Painted Monasteries of Bucovina & Transylvania Citadels (4 days Private Tour)
Painted Monasteries of Bucovina & Transylvania Citadels (4 days Private Tour)
Get a complete 4 days tour to the amazing Bucovina and Transylvania region in the north-central part of Romania, departing from Bucharest. Visit the painted monasteries of Bucovina, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Sites: Voronet – known as „The Sistine Chapel of the East”, an emblematic painted church, build more then 500 years ago, with well preserved frescoes, Sucevita - where you will visit the largest painted convent, very similar to a fortress and Moldovita - with it`s golden and deep blue paintings on the exterior walls, completed in the XVI-th century.In Transylvania you will discover the most important attractions: Sighisoara, one of the most beautiful, best-preserved and still inhabited medieval citadels in Europe, the authentic Saxon houses of Prejmer and fortified churches, Brasov - a medieval city founded by german colonists on XIII century, the legendary Dracula Castle in Bran and the stunning Peles Royal Castle in Sinaia on Prahova Valley.
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Agapia Monastery
The Agapia Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Agapia) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located 9 km west of Târgu Neamț, in the commune of Agapia, Neamţ County. It was built between 1641 and 1643 by Romanian hetman Gavriil Coci, brother of Vasile Lupu. The church, restored and modified several times during the centuries was painted by Nicolae Grigorescu, between 1858 and 1861. It is one of the largest nunneries in Romania, having 300–400 nuns and ranking second place in population after Văratec Monastery.
1 hourVaratec Monastery
Văratec Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox nun monastery located in north-eastern part of the country, in Văratec village, Agapia Commune, Neamţ County. It is the largest nun monastery in Romania, with more than 400 nuns living here.
1 hourHumor Monastery
Day 2: Painted monasteries in Bucovina
1 hourSucevita Monastery
The architecture of the church contains both Byzantine and Gothic elements, and some elements typical to other painted churches of northern Moldavia. Both interior and exterior walls are covered by mural paintings, which are of great artistic value and depict biblical episodes from the Old and New Testament.
2 hoursMoldovita Monastery
The Moldovița Monastery (Romanian: Mânăstirea Moldovița) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia, Romania. The Monastery of Moldovița was built in 1532 by Petru Rareș, who was Stephen III of Moldavia's illegitimate son. It was founded as a protective barrier against the Muslim Ottoman conquerors from the East.
2 hoursManastirea Voronet
Day 3: Getting to Transylvania
2 hoursCentrul Istoric Sighisoara
A medieval citadel, a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved walled old town, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
2 hoursPeasant Fortified Church at Prejmer
The church was founded by the Germanic Teutonic Knights, and then was eventually taken over by the Transylvanian Saxon community. Initially Roman Catholic, it became Lutheran following the Reformation. Together with the surrounding village, the church forms part of the villages with fortified churches in Transylvania UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 hoursBrasov Historical Center
Day 4: Prahova Valley
2 hoursBlack Church (Biserica Neagra)
It was built by the German community of the city and stands as the main Gothic style monument in the country, as well as being the largest and one of the most important Lutheran (Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania) places of worship in the region.
1 hourBran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
A landmark in Romania, must see place while travelling to Transylvania.
2 hoursPeles Castle
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- 3 nights accommodation (3 star hotels)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest
- Private tour
- Entrance fees to the monasteries
- 3x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Entry/Admission - Agapia Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Brasov Historical Center
- Entry/Admission - Sucevita Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- Entry/Admission - Moldovita Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Peles Castle
- Entry/Admission - Varatec Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
- Entry/Admission - Humor Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer
- Entry/Admission - Manastirea Voronet
- Entry/Admission - Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
Not Included
- Other meals, drinks or snacks
- Hotel upgrades
- Entrance fee to other attractions than stated
Good to Know
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.