Romania - Across The Carpathian Mountains
Straddling central Romania and covering a third of its territory are the majestic Carpathian Mountains or Transylvanian Alps as they are also known.
Aside from the stunning beauty of the mountains and the rolling foothills, the rich traditions of the region continue to flourish through the warm and friendly locals and their way of life which has changed little through the centuries.
Walking through a timeless landscape to reach ancient villages and monasteries including the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina, pristine forests brimming with wildlife and carved wooden churches and farm gateways are just a few of the highlights of this engaging adventure.
Combined with time in the capital, Bucharest, this fully escorted walking holiday offers an opportunity to cross the Carpathians and gain an intimate appreciation of rural Romania.
Aside from the stunning beauty of the mountains and the rolling foothills, the rich traditions of the region continue to flourish through the warm and friendly locals and their way of life which has changed little through the centuries.
Walking through a timeless landscape to reach ancient villages and monasteries including the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina, pristine forests brimming with wildlife and carved wooden churches and farm gateways are just a few of the highlights of this engaging adventure.
Combined with time in the capital, Bucharest, this fully escorted walking holiday offers an opportunity to cross the Carpathians and gain an intimate appreciation of rural Romania.
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Itinerary / Highlights
DAY 1 Arrive Bucharest, overnight train to BucovineDAY 2 Short walk and exploration of Bucovina including visit of Moldovita Monastery (3-4hrs)
DAY 3 Hike across the Obcina Mare ridge and transfer to the Sucevita Valley with its impressive monastery (5-6hrs)
DAY 4 Walk through Bucovina forest to the Humor Valley (4hrs)
DAY 5 Day at leisure to explore villages and monasteries in the area
DAY 6 Transfer to Maramures region with short walk in Botiza Valley (3hrs)
DAY 7 Hike between villages and visit the monastery of B?rsana (6hrs)
DAY 8 Mountain hike in Maramures (5hrs)
DAY 9 Transfer to Sap?nta with its impressive tombs before returning to Bucharest by overnight train after a visit to the memorial at Sighetu Marmatiei
DAY 10 Arrive in Bucharest, trip concludes
Other Details
Accommodation Details
7 nights rural pensions in a combination of twin and triple share generally with shared facilities, 2 nights overnight train in sleeper carriage
Departure Dates, Options & Prices
05 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
17 July 2011 - 26 July 2011
31 July 2011 - 09 August 2011
21 August 2011 - 30 August 2011
11 September 2011 - 20 September 2011
02 October 2011 - 11 October 2011
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