Bucharest to Bucovina

Agapia Monastery - The Agapia Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Agapia) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery situated 9 km west of Târgu Neamț, within the commune of Agapia, Neamţ County. Constructed between 1641 and 1643 by Romanian hetman Gavriil Coci, brother of Vasile Lupu, the church has undergone several restorations and modifications over the centuries. It was adorned with paintings by Nicolae Grigorescu from 1858 to 1861. As one of the largest nunneries in Romania, it houses 300–400 nuns, ranking second in population after Văratec Monastery.

Varatec Monastery - Văratec Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the northeastern part of the country, in Văratec village, Agapia Commune, Neamţ County. It is the largest nunnery in Romania, with over 400 nuns residing there.

Painted Monasteries in Bucovina

Sucevita Monastery - The church’s architecture features a blend of Byzantine and Gothic elements, along with characteristics typical of other painted churches in northern Moldavia. Both the interior and exterior walls are adorned with mural paintings of significant artistic value, depicting biblical scenes from the Old and New Testament.

Moldovita Monastery - The Moldovița Monastery (Romanian: Mânăstirea Moldovița) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located in the commune of Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County, Moldavia, Romania. Built in 1532 by Petru Rareș, the illegitimate son of Stephen III of Moldavia, it was established as a defensive barrier against the Muslim Ottoman invaders from the East.

Manastirea Voronet - The Voroneț Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Romanian village of Voroneț, now part of the town Gura Humorului. It is one of the renowned painted monasteries in southern Bukovina, Suceava County. Constructed by Stephen the Great in 1488 over a span of 3 months and 3 weeks to celebrate the victory at the Battle of Vaslui, the frescoes at Voroneț are famous for their vibrant shade of blue, known in Romania as “Voroneț blue.”

Getting to Transylvania

Centrul Istoric Sighisoara - A medieval citadel and a popular tourist attraction, known for its well-preserved walled old town, which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Viscri Fortified Church - Explore the Viscri Fortified Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This well-preserved Saxon fortified church provides insight into Transylvania’s medieval architecture and history.

Brasov Historical Center - The city is notable for being the former regional capital of the Transylvanian Saxons of the Burzenland administrative area and a major commercial hub on the trade routes between East and West. It is also the birthplace of Romania’s national anthem.

Transylvania Fortifications

Black Church (Biserica Neagra) - Constructed by the German community of the city, it stands as the main Gothic-style monument in the country and is one of the largest and most significant Lutheran (Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania) places of worship in the region.

Peles Castle - The summer royal residence, a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains near Sinaia, Prahova County, Romania, situated on a historic route connecting Transylvania and Wallachia. Built between 1873 and 1914, it was inaugurated in 1883 and constructed for King Carol I.

• 3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels
• Private tour
• Breakfast included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest

• Other meals, drinks or snacks
• Entrance fee (inside visits). Tickets can be purchaced on the spot… EUR 30.00 per person

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day tour of the stunning Bucovina and Transylvania regions in north-central Romania, starting from Bucharest.

Explore the renowned painted monasteries of Bucovina, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites: Voronet – often referred to as “The Sistine Chapel of the East,” is a symbolic painted church built over 500 years ago, featuring well-preserved frescoes. Visit Sucevita, home to the largest painted convent, resembling a fortress, and Moldovita, adorned with golden and deep blue exterior wall paintings completed in the 16th century.

In Transylvania, discover key attractions: Sighisoara, one of Europe’s most beautiful, well-preserved, and still inhabited medieval citadels; the authentic Saxon houses of Prejmer and its fortified churches; Brasov, a medieval city founded by German colonists in the 13th century; the legendary Dracula Castle in Bran; and the breathtaking Peles Royal Castle in Sinaia, located in the picturesque Prahova Valley.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.