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Gura Humorului – Văratec | An Exploration of Monastic Life 50

Delve deeper into monastic Bucovina with visits to two more remarkable monasteries: Moldovița and Sucevița, UNESCO-listed for their intricate exterior frescoes. Don’t miss the delightful Painted Egg Museum, where the centuries-old tradition of egg-painting is being both preserved and beautifully displayed. Your day concludes at Văratec Monastery, a living spiritual community where you’ll dine with

Vadu Izei – Gura Humorului | Into The Painted World Of Bucovina 49

Discover the graceful Bârsana monastery, its slender wooden spires rising towards the sky. After a beautiful chairlift ride, step into nature with an easy treck to the spectacular Horses’ Waterfall, Romania’s tallest. Later, stop to admire the painted houses of Ciocănești, uniquely adorned in a local tradition seen nowhere else in the country. In the

Vadu Izei | Maramureș in depth 48

Day entirely dedicated to the exploration of Maramureș. Begin in nearby Săpânța, where you can marvel at the vividly painted Merry Cemetery, then continue to the towering wooden church of Peri Monastery. Visit Sighet’s moving Memorial to the Victims of Communism and the unusual open market, where the fruits and vegetables are viying for space

Vadu Izei | A journey back in time: Maramureș 47

Travel into the heart of Maramureș, a land of wooden churches and timeless traditions, where families display their status in the comunity by building massive elaborate wooden gates, carved by hand. Their loom-woven rugs and blankets are still washed using centuries-old devices, that harvest the force of nearby rivers and streams. Visit one such authentic

To Cluj | Gipsy cultural exchange 46

Today’s route winds through the hills to the atmospheric Bethlen Castle ruins, a noble stronghold being slowly reclaimed by nature. Continue with an experiential visit to a local Roma (Gypsy) community, which will allow for cultural insight and candid exchange. For the afternoon activity, choose between a wine tasting in a 16th-century castle and an

To Sibiu | Castles and Citadels 45

Today, we change style and move on to the Gothic, by visiting Hunyadi castle, one of Europe’s largest and best examples of this architectural style. This 14th century giant was featured in various movies, television shows and video games over the past decade. Continue to Alba Iulia, the spiritual capital of modern Romania, where the

To Timișoara | Gateway to Romania 44

Start your Romanian journey from Budapest, the capital of the neighboring country (Hungary). Make your way across the border and into the city of Timisoara, where the spark of the Romanian anti-communist revolution was ignited in 1989. Ease your transition into Romania, by absorbing the feel of the Habsburg looking palaces that border the central

Add-on Day. Birthplace of Dracula 43

The church of Biertan (UNESCO), has impressed visitors for five centuries with its three distinctive lines of fortifications. Enter the reconciliation room, where couples about to divorce were being locked up. If you choose, we can also pay a visit to a local traditional gypsy craftsman. Meet the entire family and find out about the

Bucharest 14

Along with your tour guide, you will discover Bucharest’s wide squares and avenues, bordered by 19th century art nouveau French-inspired architecture, which during the age earned the city the nickname “Little Paris”. The political struggles of the last century have changed the city landscape, leaving behind a remarkable diversity, ranging from the palaces and concert

To Budapest 30

Ease your transition from Romanian cities to Budapest by absorbing the feel of the Habsburg looking palaces that border the central walk of Timisoara. Settled in the middle ages, it changed hands between Hungary, the Ottomans and the Austrohungarian Empire, before becoming, in 1884, the first city with electrified street lighting in Europe, and its