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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
A 2 day tour bringing you to the rural region of Maramures, a place with beautiful natural landscapes where traditions such as wood carving have been maintained for generations. You will visit the most important attractions of the region and taste the great local food on offer.
Options
Maramures: 2 Days in Rural Romania
Pickup included
Private Tour
English Speaking Guide
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Lunch
Breakfast
Local taxes
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Overnight accommodation
Lower prices for solo travellers on 8th October 2026
What to expect
Day 1: Cluj - Surdești - Săpânța - Barsana - Viseu de Sus
Surdesti Wooden Church
1h · Admission ticket included
On the first day, we will drive over the Carpathian Mountains to arrive in the region of Maramures. Here, we visit the tallest wooden church in Surdesti, before visiting a popular artist from the area.
Merry Cemetery
1h · Admission ticket included
In the afternoon we will visit the Merry Cemetery in Săpânța, which comprises over 300 tombstones with paintings cheerfully depicting scenes from the lives of the deceased.
Barsana Monastery
1h
We visit a new wooden monastery in Barsana. The impressive komplex was built in the 1990s, but carries on the traditional motifs with the naive interior paintings being a surprise.
Day 2: Viseu de Sus - Steam Train - Bogdan Vodă - Sacel - Cluj-Napoca
2h · Admission ticket included
On the second day we will embark on a breathtaking tour on a steam train, travelling along the secluded, meandering Vaser Valley.
St. Nicholas Wooden Church
2h
In the afternoon you will visit the beautiful wooden church of Bogdan Voda, before we drive back to Cluj.
Sacel
1h
We visit a traditional pottery maker in Sacel, learning about the trade but also of the tradition running back a couple of generations in this family.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will let you know the exact pickup time on the day before the tour.
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
