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Romania

Treasures of Romania: Enchanting Castles and Painted Monasteries

Program No. 19208RJ
Discover Romania’s legendary culture and charm as you enjoy wine with locals, revel in art and explore pristine forests that boast some of the greatest biodiversity in the world.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Bucharest
Program Concludes
Cluj-Napoca
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
23 ( 9B, 8L, 6D )
Activity Level
Romania is one of Europe’s most dynamically changing nations — a hauntingly beautiful land set apart by the Carpathian Mountains, great plains, deep forests, ancient cities and villages with architecture of many periods. Three major ethnic groups and half a dozen religions blend influences of East and West. Delving into this intriguing society, explore the capital, Bucharest; Moldavia’s painted monasteries; the Saxon area with its preserved medieval cities; and Transylvania’s remarkable landscapes.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore the Castle of Dracula in Bran and learn the true story behind the myths.
  • Join an expert in the famous painted monasteries of Gura Humorului, including the World Heritage Sites of Voronet, Moldovita and Sucevita monasteries.
  • Taste Romanian foods and the famous wines of the Aiud wine region as you lunch with a local family in Rimetea.
General Notes
Give us a call to combine this learning adventure with select dates of "Treasures of Bulgaria: Ancient Ruins, Roses and Revival" (#19207) for even more learning in Europe!
All Experts
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
After studying art history, Viktória Barazsuly is completing the Cultural Heritage Studies MA program at the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She also works in a cultural organization promoting the historical values of the city. Viktória has led many themed tours in Cluj-Napoca for both adults and children. She says, “I love showing people my perception of the world, a curious place with so many treasures to see. I adore giving voice to the historical monuments as they are the silent guardians of past stories.”
Attila Szikszai has a degree in mathematics and worked as a teacher until 2007. Since then, he has been working in a publishing house for school and university textbooks. He has been involved in organizing Road Scholar programs in Transylvania since 1995, and has many years of experience with walking, hiking and cycling programs. His motto is “The success of a trip depends on the attention to details.”
Rolland Csomai majored in business administration and minored in psychology. He studied and worked as a business consultant in some of the countries of Central Eastern Europe, having acquired a broad perspective on the economies of the region. He has been holding lectures for Road Scholar since 2017 on present-day Romania, discussing topics including the economic, demographic, and political development since the fall of communism and Romania's way into the European Union.
Árpád Furu is a historic building conservation specialist working for the Unitarian Church. He also does ethnology and anthropology research for Babes Bolyai University in Cluj, Romania. He has published several papers and books and submitted his Ph.D. in 2015. Since 1997, Árpád has led more than 60 Road Scholar programs in Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking and standing up to 3 miles and 4 hours per day on city streets, cobblestone streets, rough terrain, in museums and sites, and with some uphill walking. Unavoidable stairs. Getting on/off a motorcoach. Some extended bus travel. Elevations up to 3,000 feet.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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