Activity Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania

Maramures Guided Tour

5.0 (7 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Maramures is the region where ancient traditions, the folk costumes and old art are preserved like nowhere else in Romania. The wooden churches are true folk art masterpieces. You will visit 2 of the best world heritage wooden churches.

The carved wooden gates have been the symbol of Maramures for a long time and you will see them on Iza Valley and Mara Valley. You will see also handicrafts men and the famous Merry Cemetery from Sapanta.

The tour will help you to understand better the history and the culture in Maramures.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Pensiunea Casa Muntean Guided Tours Maramures

Ages: Adults (6–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Merry Cemetery
Not included: Entrance fees: Desesti church
Not included: Entrance fees: Budesti church

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min Admission not included

The wooden church from Desesti was built in 1770 and the painting inside the church is very well preserved.
St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani

30 min Admission not included

The church from Budesti was built in 1643 and is one of largest wooden church built in Maramures.
Sarbi

30 min

In Sarbi you can visit a distillery for making "horinca" a traditional fruit brandy and a water mill which grinds the corn using rocks and water power.
Barsana Monastery

one hour Admission not included

One of the most popular site in Maramures, Barsana Monastery has 14 buildings and was built in traditional architecture.
Barsana

30 min

In Barsana you will visit handicrafts men - carving wood.
Merry Cemetery

one hour Admission not included

Merry Cemetery have about 800 crosses and each grave is marked with a beautifully carved wooden cross, painted in blue and with a poem saying something about the life of the decesed.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Casa Huber
Hotel Casa Huber
Gradina Morii Hotel
Do Step Inn
Perla Sigheteana
Hotel Buti
Casa Papitu
Regal Guesthouse
Hotel Iza

Free pickup from your hotel in Sighetu Marmatiei.

Pick up from other cities in Maramures will have an additional cost.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total time is more or less 7 hours. The rest is driving between sites, pick up and dropping back.