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Maramures Guided Tour

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Maramures is the region where ancient traditions, the folk costumes and old art are preserved like nowhere else in Romania. The wooden churches are true folk art masterpieces. You will visit 2 of the best world heritage wooden churches.

The carved wooden gates have been the symbol of Maramures for a long time and you will see them on Iza Valley and Mara Valley. You will see also handicrafts men and the famous Merry Cemetery from Sapanta.

The tour will help you to understand better the history and the culture in Maramures.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Merry Cemetery
  • Desesti church
  • Budesti church
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Free pickup from your hotel in Sighetu Marmatiei. Pick up from other cities in Maramures will have an additional cost.

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Church of the Holy Paraskeva

The wooden church from Desesti was built in 1770 and the painting inside the church is very well preserved.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani

The church from Budesti was built in 1643 and is one of largest wooden church built in Maramures.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sarbi

In Sarbi you can visit a distillery for making "horinca" a traditional fruit brandy and a water mill which grinds the corn using rocks and water power.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Barsana Monastery

One of the most popular site in Maramures, Barsana Monastery has 14 buildings and was built in traditional architecture.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Barsana

In Barsana you will visit handicrafts men - carving wood.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Merry Cemetery

Merry Cemetery have about 800 crosses and each grave is marked with a beautifully carved wooden cross, painted in blue and with a poem saying something about the life of the decesed.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total time is more or less 7 hours. The rest is driving between sites, pick up and dropping back.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Maramures Guided Tour?

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). 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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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Merry Cemetery
  • Desesti church
  • Budesti church

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total time is more or less 7 hours. The rest is driving between sites, pick up and dropping back.

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