Discover Romania’s heritage on a private tour: Horezu Monastery, pottery workshops, and Costești’s living stones. Perfect for culture enthusiasts.
Discover Romania’s heritage on a private tour: Horezu Monastery, pottery workshops, and Costești’s living stones. Perfect for culture enthusiasts.
- Horezu Monastery (Hurezi Monastery) - Visit this historic monastery, established in 1690. A guide will lead you through the stunning exterior and interior frescoes, the serene courtyard, and explain why it is regarded as the quintessential masterpiece of the Romanian Brâncovenesc style.
- Horezu - Savor a traditional meal at a local guesthouse….
- Horezu Monastery (Hurezi Monastery) - Visit this historic monastery, established in 1690. A guide will lead you through the stunning exterior and interior frescoes, the serene courtyard, and explain why it is regarded as the quintessential masterpiece of the Romanian Brâncovenesc style.
- Horezu - Savor a traditional meal at a local guesthouse. Following lunch, explore Olari Street, known as the Potters’ Street. Enter a master potter’s workshop to observe the painting of the famous “Horezu Rooster” motif using a goose quill, and try your hand at crafting your own ceramic keepsake.
- Trovanti Museum Natural Reserve - On the return journey, enjoy a captivating visit to the geological reserve in Costești. Discover the large, naturally occurring sand-concretions, known as the “growing stones” of southern Romania, which resemble abstract outdoor sculptures.
- 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
- 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
- Lunch
- Cost of any ceramic items you wish to purchase as souvenirs.
- Lunch
- Cost of any ceramic items you wish to purchase as souvenirs.
Discover Romania’s vibrant spiritual and artistic legacy on this exclusive private day tour from Bucharest. Explore the UNESCO-listed Horezu Monastery, celebrated for its exquisite Brâncovenesc architecture and captivating frescoes. Immerse yourself in the region’s pottery heritage by engaging with local craftsmen, observing live demonstrations, and…
Discover Romania’s vibrant spiritual and artistic legacy on this exclusive private day tour from Bucharest. Explore the UNESCO-listed Horezu Monastery, celebrated for its exquisite Brâncovenesc architecture and captivating frescoes. Immerse yourself in the region’s pottery heritage by engaging with local craftsmen, observing live demonstrations, and trying your skills at the potter’s wheel. The tour also includes a visit to the Costești Trovants Museum to marvel at the intriguing geological “living stones.” Ideal for art, history, and culture lovers seeking a tailored experience.
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Horezu Monastery and appreciate its architecture and frescoes.
Participate in an interactive pottery session with local artisans and demonstrations.
Discover the distinctive geological formations at the Costești Trovants Museum.
Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle and a dedicated guide.
- Wheelchair accessible at the pottery workshops, but the monastery and the Trovanți site have some uneven terrain and steps.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
