Explore Bucovina’s painted monasteries, savor local cuisine, and discover Hutsul traditions on a scenic Carpathian journey. Book your small-group adventure today.
Explore Bucovina’s painted monasteries, savor local cuisine, and discover Hutsul traditions on a scenic Carpathian journey. Book your small-group adventure today.
Cluj-Napoca - Bucovina
Moldovita Monastery - Depart from Cluj at 8:30 am, traveling towards north-eastern Romania. Enjoy lunch en route at Borgo Pass, a location Bram Stoker envisioned as the possible site of Count Dracula’s castle. Explore the painted Moldovita Monastery, renowned for its Siege of Constantinople fresco. Don’t miss the chance to…
Cluj-Napoca - Bucovina
Moldovita Monastery - Depart from Cluj at 8:30 am, traveling towards north-eastern Romania. Enjoy lunch en route at Borgo Pass, a location Bram Stoker envisioned as the possible site of Count Dracula’s castle. Explore the painted Moldovita Monastery, renowned for its Siege of Constantinople fresco. Don’t miss the chance to witness the ancient Hutsul tradition of decorating Easter eggs with wax and natural colors, demonstrated by a skilled artisan.
Sucevita Monastery - Continue the journey by visiting Sucevita Monastery, the most complete and well-preserved of the painted monasteries, recognized as a UNESCO heritage site. Seek spiritual inspiration from the Ladder of Virtues fresco.
Car transfers: approx. 5h30min; ~300 km / 186 mi
(dinner included, breakfast & lunch not included)
Bucovina - Cluj-Napoca
Gura Humorului - After breakfast, head to a local farmers market. These vibrant markets offer a wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with the people of Bucovina.
Manastirea Voronet - Following lunch at a restaurant, visit the Voronet painted monastery, the most renowned of the eight painted monasteries listed as UNESCO heritage sites. Return to Cluj in the late afternoon, marking the end of the tour.
Car transfers: approx. 6h00min; ~330 km / 205 mi
(breakfast included, lunch & dinner not 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)
- 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)
- personal expenses
- single room supplement
- your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
- photo / video entrance fees (required at the monasteries)
- personal expenses
- single room supplement
- Enjoy a 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
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Savor the local cuisine
The small-group format guarantees a personalized experience.
The shared tour operates on set dates (every Monday, from…
- Enjoy a 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
The small-group format guarantees a personalized experience.
The shared tour operates on set dates (every Monday, from March to October) and is guaranteed to proceed with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum is not met, an alternative tour will be provided.
- 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.