Your full day in the country begins with pickup at your hotel in a private vehicle and a drive outside the urban boundaries to reach the unspoiled countryside of northeast Romania. Begin with an exploration of the region’s spiritual heritage at the 15th-century Neamţ Monastery, one of the oldest in the country and a fine example of traditional Moldavian architecture. Pay a visit to the nearby Neamţ Citadel, an important military stronghold that once survived a siege by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and offers fantastic panoramic views from its strategic hilltop setting.
Next, appreciate the region’s natural bounty with a visit to a bison reservation before continuing onto the commune of Agapia, where traditional rural ways of life are still practiced by locals. See the Agapia Orthodox Monastery and several charming villages where residents still travel by horse-drawn cart and cook over an open fire using homegrown produce.
Further delve into country customs at the Nicolae Popa Museum, showcasing regional folklore, handicrafts, and attire. Here, you'll have a chance to try on traditional folk costumes and pose for pictures to create a unique memento of your rural experience. At the end of the day, relax on the return journey to Iasi, where the full-day tour concludes with hotel drop-off.
