A Vivid Excursion to Romania

One-Day Excursion to Romania from Uzhhorod - Maramureș, the «Merry Cemetery» and the city of Baia Mare

A one-day excursion to Romania from Uzhhorod is a journey into a distinctive land of legends, traditions and an unusual philosophy of life. The tour is ideal for travellers who want to see the non-touristy, real Romania, visit unique historical landmarks and feel the atmosphere of the mysterious land of Count Dracula.

During the excursion you will discover Maramureș - a region that has preserved medieval wooden Gothic architecture, authentic villages, ancient monasteries and a special attitude to life and death.

Why choose this excursion:

• the unique landmarks of Maramureș
• the «Merry Cemetery» - a must-see of Romania
• the tallest wooden church in Europe
• authentic cuisine and great-value shopping
• a packed tour with no overnight stay

The programme of the one-day excursion to Romania

06:00 - Departure from Uzhhorod

06:30 - Mukachevo
07:20 - Berehove
Crossing the Ukrainian-Romanian border.

The «Merry Cemetery» - a unique landmark of Romania

The first stop will be the famous Merry Cemetery - a place that completely changes the way you think about death. Bright headstones with naïve paintings and ironic inscriptions tell the stories of people’s lives with humour and light.

You will also visit:

• a church with colourful mosaics
• the museum-cottage of the craftsman who started the tradition of «merry headstones»

The Peri Monastery - the tallest wooden church in Europe

Next the route leads to the Peri Monastery - an extraordinarily peaceful place that is home to the tallest wooden church in Europe (76 metres).

Here you will discover Maramureș Gothic - a unique style of wooden architecture that has preserved the features of medieval Gothic churches and has no equal in the world.

Maramureș - authentic villages and mountain views

During the journey you will see:

• neat traditional Romanian villages
• picturesque mountain panoramas
• waterfalls and mountain-pass landscapes that impress at any time of year

This region has preserved the spirit of old Europe, where time seems to have stood still.

Baia Mare - a city where the eras meet

The excursion ends in the old city of Baia Mare - the cultural centre of northern Romania. Its streets blend medieval, Austro-Hungarian and modern architecture, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Romanian cuisine and shopping

Delicious national cuisine:

• ciorbă
• mititei
• liver frigărui
• kadaif

Shopping in Romania:

• wines and the legendary țuică
• fragrant cheese in pine bark
• natural cosmetics
• leather goods and Romanian knitwear
• openwork porcelain, woven lace
• hand-embroidered tablecloths, blouses and hats

Return to Uzhhorod

Departure from Romania and return to Uzhhorod with vivid memories, unique purchases and the desire to travel again.

Day of the tour: the 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of each month.

For the trip you must have a biometric passport or a Schengen visa in an ordinary passport.

Excursion to Romania