10 Days Combined Tour Romania & Moldova

Combine the best of Romania and the Republic of Moldova in this splendid ten-day tour. Begin your tour in Romania by exploring Transylvania: the land of castles, medieval cities and citadels, fortified churches and the heart of traditions and legends. Next, journey to Maramures – the land of famous wooden churches and Bucovina – the land of beautiful outdoor painted monasteries included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The second part of the tour is dedicated to Moldova. Despite its small area, the Republic of Moldova offers an unusual diversity of natural reserves and scenery and unique geological monuments of European and world value.

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DAY 1:

Bucharest 

Arrival at Bucharest and lunch in a local restaurant. Begin your Bucharest city tour. Known for its glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of “Little Paris”), Bucharest, Romania’s largest city and capital, is today a must-see metropolis. .
Overnight: Bucharest
Meals: lunch

DAY 2:

Brasov – Sighisoara – Targu Mures – Cluj (300km)

In the morning, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the historical centre of the city. Depart for Cluj Napoca with stops at: Sighisoara medieval city (visit the Clock Tower); Targu Mures (lunch in a local restaurant); and Cluj Napoca (panoramic sightseeing tour of the city).
Overnight: Cluj
Meals: lunch

DAY 3:

Brasov – Sighisoara – Targu Mures – Cluj (300km)

In the morning, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the historical centre of the city. Depart for Cluj Napoca with stops at: Sighisoara medieval city (visit the Clock Tower); Targu Mures (lunch in a local restaurant); and Cluj Napoca (panoramic sightseeing tour of the city).
Overnight: Cluj
Meals: lunch

DAY 4:

Cluj Napoca – Baia Mare – Sighetu Marmatiei (220km)

In the morning, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Depart to Sighetu Marmatiei with stop for panoramic tour in Baia Mare. Lunch in the local restaurant in Baia Mare. Arrival at Sighetu Marmatiei.
Overnight: Sighetu Marmatiei
Meals: lunch

DAY 5:

Sighetu Marmatiei – Gura Humorului (250km)

Full day in Maramures: trip to Sapanta to visit the famous “Merry Cemetery”, visit the wooden churches of Rozavlea, Bogdan Voda and Ieud (the oldest of all). Lunch in a local restaurant in Borsa and traditional dinner in Gura Humorului.
Overnight: Gura Humorului
Meals: lunch

DAY 6:

Bucovina – Republic of Moldova (330km)

Full day dedicated to discovering the painted monasteries and the beautiful rural area of Bucovina.
Visit the monasteries of Moldovita, Sucevita, Humor and Voronet. Lunch en route. Depart for Moldova, crossing the border. Arrival to Kishinev – the capital city of the Moldova.
Overnight: Kishinev
Meals: lunch

DAY 7:

Kishinev – Orhei

In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Depart for the ancient city of Old Orhei city – a unique natural and historical open-air complex. It organically combines the natural landscape with vestiges of ancient civilizations. As a result of enormous archeological excavations here, remnants from the Paleolithic, Eneolithic, and Iron Age were all discovered here. The culture of Geto-Dacians of the Early and Late Middle Ages is represented by the remains of earthen and wooden fortresses and two medieval towns – Shehr al-Djedid (town of the Golden Horde period) and the Moldovan town Orhei. Afterwards, depart for the Cricova winery and labyrinths (protected by UNESCO), which have about 60 kilometers of underground tunnels that are capable of holding more than 30 million liters of wine at any given time. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting in the Cricova cellars. Return to Kishinev. Free time at your own disposal. Dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Overnight: Kishinev
Meals: lunch

DAY 8:

Kisinev (Capriana monastery & Milestii Mici wine cellars)

In a picturesque forest area, only 40km north – west of Kishinev, lies Capriana Convent – one of the oldest in Moldova (1429). Founded by great Moldovan rulers like Stefan the Great, Capriana convent served as the headquarters of Moldova’s bishop for many years. Closed and dilapidated during the post-war period, it was reopened again in 1989, becoming a symbol of national revival. Lunch and wine tasting at the Milestii Mici winery. Return to Kishinev.
Overnight: Kishinev
Meals: lunch

DAY 9:

Kisinev – Brasov (430m)

Breakfast. Early departure to Romania. Lunch en route.
Accommodation and dinner in a 3-star hotel in Brasov.
Overnight: Brasov
Meals: lunch

DAY 10:

Brasov – Bucharest (180km)

After breakfast transfer to the Bucharest airport for the flight home. 

 

Prices:

$2525 /person based on double occupancy (for 2 persons traveling)

DISCOUNTS FOR GROUP TRAVEL:
1770$ /person, for a 4 persons group
1409$ /person, for a 6-9 persons group
1270$ /person, for a 10 persons group
1135$ /person, for a 12 persons group
1050$ /person, for a 20+1 persons group
205$ /person, single supplement

*The offer is subject to availability in the moment of booking.

**The tariffs are available at the moment of publishing, they may be amanded .

***For payment in RON, there will be used the BNR rates +2% from the day of payment.

 

Escorted package includes:

9 nights accommodations in 3 star hotels based on double occupancy:
1 night accommodation in Bucharest
1 night accommodation in Brasov or Poiana Brasov
1 night accommodation in Cluj
1 night accommodation in Sighetu Marmatiei
1 night accommodation in Gura Humorului
3 nights accommodation in Kishinev
1 night accommodation in Brasov
Half board (lunches) as shown in the program;
Air-conditioned car, van or coach throughout the itinerary;
English speaking guide throughout (for individual tour up to 6 persons the guide – driver);
All entrance fees to museums, monasteries an sites included in the program;
All Romanian taxes;
Assistance 24/7

 

Package price doesn’t include:

Airfare;
Other meals than mentioned in the program (FB supplement can be reserved only for the entire group);
Tips;
Porterage;
Hotel extras (telephone, minibar etc);
Beverages ( other than water );
Photographing /filming fees;
Personal expenses.

 

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