Day trip from Iasi to the UNESCO Painted Monasteries in Bucovina

4.866667 (30) 12h

Overview

Embark on a day trip from Iasi to Bucovina's UNESCO Painted Monasteries. Discover Voronet Monastery, renowned for its intense blue frescoes, earning it the title "Sistine Chapel of the East." Visit Moldovita Monastery, an architectural marvel adorned with intricate exterior frescoes. Explore Sucevita Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by shades of green.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Lunch (approx. €15/person)
  • Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup included for everyone

How to redeem

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler

What to expect

  1. Voronet Monastery was built in 1488 in record time: three months, three weeks and three days, today being part of the UNESCO heritage. The exterior murals have preserved their hues despite centuries of inclement weather, but the ingredients used in preparing the paints are still a mystery. The scenes in the murals depict, like a movie, the history of Christianity, presented in an original manner, very much influenced by folk beliefs, by the Eastern culture, but also by the Orthodox thought.

    1hAdmission included

  2. Moldovita Monastery, included in the UNESCO heritage in 1993, was built between 1532 and 1537. For hundreds of years, the murals were the only way uneducated country dwellers could learn about the teachings of the Bible. The frescoes are an immense color illustration of Biblical scenes, adapted to the history of the place and to the important moments in the life of the community.

    1hAdmission included

  3. Sucevita Monastery is the newest of the Painted Monasteries of Bukovina, and it was included in the UNESCO Heritage in 1993. It was built in a Moldavian style, with Gothic and Byzantine influences. The murals are dominated by a shade of green, obtained through an ancient technique from natural pigments.

    1hAdmission included

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide;
  • A small amount of walking is involved;
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult;
  • Not wheelchair accessible;
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.

Cancellation policy

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

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