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In among the sleepy Transylvanian villages and farms the well preserved medieval churches and the peasant handicrafts, there are a few unusual things that stand out. Calata is known as an area populated by Hungarian – speakers and it is famed for its extraordinarily colorful and richly decorated folk costumes.

Transfer Cluj Napoca – Leghia 45 min. Leghia – Manastireni – Valeni – Sancraiu – Domosu – Horlacea – Nearsova – Jebucu – Stana – Nadasu – Leghia

With its picturesque settlements, green hills and fields full of wildflowers, Maramures represents all that means life in the countryside. Visitors of this region have the unique opportunity to go back in time, to be witnesses of older eras, traditions, moral values and lifestyle. Crafts and traditions are passed from generation to generation. Woven clothing is still worn with pride. Church is still the soul of the village. Neighbors know each other and help each other. Life in Maramures is shrouded in mystery. Visit a living museum cycling through a landscape which pleases the most whimsical traveler.

Highlights

• Wooden churches of Maramures (7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
• Carved Wooden Gates
• Traditional lifestyle of Maramures
• Traditional meals with locals
• Orthodox Monasteries
• Mocanita – Steam train
• The Merry Cemetery in Sapanta

Tarnita accumulation lake is situated between Rasca, Marisel and Gilau villages, at 15 km from Cluj-Napoca city. Tarnita lake has a length of over 8 km and a maximum depth of over 70 meter and it is one of the most appreciated touristic areas from Cluj county. The water from the Tarnita lake is brought by Somesul Cald River. The dam is 97 m high and it was compleded in 1974.

It’s a fairy place which grabs you in a second. We will cycle through beautiful valleys, rolling hills, chilly forests. Villages of gingerbread houses, fortified churches rest on our route. The Transylvanian Saxon Heritage Trail is one of Romania’s most important touristic attractions, where you can admire the remains of great cultures. Traditional guesthouses, local food and people’s hospitality are one-of-a-kind. Take a cycling tour Transylvania with us and discover Transylvania’s most romantic landscape: Saxonland.

Highlights

• Fortified Churches (2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
• Medias
• Saxon Villages
• Bethlen Castle Cris
• Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve
• Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Farm visiting
• Traditional meals with locals
• Salina Turda (optional)