Best of Maramures, Romania

Strada Iuliu Maniu 1, Cluj-Napoca, 400394

Journey to the land of wooden architecture! Visit two UNESCO-listed churches, soak in the beauty of scenic countryside roads, explore the vibrant Merry Cemetery, savor a traditional local meal, experience village life and meet the warm-hearted locals.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 13 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, French

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Embark on a full-day journey from Cluj to Maramureș, the land of stunning wooden architecture. Visit two UNESCO-listed churches in Surdești and Desești, explore the charming village of Breb, and learn about its royal connections. Enjoy a traditional farm-to-table lunch and admire Maramureș' iconic wooden gates. End the day at the colorful Merry Cemetery in Săpânța before returning to Cluj in the evening. A perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes!

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* This tour, as presented, operates with min. 3 & max. 7 participants.

PRIVATE TOUR:

you can choose departure date
you can choose guiding language (English or French)
price varies according to number of participants
pick up from your accommodation

SHARED TOUR:

departures on Tuesday & Saturday (April to October)
fix pricing regardless the number of participants
you can make a booking starting with 1 participant. Yet, if less than 3 participants / tour, the tour will not take place and you will receive a full refund or an alternative date / tour.
pick up from meeting point

What’s included

Included

Guide
Meals: 1
services of a licensed English speaking guide / driver
pick up & drop off from your accommodation (extra fee for shared tours)
transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas & road tax included)
entry tickets (Merry Cemetery, Surdesti & Desesti churches)
lunch with the locals (drinks included)

Not included

your meals and drinks (others than mentioned)
your personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Strada Iuliu Maniu 1, Cluj-Napoca, 400394

Don’t forget

This tour involves moderate walking (2-3 hours) on varied terrain, including paved surfaces, uneven/potentially muddy ground and village hills. Be prepared for stairs without handrails at the churches and periods of standing. There will be changes in altitude. If you are prone to motion sickness, please bring appropriate medication. According to Romanian law, all children under the age of 12 or shorter than 135 cm (53 inches) must use a car seat/booster. We do not provide seats /boosters. We can only accept children who do not correspond to these criteria if you bring your own seat / booster. Comfortable shoes & sun hat in summer recommended