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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Explore Romania's rich spiritual and artistic heritage on this exclusive private day trip from Bucharest. Visit the UNESCO-listed Horezu Monastery, renowned for its stunning Brâncovenesc architecture and beautiful frescoes. Experience the region's pottery tradition firsthand by meeting local artisans, watching live demonstrations, and trying your hand at the potter's wheel. The journey includes a stop at the Costești Trovants Museum to witness the fascinating geological "living stones." Perfect for art, history, and culture enthusiasts looking for a personalized experience.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Horezu Monastery and admire its architecture and frescoes.
Enjoy a hands-on pottery experience with local artisans and demonstrations.
Explore the unique geological formations at the Costești Trovants Museum.
Travel comfortably in a private AC vehicle with a dedicated guide.
What's included
All entrance fees (Horezu Monastery and Costești Trovanți site).
Professional English-speaking guide/driver.
Live pottery demonstration fee.
Private transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest.
All fuel, parking, and toll fees.
Food and drinks (Lunch paid individually).
Cost of any ceramic items you wish to purchase as souvenirs.
What to expect
Horezu Monastery (Hurezi Monastery)
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Arrive at the monastery, founded in 1690. Your guide will show you the exquisite exterior and interior frescoes, the peaceful courtyard, and explain why this is considered the most representative masterpiece of the Romanian Brâncovenesc style.
Horezu
2h 30m
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local guesthouse. Afterward, we visit Olari Street (the Potters' Street). You will enter a master potter's workshop, see how the iconic "Horezu Rooster" motif is painted using a goose quill, and have the chance to create your own ceramic souvenir.
Trovanti Museum Natural Reserve
45m · Admission ticket included
On the way back, we make a fascinating stop at the geological reserve in Costești. See the massive, naturally formed sand-concretions (the "growing stones" of southern Romania) that look like abstract outdoor sculptures.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible at the pottery workshops, but the monastery and the Trovanți site have some uneven terrain and steps.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
