Maramures best, full day tour from Cluj

5 (35) 13h

Overview

Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.

What's included

  • 1 lunch with the locals
  • entry tickets (two UNESCO wooden churches, the Merry Cemetery)
  • services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
  • hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)
  • your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
  • your personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

Start point

Meeting on the sidewalk, in front of the Romanian Theatre House

Start point

Meeting in front of KFC

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

How to redeem

• The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on traffic conditions and your personal interests. • The order of the visits may differ.

What to expect

  1. Your first visit will be that of the 18th century wooden church of Surdesti, the tallest of all eight wooden churches of Maramures included in the UNESCO world heritage list.

    30 minAdmission included

  2. Lunch in the most famous village of Maramures. Short walk in the village after lunch.

    1h 30m

  3. Visit the 18th century wooden church of Desesti, UNESCO heritage. This church shelters some of the best preserved interior painting.

    30 minAdmission included

  4. The unavoidable attraction in Maramures is the Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, an unusually colorful place, unexpectedly reflecting the love of life of the locals – that’s what you’ll discover in the late afternoon. You cannot leave the region before entering the house of a villager eager to show you their traditional dowry room.

    30 minAdmission included

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on traffic conditions and your personal interests.
  • The order of the visits may differ.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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