Time: 8 to 9 hours

Itinerary: Suceava Fortress - Neamt Fortress - Neamt Monastery - Agapia Monastery - Varatec Monastery - Suceava

Description: This tour takes you to the three pillars of Moldavia: the fortresses around which Moldavia developed, the traditional way of life in distant villages and nevertheless the monasteries that kept the faith alive. Take your time to explore the two fortresses where stood at the heart of the Moldavian Kingdom, then visit the monasteries which gave people the faith to develop a great culture.

Furthermore, in villages such as Agapia, let yourself be taken away by the traditional way of life and, should you come in spring time, by those so colourful flowers. The monasteries on this tour, different in style and setting from those in Bukovina proper, have a light of their own. For instance, at 17th century Agapia do not miss Painter Nicolae Grigorescu's frescoes.

Optional: Lunch can be served in a traditional guesthouse in Agapia.

PRICE: 100 lei / person (approx. 24 EUR / person)

Observation: The tour is provided by a licenced tour guide.
                       The tour is available for a minimum of 4 persons.