Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
1 lunch with the locals
hotel pick up and drop off
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)
your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
photo / video entrance fees (where required)
personal expenses
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• 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.
What to expect
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Surdesti Wooden Church
30 min
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.
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Breb
1 hour 30 min
Lunch in the most famous village of Maramures. Short walk in the village after lunch.
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Church of the Holy Paraskeva
30 min
Visit the 18th century wooden church of Desesti, UNESCO heritage. This church shelters some of the best preserved interior painting.
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Merry Cemetery
30 min
The unavoidable attraction in Maramures is the Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, an unusually colorful place, unexpectedly reflecting the love of life of the locals – that’s what you’ll discover in the late afternoon. You cannot leave the region before entering the house of a villager eager to show you their traditional dowry room.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- The order of the visits may differ.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj)
Can I cancel Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12–13 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- 1 lunch with the locals
- hotel pick up and drop off
- 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)
What's not included?
- your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
- photo / video entrance fees (where required)
- personal expenses
Which places does it visit?
It visits Surdesti Wooden Church, Breb, Church of the Holy Paraskeva, Merry Cemetery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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