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Bucovina Monasteries Tour: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites
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Voronet
Embark on a day trip from Iasi to the UNESCO Painted Monasteries in Bucovina. Discover the intense blue frescoes of Voronet Monastery, the architectural marvel of Moldovita Monastery, and the green-dominated beauty of Sucevita Monastery.
Embark on a day trip from Iasi to the UNESCO Painted Monasteries in Bucovina. Discover the intense blue frescoes of Voronet Monastery, the architectural marvel of Moldovita Monastery, and the green-dominated beauty of Sucevita Monastery.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Voronet Monastery - Constructed in 1488, Voronet Monastery was completed in an impressive timeframe of three months, three weeks, and three days. It is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The exterior murals have remarkably retained their vibrant colors despite enduring harsh weather over the centuries, with the paint’s composition remaining a…
- Voronet Monastery - Constructed in 1488, Voronet Monastery was completed in an impressive timeframe of three months, three weeks, and three days. It is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The exterior murals have remarkably retained their vibrant colors despite enduring harsh weather over the centuries, with the paint’s composition remaining a mystery. The murals illustrate the history of Christianity in a unique style, heavily influenced by folklore, Eastern culture, and Orthodox beliefs.
- Moldovita Monastery - Moldovita Monastery, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, was constructed between 1532 and 1537. For centuries, these murals served as the primary means for the uneducated rural population to learn about Biblical teachings. The frescoes provide a vivid, colorful depiction of Biblical scenes, tailored to reflect the local history and significant events in the community’s life.
- Sucevita Monastery - Sucevita Monastery, the most recent addition to the Painted Monasteries of Bukovina, was also included in the UNESCO Heritage list in 1993. Built in the Moldavian architectural style with Gothic and Byzantine influences, its murals are predominantly green, achieved through an ancient method using natural pigments.
What's Included
- Entrance fees included for seamless sightseeing.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience.
- Refresh with provided bottled water throughout the tour.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide ensures a rich touring experience.
- Travel in comfort with modern vehicle transportation.
- Entrance fees included for seamless sightseeing.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience.
- Refresh with provided bottled water throughout the tour.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide ensures a rich touring experience.
- Travel in comfort with modern vehicle transportation.
What's Not Included
- Lunch (approx. €15/person)
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (approx. €15/person)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Set off for a day’s journey from Iasi to Bucovina’s UNESCO designated Painted Monasteries. Explore Voronet Monastery, famous for its striking blue frescoes - often referred to as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the East. ‘ Stop by the Moldovita Monastery, a masterpiece of architecture graced with complex exterior frescoes. Discover the Sucevita Monastery, a…
Set off for a day’s journey from Iasi to Bucovina’s UNESCO designated Painted Monasteries. Explore Voronet Monastery, famous for its striking blue frescoes - often referred to as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the East. ‘ Stop by the Moldovita Monastery, a masterpiece of architecture graced with complex exterior frescoes. Discover the Sucevita Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site marked with different hues of green.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide;
- A small amount of walking is involved;
- Children must be accompanied by an adult;
- Not wheelchair accessible;
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Location
Manastirea Voronet
Strada Voronet 166,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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R_myb680
Aug 17, 2025
An unforgettable experience thanks to an exceptional guide! - We had the chance to make an expedition with a guide to the beautiful monasteries around Iași, and I can only recommend this experience 100%!
The places themselves are superb, steeped in history, spirituality and striking architectural beauty. But what really made this tour exceptional was our guide. He was not only extremely competent, with an impressive knowledge of local history, art and traditions, but also incredibly kind, caring and passionate.
His precise and anecdotal explanations brought real added value to the visit. Thanks to him, every monastery came alive before our eyes: it was not only a series of beautiful buildings, but a deep cultural and historical immersion.
I highly recommend this expedition to anyone passing through Iași or the area. It is a unique and enriching way to discover the treasures of Romania, accompanied by a professional and warm guide.
Many thanks for this memorable experience!
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Siminae2025
Aug 17, 2025
Highly recommend 👌 - The best experience😊
Leonard was the perfect guide for this trip. Very polite and well informed. The monasteries were divine, a truly unique experience.
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Christinea293
Apr 2, 2025
Highly Recommend! - One of the main reasons we went to Iasi, was to do the Rolandia tour company's Moldova tour, but since we were in this area, we signed up for this tour as well. Leo (Leonard) was our guide, and again he was fantastic. This trip was a lot of driving, but it was really interesting seeing the Romanian countryside and small villages as we whizzed by. Seeing the Stork nests on the street posts throughout the drive was also a pleasant surprise. The three monasteries that we visited were well worth the trip. My favorite was the first stop, but they were all interesting. Leo told us a lot about each of them and made sure we understood as much as possible about each of the monasteries and their artwork. We also stopped at a high point with a neat wooden swing overlooking the countryside, and for lunch in a nice restaurant. We did this trip the day after the Moldova trip- again, two long days, but a very perfect way to see this part of the world.
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Neelss29
Dec 9, 2024
A nice day - Leonard was the best tour guide!! He's enthusiastic and funny. The views and the monasteries were gorgeous. It was a wonderful day. Try the soup.
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Armando_p
Jun 5, 2024
The experience in the... - The experience in the monasteries was unforgettable. The guide was excellent. He described in detail the meaning and value of the frescoes painted outside and inside the monasteries. I recommend this tour with a closed eye.
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Alicecj6372te
Oct 1, 2023
Visit to historical painted monasteries in an amazing location - Amazing day trip, had a great time. Everything went according to the schedule, our guide was very well informed, proffesional and polite. Would definetely recommend.
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Mimichev1
Sep 1, 2023
An exceptional tour of the painted monasteries of Bucovina - This was one of the best guided tours of my life. I highly recommend it.
First surprise, a solo tour. The guide Iulian is fabulous, very knowledgeable about his subject and about Romania in general. We spent the whole time talking, there was no dull moment.
His approach of the monasteries, emphasizing the dominant colour of each of the three monasteries we visited is very interesting. In his free time Iulian researches aspects of the paintings that he konws less about, he is so passionate and he transmits his enthusiasm during the excursion.
Another plus, he is a very cautious driver. And his English is very refined.
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Exploration792122
May 30, 2023
A perfect tour experience with Iulian - Iulian gave us an absolutely perfect experience of the monasteries. He is extremely knowledgeable and devoted to learning, reflected in the care with which he shared details around everything from history and art through modern-day times. We used everything we learned as vital context to the rest of our Romanian travels. He was friendly and attentive to our travel needs and questions. I would have loved to book with him for more tours, and certainly will in the future.
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171bartoszo
Nov 11, 2022
A wonderful day - We had a wonderful day and a great experience seeing the unique painted monasteries. George was our guide, and we couldn't have dreamed of a better person to show and tell us all of the important and interesting information regarding not only the monasteries, but also Bucovina and Romania as a whole. George was very professional, passionate and able to explain the details about the paintings in a very clear. He made us feel very comfortable, checked frequently on our needs, drove well and responsibly- a great guide and a great guy. It was the best day of our stay at Romania, and we will surely remember it for the beautiful landscapes of Bucovina and mystic atmosphere of the monasteries.
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Charles
Oct 9, 2022
The painted monasteries of Bucovina are a must see attraction in Romania - The main reason for my recent trip to Romania was to view the religious srt in the Orthodox and Byzantine churches and monasteries in Bucharest and in Bucovina, located in northeastern Romania. The highlight of my trip to Romania was the visit to the UNESCO Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. These incredible Byzantine monasteries are worthy of a trip to Romania. I was very fortunate to have Mihai as my private driver and guide. Mihai is very pleasant and a very responsible driver, and a great conversationalist. I learned a lot about the fascinating history of Moldavia from Mihai. We visited the 3 most important and best preserved painted monasteries of Bucovina: Voronet, Moldovita and Sucevita, and we spent about 1 hour in each. Each one of these monasteries is a treasure. Mihai explained to me in detail the meaning of each fresco painted outside and inside each monastery. To summarize, this was an unforgettable day in my life, and I highly recommend doing this private day trip to every visitor coming to Romania.
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