Cluj-Napoca - Bistrita - Ciocanesti Village - Voronet Monastery - Gura Humorului

Ciocanesti - The tour continues with a visit to Ciocanesti Village, where a workshop with Mr. Dumitru, the village blacksmith, awaits. He will demonstrate the art of working with hot metal and transforming it into everyday tools.

Manastirea Voronet - In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to explore the renowned Voronet Monastery, famous for its vibrant blue frescoes. The southern wall features Romania’s best-preserved ‘Last Judgement’ fresco. Built in 1488 by Prince Stephen the Great, the monastery commemorates his victory over the Ottoman Empire.

Gura Humorului - Humor Monastery - Moldovita Monastery - Transrarau Highway - Cluj-Napoca

Humor Monastery - The day begins with a short drive to Humor Monastery, a quaint cross-shaped church established in 1530, dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin. The exterior frescoes, dominated by red hues, depict scenes from saints’ lives and significant local events, including battles with the Turks.

Moldovita Monastery - Next on the itinerary is Moldovita Monastery. The church’s exterior frescoes, painted by Toma of Suceava in 1537, feature rich gold and blue tones. The western walls are adorned with the Last Judgment and other scenes like the Siege of Constantinople and the Tree of Jesse.

Transrarau - The day’s highlight is the Transrarau Highway, also known as the Treasury Road, stretching 28 kilometers (17 miles). Its winding path and breathtaking scenery reach an altitude of 1400 meters, where a hike through the Rarau Mountains offers a view of ancient rock formations that shaped these majestic mountains.

• Centrally-located hotel accommodation
• Guided tours by a professional English-speaking guide
• All entrance fees included
• Lunch provided
• Dinner included
• Modern vehicle transportation

• Meals, other than ones included in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Photography fees

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