Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj)
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Highlights:
- scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains
- amazing haystacks landscape
- 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches
- Merry Cemetery in Sapanta.
- lunch with a local family
- visit a traditional dowry room
- meet some craftsmen (if available)
The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on traffic conditions and your personal interests.
The order of the visits may differ.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Surdesti Wooden Church
Your first visit will be that of the 18th century wooden church of Surdesti, the tallest of all eight wooden churches of Maramures included in the UNESCO world heritage list.
Breb
Lunch in the most famous village of Maramures. Short walk in the village after lunch.
What‘s Included
1 lunch with the locals
entry tickets (two UNESCO wooden churches, the Merry Cemetery)
services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)
your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
your personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private tour
min. 1 & max. 7 participants: this option insures you that no other traveller will joint you on the tour.
Pickup included
Shared tour
min. 3 & max. 7 participants: If less than 3 participants, the tour will not take place and you will receive a full refund or an alternative date / tour.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable experience - strongly recommend
Maps42485267882,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geta is an excellent guide and this was a fantastic and diverse tour. So much covered, in terms of geography, history and culture. An extremely interesting and thought provoking tour and an unforgettable experience in a particularly beautiful part of Romania. A strong recommendation for anyone with the good fortune to be spending time in this part of the country.
This is a MUST SEE .
49Martha,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geta is a fantastic guide and offers a day-trip to Maramures that is a must. The entire day was full of culture, history, beauty, and knowledge. Seeing the countryside in this part of Transylvania was inspiring, from the wooden churches to the village of Breb, and is most definitely a highlight of my time in this part of the world. I highly recommend this adventure.
Excellent
Bonnie T,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide and lunch provided by local family were excellent. Number on tour was good ...not too many, not too few.
This was a really...
Cristina F,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really fantastic tour, it felt authentic without being overly touristy. We saw a few beautiful sites in the Maramureş and Geta was incredibly knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. It was a long drive but the landscapes were well worth it. Lunch was a particular highlight, absolutely delicious and they catered for vegans. I would highly recommend this tour!
A must-see since Cluj!
dominiquebW8343IN,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this day trip to the beautiful region of Maramureș. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, and she knew how to convey her enthusiasm throughout the day. The places visited were simply splendid, between authentic landscapes and cultural discoveries. A must do if you pass through Cluj — I highly recommend!
Beautiful day trip in the Maramureş
M3955TYcristinac,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really fantastic tour, it felt authentic without being overly touristy. We saw a few beautiful sites in the Maramureş and Geta was incredibly knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. It was a long drive but the landscapes were well worth it. Lunch was a particular highlight, absolutely delicious and they catered for vegans. I would highly recommend this tour!
It is to do and to see absolutely!!!
katherine b,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was my best excursion of any country. The Maramures region is a must see. But what makes this exceptional experience is the guide I had. The information it gives us is very relevant. It took us to meet the local people in a unique way. We met the carpenter who makes the traditional roof shingles. We see him working before our eyes. She then takes us to eat a typical Romanian meal at the best cook in the village. Throughout the day, we have no feeling that there is a schedule. We have time to enjoy the place, take pictures. We also end the day with locals to see a lady making a traditional carpet. For me, this day will remain sincerely etched in my memory
Memorable trip to the beautiful Muramures
alessiapU8060DJ,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience! Geta was an outstanding guide! Beautiful wooden churches and the cheerful cemetery. Typical and delicious lunch in the beautiful village of Breb
Absolutely incredible...
Patrick K,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible experience that was enhanced by our tour guide, Geta! We loved reflecting in the beauty of the wooden churches and learning about the meaning of the interiors. The Merry Cemetery did not disappoint. And the star of the show was our stroll through a village in Maramureș where we had lunch with a local. This was incredibly memorable and I highly recommend this to anyone hoping to learn more about the history and true culture of Romania.
In immersion in the Maramures
Y7950DPolivierj,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In hindsight, allowing for an accurate opinion, I would say that this excursion was exceptionally good. Rich in emotions, immersive in distant lands since Cluj. The landscapes and activities offered are exceptional. Explanations are provided in English throughout the trip by the guide (Geta), a person who knows perfectly well how to adapt to the vagaries of travel and the expectations of travelers necessarily from different universes and countries and who is not stingy with cultural and historical explanations. The kind of experience that shakes you up in your way of thinking back home. With the homestay dinner cherry on top. Go for this activity which is very high level.
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