Sapanta, Maramures
Tours That Go to Sapanta, Maramures
Rolandia - Romania’s Classic Northern Heritage
Day 1: Arrival in Cluj
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Day 2: Today you are going to discover the beautiful region of Maramureş, rich in terms of traditions and cultural life. A narrow road leads us to Breb, a village lost among the hills, with traditional wooden houses lined along the river. Next, we are heading to the Memorial of the Victims of Communism, where we will get acquainted to the dark side of the Romanian communist regime. Our next stop is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, the Merry Cemetery from Sapanta.
Day 3: You'll start the day at Viseu de Sus on a delightful ride with a small steam train called mocanita. During the afternoon we will visit Romania’s most well-known churches in Maramures, under Unesco protection: the Small Church from Ieud and the church from Poienile Izei.
Day 4: Our journey around northern Romania continues with the neighboring region, Bukovina. Today’s itinerary includes two of the highlights: Moldovita and Sucevita monasteries.
Day 5: Not far from Sucevita is the only place in Europe and the second worldwide where black pottery is produced. The local craftsmen will reveal a few secrets of this art. The day continues with a visit to Romania’s most renowned monastery: Voronet.
Day 6: We leave the spectacular landscapes of Bukovina behind, cross the mountains and head for the airport.
FOUR PROVINCES IN FOUR DAYS
Sept 1: MARAMURES: Sapanta Merry Cemetery and the tallest wooden church in the world.
Sept 2: BUCOVINA painted monasteries in Voronet, Humor, Moldovita (all UNESCO world Heritage sites), and Marginea pottery.
Sept 3: TRANSILVANIA: Sighisoara medieval citadel, Biertan fortified church, Viscri White Church -- all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites, and tour of the medieval city of Brasov.
Sept 4: WALLACHIA: Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery.
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