Description

Day 1 – Welcome to picturesque Romania!

12:00 – 18:00: Transfer from chosen airport to Suncuius

18:00 –Check-in

20:00 – 22:00: Dinner

Airports available: Debrecen, Cluj or Budapest

Day 2 –– Cultural day – Visiting wooden churches through 2 natural parks

Cycling: 39 km. (300 meters climbed)

In your first day of the eco-tour you will slowly but surely be introduced to the remoteness and simplicity of the Transylvanian country-side, with picturesque hills and meadows.  Departing from our accommodation, our paths will pass through 2 protected areas and natural parks – Padurea Craiului mountains and Ses mountains. Passing through remote villages, we will reach a beautiful belleview point. The highlight of the day will be visiting 2 wooden churches with over 300 years of history and stories behind them.

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – 12:30 – Cycling through villages – Visiting Luncșoara wooden church

12:30 – 14:00 – Cycle to Gheghie and serve lunch

14:00 – 17:00 Visit Gheghie wooden church and make your way back to your hotel

19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner

Day 3– Local gastronomy

Cycling: 25 km. (500 meters climbed)

(locally sourced food)

On our second day we will continue our journey into the Padurea Craiului Eco-destination. Cycling over a few hills and gorges we will reach one of the best preserved wooden church in Romania, dating from 17^th century. The church is situated in Valea Crisului village, with a surreal scenery over Padurea Craiului Mountains. This village is a snapshot from 50 years ago, giving you an understanding of how people lived back then. The unique experience will be completed by villagers who will serve local cuisine with all ingredients being locally sourced. Our day will end with cycling back through Beznea in a unique landscape!

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 – Cycling to Valea Crisului village

12:00 – 13:00 – Visit Valea Crisului wooden church

13:00 – 15:00 – Lunch at the church prepared by the locals

15:00 – 17:00 – Cycle to Beznea

17:00 – 19:00 – Cycle back to the hotel and rest

19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner

Day 4 – Adventure Day – adrenaline, arts and crafts

Today your experience will be enriched with the adrenaline of adventure sports! You have the choice of:

• Visiting the longest cave in Romania (The wind cave) with a speoturism guide
• White water rafting on Crisul Repede river
• Via Ferrata on the impressive cliffs of Crisul Repede gorge

The day will also have an arts and crafts class. You will make your own pots with a skilled potter.

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – 14:00 – Adventure sport of your choice: rafting, cave visiting or via ferrata

14:00 – 15:00 – Lunch at the hotel

15:00 – 18:00 – Arts and crafts class with a skilled potter

19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner

 

 

Day 5 – Cycling through a unique karstic plateau

Cycling:26 km. (650 meters climbed)

After a well-deserved break from cycling on the adventure day, today is all about the beauty of slow travelling through cycling. We will make our way through remote villages and reach peaks and views that are possible only on foot or on a bike. Our lunch will once again be prepared by locals, in Zece hotare. Reaching the village of Zece hotare, we will at once enter a unique karstic area. We will make our way through this fairytale land to reach our hotel.

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – 14:00 – Cycling to Zece Hotare

14:00 – 15:00 – Lunch – local cuisine prepared by locals

15:00 – 18:00 – Cycling through unique karstic plateau to the hotel

19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner and bonfire

Day 6 – Romantic city tour of Oradea

After a few days spent in the remoteness of the natural parks, we will make our way to Oradea. Oradea, is a vibrant city with a one of a kind Art Nouveau architecture and a youthful feel. We will visit the fortress, the old center and eat at one of the best restaurant in town with Romanian specific cousin. Wine tasting will complete our cultural experience in this beautiful city.

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 – Transport to Oradea

12:00 – 13:00 Check-in at a 3 *** hotel

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch at the hotel

14:00 – 18:00 City tour by foot

18:00 – Dinner at a premium Romanian restaurant and wine tasting

(city of Oradea) 

Day 7 – Relaxing day – Thermal waters and spa

In our second to last day, you have the opportunity to unwind with a treatment at the local aqua park which has thermal waters and a spa. We will further make our way to the Fisherman’s Inn – a local fish farm where we will have a delicious dinner and time to relax on the premises lake.

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – 17:00 –Nymphea Aqua Park

17:00: – 22:00 – Dinner at the Fisherman’s Inn

Day 8 – Departure day

8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – Transfer to the airport

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

 

• All meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Traditional guesthouses or high-end accommodation for all nights
• Personal guide throughout your tour
• All transport included
• Bike hire and custom fitting
• All listed activities and entries to attractions
• Van support
• Locally sourced products
• Activities designed for eco-tourism
• Videos and pictures of your holiday
• Flight advice

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Flights (£150 Estimated Price)
• Travel Insurance
• Own consumption of alchool