Maramures village break (2 days, from Cluj)

By Get a Cluj Tour

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2d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the heart of Maramures on this unforgettable journey, where scenic mountain and countryside roads lead you through some of Romania’s most picturesque landscapes. Indulge in the region's delicious farm products, freshly prepared by locals with traditional methods.
Visit three UNESCO-listed wooden churches, each a masterpiece of craftsmanship and spirituality. Explore a renowned monastery that stands as a symbol of Maramures’ rich religious heritage. Wander through the vibrant Merry Cemetery, where colourful tombstones tell stories of the past with a unique and artistic touch.
Step into the footsteps of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, visiting a site that holds deep historical significance. Experience the charm of a traditional village, where you’ll enjoy an authentic overnight stay and connect with the warm and welcoming locals. This is a journey that offers a true taste of Maramures—its culture, traditions, and hospitality, leaving you with memories to cherish.

Activity location

Surdesti Wooden Church
- Surdesti, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piața Avram Iancu
- Piața Avram Iancu
- Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private tour

2d
English

min 1 & max. 7 participants: This option insures you that no other traveller will joint you on the tour.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30 am

Price details

AU$1,409.27 x 1 AdultAU$1,409.27

Total

Until Sat, 3 May

What's included, what's not

craftsmen visit
1 overnight in a rural guesthouse (double room based)
entry tickets (3 wooden churches, Elie Wiesel Memorial, Merry Cemetery)
services of an English speaking guide / driver
Dinner
Breakfast
all transport by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
hotel pick up & drop off (only for private tours)
your meals and drinks (others than mentioned)
your personal expenses
single room supplement (20 eur) will be paid on the spot

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers with motion sickness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cluj – Surdesti – Sighetu Marmatiei – Sapanta - Breb

4 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a rural guesthouse (double room). Single supplement is not included, to be paid on the spot.

Surdesti Wooden Church

1h
Admission ticket included

Meet your guide at 8:30 am and head for Maramures across a narrow panoramic mountain road. First stop of the day will be for the visit of Surdesti wooden church, the first UNESCO heritage site you will visit. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it still stands as one of the tallest wooden churches of Maramures.

The Elie Wiesel Memorial House - The Museum of the Jewish Culture in Maramures

30m
Admission ticket included

Transfer across the mountains to arrive in the small border town of Sighetu Marmatiei. Visit the memorial house of Elie Wiesel. Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Holocaust survivor and author of the novel Night, Wiesel was born in this small town in 1928. His work and life continue to inspire global conversations about the importance of standing against hatred and discrimination. Lunch in a restaurant.

Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance

1h
Admission ticket included

After lunch, visit the Memorial of the Victims of Communism Memorial. It is located in a former prison which was used by the communist regime to detain political prisoners, intellectuals, clergy and others seen as threats to the regime.

Merry Cemetery

1h
Admission ticket included

Take a 30 min transfer to Sapanta village. Visit the Merry Cemetery, a spectacularly colourful resting place. The crosses feature naïve art depicting scenes from the deceased's life, sometimes including even ironic illustrations.

Day 2: Breb – Desesti - Barsana – Ieud – Cluj

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Breb

1h 30m

After breakfast, take a walk along the intricated streets of Breb, one of the most famous villages in Romania. Visit some local craftsmen (not available on Sundays or other major religious events), discover it's connection with King Charles III of Great Britain and have a chat with the local people, always curious to find out where you are coming from :)

Church of the Holy Paraskeva

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit the wooden church of Desesti, also part of the UNESCO heritage. Here you will discover the best preserved interior painting of all the wooden churches of Maramures.

Barsana Monastery

Transfer to Barsana new monastery, a mix of modern and traditional architecture. Lunch in a local restaurant.

Ieud Ses Wooden Church

30m
Admission ticket included

Take a panoramic road that will lead you to Ieud, a third UNESCO heritage site included in this tour. Get back to Cluj. End of the tour.

Location

Activity location

Surdesti Wooden Church
- Surdesti, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piața Avram Iancu
- Piața Avram Iancu
- Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania
Piața Unirii
- Piața Unirii
- Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania

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