Art and Culture of Romania
13th – 20th June 2026
Join us as we return to a country rich in stories, culture and nature. Romanian history and consequently the architecture and art, was dictated by its vulnerable position on the edge of invading powers. Over centuries the way of life has been shaped by intruders and settlers, from ancient Romans and Greeks to Saxons and Ottoman Turks. The result is a colourful and diverse society, all set within an outstanding and unspoilt landscape.
We hope to start our new trip in Maramures to see the wooden churches and the brightly coloured ‘Merry Cemetry’. We then plan to move on to Bucovina to see the painted monasteries. We will cross the Carpathians into the former Principality of Transylvania, to see several of the many Saxon villages and churches, we will include new ones for those who wish to join us for a second trip. We then plan to drive on to Bucharest, stopping at places of interest en route. We will fly home from the capital.
Unlike our previous two trips to Romania, a high level of fitness is not required. There will be optional hikes up into the mountains to see the wildflower meadows and I hope that we can arrive close to one of these meadows on our minibus.
During the trip we will pass through dramatic mountain landscapes, brightly coloured flower meadows, sparkling lakes and thick forests. We will stop in pretty villages; window sills bursting with flowers and working horses still in the fields. We will stay in lodges, eat delicious homecooked meals, picnic in wildflower meadows and see local craftspeople at work.
Full details will follow shortly, please email [email protected] to register your interest.
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