Three days tour of Iasi and UNESCO Painted Monasteries
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96 hours
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Come and discover one of the most beautiful regions in Romania. You are going to explore the picturesque Bucovina and Neamt areas including the famous painted monasteries, part of the UNESCO Patrimony and discover the rural way of living in the villages where traditions are still passed on from generation to generation. At the end of the tour we will dedicate our time to Iasi, in order to enjoy the charming of the most romantic city in Romania.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Offer is per person based on 2 people sharing a double room;
Children must be accompanied by an adult;
Not wheelchair accessible;
Price is per person based on 2 people sharing a double room. Travelers who wish to stay in a single room must pay the single supplement fee.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Iasi City Tour
Accommodations
Overnight in Iasi
Centrul Istoric Iasi
In Iasi, you will take a stroll through the Stephan the Great Boulevard, and discover the bohemian atmosphere of the city. You will admire the Rozoveanu Palace and the oldest national theatre in Romania, the „Vasile Alecsandri” National Theatre, as well as two of Iasi’s most important religious sites: the Three Hierarchs Church and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Next up we will visit the most important landmark of Iasi, the Palace of Culture, and its beautiful Clock Tower. We will also visit the Golia Monastery, and our city tour will end at the Library of the „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University.
Iasi - Voronet Monastery - Moldovita Monastery - Sucevita Monastery - Marginea Pottery - Gura Humorului
Accommodations
Overnight in Gura Humorului
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Manastirea Voronet
Your first stop will be at the crown jewel of the Painted Monasteries, Voronet. Voronet Monastery is famous due to its frescoes painted in a shade of blue whose composition remains a mystery to the modern world.
Moldovita Monastery
After Voronet, you will visit Moldovita Monastery. Here, you will be witness to the art of egg dyeing, a craft which is specific to this region of the country.
Sucevita Monastery
Sucevita is the only Painted Monastery surrounded by fortified walls. The religious edifice is part of the UNESCO heritage and was built in a Moldavian style, with Gothic and Byzantine influences. Its murals are dominated by the color green, obtained through an ancient technique from natural pigments.
Ceramica neagra Marginea
At Marginea, you will discover the famous art of black pottery in one of the last black pottery workshops in the country.
Gura Humorului - Neamt Fortress - Popa Museum - Iasi
Accommodations
Overnight in Iasi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Neamt Fortress
You will visit the Neamt Fortress, an important military and historical landmark that survived the siege of Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople.
The Popa Museum
Before heading back to Iasi, we will step inside a private peasant museum. The museum has the name of Nicolae Popa, a local sculptor and a true creator of folklore. Here, you can witness his creation and try on the ritual masks and traditional costumes.
Departure from Iasi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Centrul Istoric Iasi
You will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Transportation in a modern vehicle
Dinner
Accommodation for 3 nights in centrally located hotels
Plane tickets
Travel insurance
Meals, other than mentioned in the itinerary, and alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses such as room service, beverages, souvenirs, etc.
Pickup points
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Options
Acommodation in 4* hotels
4* hotel package: Full tour with accommodation in 4* hotels.
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowing a nation
GianFranco R,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is an excellent opportunity to understand many aspects of Romania as a nation and the history of the Romanian people, having a very good guide who speaks Italian.
Excellent guides!
Legin55,,May 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great three days with Rolandia in and around Iasi . On Day One we were met at the airport and then driven to Bucovina to see the Painted Monasteries. They are fabulous and our guide, Otilia, was superb in explaining the history, the paintings themselves and their religious significance. It was a long day but well worth it. Day Two was with Nicu who drove us into Moldova to see Capriana Monastery, Cricova and Old Orhei. My wife loved the wine tasting and my favourite was Old Orhei which is set in a great landscape. It was another super day, with great conversation with Nicu who is an excellent guide and driver. Day Thee was with Mihai, another super guide who teaches at the university and who showed us the vibrant city of Iasi. he then drove us back to the airport. All three guides were exceptional. Not just in their guiding but in the interesting conversations we had while driving, eating or walking. I recommend them! Our trip was originally planned in 2019, then rescheduled three times due to the pandemic, then re-structured when flights were suspended from Chisinau and we had to return to Iasi. So they can be flexible and fitted our trip around what we wanted and were able to do.
A family trip to Bucovina Painted Monasteries
Hartley M,,Sep 9, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We were thrilled with our tour of the beautiful region of Bucovina and surrounding Moldavia. We could not have had a better experience than with the Rolandia guides, Madalina in Iasi and Iulian in Bucovina. They both created an atmosphere of cheerful welcome and a spirit of discovery, as well as being extremely knowledgeable and interested in engaging with us. With only two days to visit four monasteries, one fortress, a castle and two museums, our tour of Bucovina was quite packed, but Iulian organized our time very professionally without making us feel rushed. Iulian was also a great driver and used the time in the car as an opportunity to educate us about a variety of local customs and other facts about the region. The painted monasteries well deserve their UNESCO recognition--they are incredible pieces of art and architecture, totally unique to their place and time. Iulian's explanations of the historical and religious contexts in which the churches were decorated were more than invaluable and went far beyond anything we had in our guidebooks. We also greatly enjoyed the Popa museum with its collection of folk art and artifacts. The included hotel stays consisted of two nights in Iasi and one night in Gura Humorului--in Iasi the 4-star hotel accommodation was comfortable and we appreciated the ample breakfast. In Gura Humorului, accommodation was of a completely different style, in rustic cottage rooms well off the beaten track. Here we really felt like we saw a true slice of Romanian country life. We were served fresh milk from the cow and "placinta" cake made by the hotel owner. The contrast between the urban stay in Iasi and the experience of the more rural areas was an interesting aspect of the tour. The included dinner in Bucovina was an incredible experience--all the food was sourced from a local farm and delicious, if heavy on meat. In all, we had a terrific and fun experience and would highly recommend this tour. It was perfect for an American couple and their adult daughter living in Romania to spend family time together.
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