Day trip from Iasi to the UNESCO Painted Monasteries in Bucovina

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Moldovita Monastery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sucevita Monastery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on a day trip from Iasi to Bucovina's UNESCO Painted Monasteries. Discover Voronet Monastery, renowned for its intense blue frescoes, earning it the title "Sistine Chapel of the East." Visit Moldovita Monastery, an architectural marvel adorned with intricate exterior frescoes. Explore Sucevita Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by shades of green.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Rolandia

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Bottled water
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Transportation with a modern vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch (approx. €15/person)
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Manastirea Voronet

one hour Admission included

Voronet Monastery was built in 1488 in record time: three months, three weeks and three days, today being part of the UNESCO heritage. The exterior murals have preserved their hues despite centuries of inclement weather, but the ingredients used in preparing the paints are still a mystery. The scenes in the murals depict, like a movie, the history of Christianity, presented in an original manner, very much influenced by folk beliefs, by the Eastern culture, but also by the Orthodox thought.
Manastirea Moldovika

one hour Admission included

Moldovita Monastery, included in the UNESCO heritage in 1993, was built between 1532 and 1537. For hundreds of years, the murals were the only way uneducated country dwellers could learn about the teachings of the Bible. The frescoes are an immense color illustration of Biblical scenes, adapted to the history of the place and to the important moments in the life of the community.
Sucevita Monastery

one hour Admission included

Sucevita Monastery is the newest of the Painted Monasteries of Bukovina, and it was included in the UNESCO Heritage in 1993. It was built in a Moldavian style, with Gothic and Byzantine influences. The murals are dominated by a shade of green, obtained through an ancient technique from natural pigments.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Moldova Hotel
Hotel Bellaria
Sky Park Home
Hampton by Hilton Iasi
Hotel Ciric
Hotel Select Iasi
Hotel Dorobanti
Hotel International Iasi
Grand Hotel Traian
Pensiunea Moldotour
Pensiunea Cristian
Astoria Hotel

and 12 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel in Iasi

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler