Introduction:
This tour
starts in Cluj Napoca, where your English speaking driver/guide will
meet you at your hotel, the train station or airport. Then we head to the
beautiful Maramures region, and the world renown wooden churches. Continuing to
visit the "Merry Cemetery" in Sapanta, famed for their enlightening engravings.
In Maramures we will also see the Museum of the Romanian Peasant, describing in
full detail the life of the areas locals. See more examples
of the exquisite woodwork, as well as the famous Egg Painters of Romania.
Then
on to Bucovina, and the UNESCO designated, and world famous Painted Monasteries.
The most famous of the region; Voronet has been called the Sistine Chapel of the
East, and
once you see these magnificent Frescos, you will fully understand why.
While here, on request, we can arrange a traditional dinner, and folklore show
at the guesthouse.
After
departing Bucovina, we will head deep into the legend of Dracula, and the
Transylvania region. Our first stop, the vibrant city of Brasov, with Saxon routes and is
the most visited city in Romania. From here we will see Bran Castle, home to the
legend of Dracula is next, as well as a stop in the "Pearl of the Carpathians".
Then Sighisoara, which is one of the best preserved medieval citadels in all of
Europe; and also home to the birthplace of the real life Dracula; Vlad Tepes. On
the way back to Bucharest we will stop in Sinaia to visit the famed Peles
Castle, Romania's original Royal Palace.
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