Maramureș UNESCO and Living Day Tour

12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Experience the timeless traditions of Maramureș, one of Romania's most authentic regions, where centuries-old customs, wooden architecture, and breathtaking mountain landscapes remain beautifully preserved.

Travel through the scenic Carpathian Mountains to Borșa, where you'll take the chair lift into the Rodna Mountains National Park and visit Horses Waterfall.

Continue to the magnificent Bârsana Monastery, a masterpiece of traditional Maramureș wooden architecture and one of Romania's most photographed religious sites.

Next, visit Moara lui Niculai, a traditional watermill where centuries-old milling techniques are still preserved.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional local restaurant, where you'll have the opportunity to taste authentic Maramureș cuisine prepared using regional recipes and fresh local ingredients.

The final stop is the world-famous Merry Cemetery of Săpânța, one of Romania's most unique cultural attractions.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Romanian
Operated by: 99 Tour

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Entrance fees to all attractions from the Tour
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cluj-Napoca)
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Traditional Romanian Lunch
Included: Chair lift ticket to Horses Waterfall

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Horses Waterfall

2 hours Admission included

The impressive Horses Waterfall (Cascada Cailor), the tallest waterfall in Romania, surrounded by unspoiled alpine scenery.
Barsana Monastery

one hour Admission included

The Bârsana Monastery, a masterpiece of traditional Maramureș wooden architecture and one of Romania's most photographed religious sites. Admire its beautifully carved wooden buildings, peaceful gardens, and learn about the spiritual traditions that continue to thrive here.
Maramures County

one hour

Next, visit Moara lui Niculai, a traditional watermill where centuries-old milling techniques are still preserved. Discover how local families have used the power of mountain streams for generations and gain insight into rural life and craftsmanship in Maramureș.
Merry Cemetery

2 hours Admission included

The final stop is the world-famous Merry Cemetery of Săpânța, one of Romania's most unique cultural attractions. Explore the colorful hand-painted wooden crosses, each decorated with humorous epitaphs that celebrate the lives of those buried there, offering a fascinating glimpse into the local philosophy of life and death.