Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj)

1 day
Full Day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Surdesti Wooden Church, Surdesti Romania

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of the Holy Paraskeva, Desesti 437135 Romania

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Merry Cemetery, Sapanta 437305 Romania

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
  • all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
  • 1 lunch with the locals
  • Entry tickets for the two wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery
  • Entry/Admission - Surdesti Wooden Church
  • Entry/Admission - Church of the Holy Paraskeva
  • Entry/Admission - Merry Cemetery
Not included
  • your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
  • photo / video entrance fees (where required)
  • personal expenses
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 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.
  • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
65%