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Day 1 – Bucharest to Bukovina
After breakfast on the last day of your Bulgaria + Romania private tour, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your included flight from Bucharest into the lovely province of Bukovina. Upon arrival in Iasi, you’ll be met by our engaging, native-born guide. Enjoy a tour of this historic Moldavian city and have lunch on your own before continuing to Gura Humorului in the heart of historic Bukovina. Check in to Hilde’s Residence, where you’ll have time to refresh before dining here at our charming countryside inn. Meals B+D
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Day 2 – Monasteries + Culture of Bukovina
After breakfast, your engaging personal guide will be waiting to take you on a full-day exploration of the region, beginning in the nearby village of Vama where you’ll learn about Romania’s famous egg-painting tradition, an intricate and painstaking art form which can involve up to six layers applied to the delicate egg shell. Next is the Moldovita Monastery, built in 1532 with impressive fortress-like walls that belie the splendor and delicacy of its inspiring blue-background frescoes. In nearby Sucevita, you’ll tour a 16th-century monastery encircled by high walls with massive towers at each corner. Adorned with more exterior and interior frescoes than any other Romanian monastery, you’ll admire thousands of sacred images and portraits, many painted against a calming green background. Continue to the quiet village of Marginea to learn about the history of the region’s distinctive black pottery and visit a local workshop to see how it’s made. The day’s sightseeing ends at the Ethnographic Museum in the town of Suceava and chance to learn more about Bukovina’s cultural traditions and daily life. Meals B
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Day 3 – Voronet Monastery + Back to Bucharest
This morning you’ll enjoy a tour of the Voronet Monastery. Built in 1488 by Stefan the Great, regarded as the greatest Moldavian prince, its entire western façade is adorned with a spectacular fresco of The Last Judgment. Then return to Iasi for lunch at a local restaurant and a tour + tasting at the Bucium Winery. Continue to the airport for your included flight back to Bucharest where you’ll be met and chauffeured to the conveniently located Angelo Airport Hotel. Meals B+L
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Day 4 – Depart Bucharest
After breakfast, we’ll take you to the airport for your homeward journey. Meals B