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HIDDEN ROMANIA : The Flavor of Old Europe
Painted monasteries of Bukovina (northern part of
Moldavia)
With their
painted exterior walls, decorated with 15th- and 16th-century frescoes
that are considered masterpieces of Byzantine
art, these seven churches in northern Moldavia
are unique in Europe. Far from being merely
wall decorations, the paintings represent complete
cycles of religious murals on all facades. Their
outstanding composition, elegant outline
and harmonious colours blend perfectly with the
surrounding landscape.
A ten day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST ARRIVAL
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AM
- Arrive in Bucharest
- Transfer to a 3-4* hotel central Bucharest. Free time
PM
- Welcome dinner
Overnight in Bucharest
Dinner
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Day 2, Wednesday : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Sightseeing tour including Revolution Square
(stop) with Romanian Athenaeum, Fine Art Museum (former Royal
Palace), Bucharest University Library and Kretulescu Church, ruins of the
Old Princely Court and Church (stop), Manuc's Inn, Palace of
Parliament (visit), Metropolitan Church (visit),
Bucharest University, Romana Square, Victory Square
PM
- Lunch. Conclude your afternoon at the Village Museum
Overnight in Bucharest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3, Thursday : BUCHAREST – POIANA BRASOV
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Brasov through Sinaia and
Bran
- Visits to Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery
PM
- Lunch at Bran
- Visit Bran Medieval Castle
- Sightseeing old Brasov including Black
Church, Council Square, Town Hall, Weavers' Bastion, Schei Church and First
Romanian School in Transylvania. Possibly organ concert in Black
Church
- Lodging and dinner at a 3 star hotel at Poiana Brasov
Overnight at Poiana Brasov
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4, Friday : POIANA BRASOV – SIBIU
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AM
- Breakfast
- Depart to Sibiu through Fagaras. Brief stop at Fagaras
Fortress
PM
- Lodging and lunch at a 3 star hotel in Sibiu
- Walking tour old Sibiu including Baroque Brukenthal Palace
and Museum (stop and visit), Council Tower, Evangelical Church, Catholic
Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies' Bridge
- Dinner
Overnight in Sibiu
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5, Saturday : SIBIU – TARGU MURES
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Targu Mures through Medias and
Sighisoara
- Visit Biertan Fortified Church
PM
- Lunch at Biertan. Depart for Sighisoara. Walking
tour old citadel including Clock Tower (visit),
Citadel Square, Monastery Church, Venetian House, House with Antlers, Dracula's
Birthplace, Wooden Covered Stairway
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel at Tārgu Mures
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
Overnight at Tārgu Mures
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6, Sunday : TARGU MURES – GURA HUMORULUI
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AM
- Breakfast. Sightseeing Targu Mures including Palace of
Culture, County Council, Roman - Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Reformed Church and Medieval
Fortress, Teleky Library (visit)
- Depart to Gura Humorului through Bistrita
PM
- Lunch at Bistrita. Sightseeing tour Bistrita including
St Mary's Evangelical Church and Sugalete Passage
- Pass the Carpathian Mountains through Borgo Pass
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel at Gura Humorului
- Dinner
Overnight at Gura Humorului
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7, Monday : Painted Monasteries OF BUKOVINA
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AM
- Breakfast. Visits to Moldovita and Sucevita Painted
Monasteries
- Marginea and the Black Pottery Workshop
PM
- Lunch at Radauti
- Visits to Humor and Voronet Painted Monasteries
- Dinner
Overnight at Gura Humorului
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8, Tuesday : GURA HUMORULUI – IASI
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart to Iasi through Suceava
- Visit Dragomirna Monastery. Sightseeing tour
Suceava including ruins of the Princely Court, Monastery of St John the New,
Princely Citadel
PM
- Lunch at Suceava.
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel in Iasi
- Sightseeing tour of Iasi including Palace of Culture,
Metropolitan Cathedral (Holy Relics of Saint Parascheva, protector of Moldavia),
Church of the Three Hierarchs, Golia Monastery and Copou Park
Overnight in Iasi
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9, Wednesday : IASI – BUCHAREST
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Bucharest through Roman, Bacau, Focsani,
Buzau
PM
- Wine tasting and lunch at Panciu Vineyards
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel central Bucharest
- Farewell dinner with folk show
Overnight in Bucharest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 / Thursday, May 27 : BUCHAREST DEPARTURE
AM : Breakfast. Transfer to Otopeni Airport
HIGHLIGHTS
- Peles Castle, former royal residence at Sinaia
- Black Church in Brasov, largest Gothic church in south-eastern Europe
- Bran Castle, relating to Dracula's legend
- Medieval towns in Transylvania : Brasov, Sibiu, Medias, Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and
Bistrita
- Biertan fortified church (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Painted monasteries of Bukovina (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Dragomirna fortified monastery and its Gothic architecture
- Iasi, the cultural capital of Moldavia
- Wine-tasting at the old cellars of Panciu
- Gems of Romanian folk art and creativity: Village Museum in Bucharest, black pottery workshop at Marginea
- Rural life and civilization of Romanian villages
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in US
PRICE
895 Euro/person (suppl. single 250 Euro/person) in double room including accommodation at
3-4 star hotels, full board, local transportation by mini-van, driver and guide services,
entrance fees
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
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