Bucovina Extension
5 Days
from
$ 1,418 pp*
Highlights:
Romania
(Suceava, Gura Humorului)
Trip Start/End:
Bucharest
/
Gura Humorului
Welcome to Bucovina, a place which some consider stuck in time, others look behind appearance and find the truth about this cradle of decency, kindness and love for God. Whether you are religious or not, you will be impressed by the beauty of the paintings in the world famous monasteries. If you are a nature-lover, you’ll find in Bucovina an oasis of green, amazing landscapes, wonderful and picturesque horse farms, and mild hills. For those who make food one of their great passions in life, Bucovina has the taste and the flavor. And, above all, people in Bucovina are made of “warm dough” and will welcome each and every guest like they will welcome their own son, after a long journey among strangers.
Trip Itinerary
Suceava
Continental Hotel
Day 1: Bucharest - Suceava
Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.
Enjoy a direct flight from Bucharest to Suceava.
Meet your driver for an airport transfer.
Accommodation: Continental (3*) The Continental Hotel (3*) is located in the city centre of Suceava. Being surrounded by a lot of green area that offers clean air, a feeling of peace and relaxation this property may be the ideal choice to spend a holiday in the Seat Fortress "Tara de Sus". The hotel has 93 rooms, structured on 3 floors. You can admire from your room: the centre of the city and the St. Nicholas Church located in the park in front the hotel and one of the main boulevards of the city. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, bathroom,wireless internet, telephone and mini-bar. You can choose from the smoking and non smoking rooms, use the parking or laundry facilities. You are invited to savour traditional Bucovina dishes as well as international dishes, all prepared with passion by their chefs.
Orthodox Church, Gura Humorului
Best Western Bucovina
Day 2: Suceava - Gura Humorului
Meet your guide for a city tour of Suceava. For a long time, Suceava was Moldavia’s Capital. Stephen the Great made the local citadel stronger and most people associate it with his ruling. The Village Museum, not as large as in Bucharest or Sibiu but of equal value, will be a welcomed relaxing spot in the noise of the city. Continue to Gura Humorului, a mountain resort housing the Ethnography Museum, one of the most impressive museums in the area. Visit Voronet Monastery – the Sistine Chapel of the East.
Accommodation: Best Western Bucovina (4*) Best Western Bucovina (4*) is waiting for you - a place where tradition and customs, but also elegance are at home, a place where smiling faces and famous traditional cuisine will make you feel the magic. From here you can see Obcinile leaning over horizons, you can hear songs like in ancient times. Located in Gura Humorului, 5 km away from monasteries Voronet and Humor, gently surrounded by Obcini, Best Western Bucovina is your gateway into the fantastic world of customs and traditions of the fairy tale land of Bukovina. Best Western Bucovina is one of the fewer and the only one branded 4 star hotel in Bucovina, reaching international standards, a welcoming " House of Bucovina", where a customer can experience authentic hospitality.
Cacica Salt Mine
Day 3: Gura Humorului
Visit the salt mine in Cacica, with the galleries, the “Ball room”, the chapel. While in Cacica village, visit the local cathedral, a pilgrimage place for the Catholics; until 1949, a train was connecting Vienna with Cacica every year around 15th of August; Pope John the 2nd granted to the cathedral the title of “Basilica Minor”. Departure towards Campulung Moldovenesc, where you will visit the Wood Art Museum and the Hunting Museum. You will make your own carved wooden spoon to take back home. Continue to the small village of Ciocanesti, to see the beautiful traditional houses and enjoy meeting a local family: taste a local sweet desert and a traditional strong drink.
Accommodation: Best Western Bucovina (4*) 
Putna Monastery
Day 4: Gura Humorului
For many people, Bucovina is equal Monasteries. It is a must to see some of the most impressive cult sites in Romania, so we will continue our tour with some of the best preserved churches built by Stephen the Great. Visit Moldovita Monastery, UNESCO heritage site, proudly honored with the “Golden Apple”. Continue to Sucevita, with its “Sucevita green”, then stop in Marginea, with its famous, unique, black pottery. Last stop of the day: Putna Monastery, where Daniil Sihastrul monk cell and the legends will make a wonderful day end perfectly.
Accommodation: Best Western Bucovina (4*) Day 5: Gura Humorului
Meet your driver for a transfer to Suceava airport for the flight to Bucharest.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Continental Hotel
Continental Room
Continental (3*) - Suceava
The Continental Hotel (3*) is located in the city centre of Suceava. Being surrounded by a lot of green area that offers clean air, a feeling of peace and relaxation this property may be the ideal choice to spend a holiday in the Seat Fortress "Tara de Sus". The hotel has 93 rooms, structured on 3 floors. You can admire from your room: the centre of the city and the St. Nicholas Church located in the park in front the hotel and one of the main boulevards of the city. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, bathroom,wireless internet, telephone and mini-bar. You can choose from the smoking and non smoking rooms, use the parking or laundry facilities. You are invited to savour traditional Bucovina dishes as well as international dishes, all prepared with passion by their chefs.
- Best Western Bucovina
Best Western Bucovina (4*) - Gura Humorului
Best Western Bucovina (4*) is waiting for you - a place where tradition and customs, but also elegance are at home, a place where smiling faces and famous traditional cuisine will make you feel the magic. From here you can see Obcinile leaning over horizons, you can hear songs like in ancient times. Located in Gura Humorului, 5 km away from monasteries Voronet and Humor, gently surrounded by Obcini, Best Western Bucovina is your gateway into the fantastic world of customs and traditions of the fairy tale land of Bukovina. Best Western Bucovina is one of the fewer and the only one branded 4 star hotel in Bucovina, reaching international standards, a welcoming " House of Bucovina", where a customer can experience authentic hospitality.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Romania
VISA/PASSPORT
A valid passport is required. U.S. and Canadian citizen visitors are granted 90 days of stay without a visa within a given six-month period. Foreigners are required to carry identification documents at all times.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Romania for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/romania.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Bucharest.
Government: Democratic Republic since 1991.
Language: Romanian is the official language. Some Hungarian and German are spoken in border areas, while mainly French and some English are spoken by those connected with the tourist industry.
Religion: 87% Romanian Orthodox, with Greek and Roman Catholic, Reformed/Lutheran, Unitarian, Muslim and Jewish minorities.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs are of the two-pin type.
Telephone: Country code +40.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good around Bucharest but variable elsewhere.
Internet: Romania has numerous Internet cafes, some offering Wi-Fi.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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