You will meet with your guide and enjoy a day trip in Bucovina, home to one of the world’s greatest art treasures: the Painted Monasteries, known in the UNESCO patrimony as the Churches of Moldavia, included since 1993.
We will start our tour with a visit to Romania’s most renowned monastery: Voronet, a jewel of the UNESCO northern heritage whose frescoes -featuring an intense shade of blue- have become famous throughout the world. Not far from here is Humor Monastery, a small, cross-shaped church, built in 1530 which will delight your sight.
Our next stop will be at Moldovita monastery, an architectural masterpiece in the Byzantine style included among the UNESCO world heritage sites. The last visit for the day will be at Marginea, a famous folk art center, best known for black ceramics which is made here. You will witness the craft of moulding clay, according to a technique unique in the world. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to Iasi.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.
Duration: 12 hours.
Start/opening time:Daily at 8am.
End/closing time: At 8pm.
Languages: English. French on request.