul tradition of decorating Easter eggs with wax and natural colors, an unmissable cultural highlight.
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- 1 night accommodation in a guesthouse (double room)
- Easter egg painting demonstration
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax, and parking fees included)
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- 1 night accommodation in a guesthouse (double room)
- Easter egg painting demonstration
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax, and parking fees included)
- your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
- photo / video entrance fees (required at the monasteries for professional photography)
- your personal expenses
- single room supplement (25 eur to be paid on the spot)
- your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
- photo / video entrance fees (required at the monasteries for professional photography)
- your personal expenses
- single room supplement (25 eur to be paid on the spot)
- A dress code is required to enter the monasteries. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. Skirts and scarfs are usually offered at the entrance though.
- A dress code is required to enter the monasteries. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. Skirts and scarfs are usually offered at the entrance though.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
