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Maramures best, full day tour from Cluj

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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.

12 to 13 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French
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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.

What's Included

  • 1 lunch with the locals
  • Entry tickets (two UNESCO wooden churches, the Merry Cemetery)
  • [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
  • Your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
  • Your personal expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Private tour”.

Pickup details

Please note: this tour is presented both as private and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (every Tuesday and Saturday, April - October) in which it is guaranteed to start if there are at least 3 participants enlisted. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the shared tour will not take place.For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address where we can meet you. For shared tours, we ask travellers to choose one of the two set pick up locations. We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.

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For the option “Shared tour”.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Breb

Lunch in the most famous village of Maramures. Short walk in the village after lunch.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of the Holy Paraskeva

Visit the 18th century wooden church of Desesti, UNESCO heritage. This church shelters some of the best preserved interior painting.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Merry Cemetery

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Maramures best, full day tour from Cluj?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-66066P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 1 lunch with the locals
  • Entry tickets (two UNESCO wooden churches, the Merry Cemetery)
  • [BRAND] 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)
  • Services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
  • Your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
  • Your personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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