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We are here to help you to get the best out of your precios trip to Romania. To provide you the best tours in Bucovina and Romania we work only with licensed and very knowleable local guides who have all the insider knowledge to ensure you an unforgetable experience.
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Laura E
Rome, Italy79 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed our trip with Gabriel. We visited 4 monasteries (Moldovița, Gura Humorului, Sucevița, Voroneț). He taught us a lot, about history (and his English was very good) and curiosities (but this last we don't share with you, you will find more funny to live them!) and giving us also time to explore the areas on our own.
We also had the chance for a very must-do-it stop near Sucevița, in Palma, where we enjoyed a speechless view of the Romanian mountains. This is the best place where you can enjoy your lunch or an hot tea!
The tour was not finished yet! We had the chance to visit the salt mine of Cacica, another amazing experience, going deeper and deeper (pay attention to the slippery floor! And know that your clothes will smell like gasoline afterwards).
Before going back to Suceava, Gabriel also brought us a traditional artisan shop where they produce traditional black clay. Impressive!
A full day private tour that we very much recommend.
Thank you again Gabriel, see you next time for another amazing tour!
We also had the chance for a very must-do-it stop near Sucevița, in Palma, where we enjoyed a speechless view of the Romanian mountains. This is the best place where you can enjoy your lunch or an hot tea!
The tour was not finished yet! We had the chance to visit the salt mine of Cacica, another amazing experience, going deeper and deeper (pay attention to the slippery floor! And know that your clothes will smell like gasoline afterwards).
Before going back to Suceava, Gabriel also brought us a traditional artisan shop where they produce traditional black clay. Impressive!
A full day private tour that we very much recommend.
Thank you again Gabriel, see you next time for another amazing tour!
Written August 26, 2023
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PraguePavel
Prague, Czech Republic12 contributions
Jul 2021
Gabriel was a great guide. I had a private tour as I was the only one who booked the tour for that day. We even went to Arbore which is normally not included and had delicious lunch in a nice restaurant in the mountains. The tour was definitely worth it!
Written August 9, 2021
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MariaPaola M
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Dec 2019 • Couples
The tour was perfectly organized and our guide Ovidio was helpful and very informed. He was also able to satisfy our requests including arranging on the spot the visit to Arbore that is usually not included in the tours. Finally for those intersted in he also speaks perfect italian. Thank you. Marco and Paola
Written January 5, 2020
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rw
9 contributions
Oct 2021
We spent two days in Suceava in the care of Florian. All went well. He made for a good travel companion, as well as knowledgeable, and so helpful and kind, as others have said. We spent the first day visiting three pained monasteries, a salt mine, saw lots of painted eggs, and a bit of pottery. It was a good day, and for seniors still on the go, a guide is a good plan. The second day was spent hiking and he was able to keep up with us :). Lunch at the Trout Farm is my recommendation to all of you.
Written November 2, 2021
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Michelle
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Aug 2022 • Couples
Fantastic day trip around bucovina, our guide and driver Sorin was very informative and made the trip interesting.
Our trip was tailored for our journey and what we wanted to see.the monasteries of bucovina are beautiful,the scenery is something to behold. Highly recommend Sorin and explore Bucovina tours.
Our trip was tailored for our journey and what we wanted to see.the monasteries of bucovina are beautiful,the scenery is something to behold. Highly recommend Sorin and explore Bucovina tours.
Written September 1, 2022
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Kevin O
Toronto92 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Our tour with Florin was great. We went to four painted monasteries and the pottery workshop. He knows a great deal about the monasteries, their history, and their art. He is a very pleasant and friendly person, and we enjoyed spending the day with him.
Written September 29, 2018
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Dear Mr. Kevin,
Thank you for you visit in our lovely Bucovina and thank you for choosing us as your travel partner!
We are looking forward to see you again and to help you to discover other beautiful regions of Romania.
Kind regards,
Ovidiu Botoni
Written January 8, 2019
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marco d
Rome, Italy789 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
As we longed to visit Maramureș, just west to Bukovina, we contacted Mr. Ovidiu who planned a wonderful two-days tour to this region. A comfortable car, many kms run, but we were rewarded by the amazing wooden churches, monasteries, historical sites, the merry cemetery in Săpânța and two different though welcoming guesthouses on their suggestion to dine (local products and lavish meals) and spend the night. A professional, patient (very patient with us, indeed) and kind guidance going out of his way to surprise us. We’ll never forget Maramureș thanks to him. Until next time!
Written August 13, 2018
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Dear Mr. Marco,
We thank you for your appreciation, your feedback and your satisfaction is very important for us and it is the main reason why we are here!
We are looking forward fo the next time!
Kind regards,
Ovidiu Botoni
Written August 31, 2018
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Gijs v
Amsterdam, The Netherlands36 contributions
Nov 2019
We had a really good day this week with Sorin at the Classic tour. It was around 0 degrees this week, so if you come in “winter” time, make sure you wear warm clothes as you will spend some time outdoors. Car was heated to warm up though :-). Sorin gave us an in-depth explanation of the monasteries, the meaning of all the stories painted on the walls and we used the time in the car to talk about the Romanian society in general. It was a fantastic way to get to know this area of Romania and we can highly recommend the tour and Sorin as a tourguide, thanks a lot!
Written November 24, 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for choosing our services. Your feedback and your satisfaction is very important for us and it is the main reason why we are here.
We are very happy that you had a really good day and you enjoyed Sorin's company and we are looking forward for the next time!
Best wishes,
Ovidiu Botoni
Written December 5, 2019
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Rocío U
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile11 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
100% recommended! We had great time with Ovidiu in bucovina and maramures. The best was his knowledge about frescos in the differents monasteries and we are very greatful because he made our wishes true. We visited everything we wanted and more in record time. Thanks a lot for the efforts!
Written October 22, 2018
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Thank-you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a lot of fun to travel with you and your sister! It was a pleasure showing you around
Kind regards,
Ovidiu Botoni
Written January 8, 2019
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KSR
Kolkata (Calcutta), India76 contributions
Aug 2018
Based on the internet feedback, I booked “Explore Bucovina” for one full day tour covering Humorului-Humor Monastery- Voronet Monastery- Moldovita Monastery- Sucevita Monastery). The price quoted was for 2 persons private tour which I agreed. Ovidiu Botoni communicated frequently before the trip. I infact cancelled my booking with another travel agent (Hello Bucovina) for the same trip in anticipation that Botoni will be able to live up to the reviews.
On the day of the trip, Florin reached our hotel on time. But soon, to my surprise I discovered, he was supposed to pick another Spanish couple. We had squeeze in a Volkswagen Jetta even after paying higher price for a private tour for 2 persons. This is absolutely unacceptable. I would have never engaged a tour agent who couldn’t stick to his words and so unreliable . It was definitely a breach of contract and entire trip was so unpleasant!!!!!! So I can’t recommend this tour agent to anyone. There are few agents who conducts this trip, pls look for them and don’t trust this person . Any last minute surprise can be possible. I am sure no one would like to spoil their trip even after payment full amount. So just AVOID Explore Bucovina !!!
Only plus point of this trip was the guide cum driver Florine. He was good and interactive and could show the monastery properly.
On the day of the trip, Florin reached our hotel on time. But soon, to my surprise I discovered, he was supposed to pick another Spanish couple. We had squeeze in a Volkswagen Jetta even after paying higher price for a private tour for 2 persons. This is absolutely unacceptable. I would have never engaged a tour agent who couldn’t stick to his words and so unreliable . It was definitely a breach of contract and entire trip was so unpleasant!!!!!! So I can’t recommend this tour agent to anyone. There are few agents who conducts this trip, pls look for them and don’t trust this person . Any last minute surprise can be possible. I am sure no one would like to spoil their trip even after payment full amount. So just AVOID Explore Bucovina !!!
Only plus point of this trip was the guide cum driver Florine. He was good and interactive and could show the monastery properly.
Written August 30, 2018
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Dear Mr. Kausik,
We thank you for your feedback, it will be very helpful to improve our services.
At the same time we are very sorry and surprised that the tour was under your expectations and the Volkswagen Jetta under your standards.
With all the respect we need to clarify some aspects the most important is that you never booked or payed a higher price for a private tour. Your request was: and I quote "best possible rate for 2 persons". You booked and payed a normal tour not a private one.
Normally for 4 people we don't use a VW Jetta but that was a last minute situation for which we are very sorry. We are sorry that you had such an unpleasant tour but we are very suprised since you didn't said anything to us or to the tour guide, and he remebers that there was a very pleasant atmosphere during the tour and you enjoyed his presentation of the monasteries.
We wish you all the best and if you will ever need tour guide services in Romania please contact us we really want to change your perception on our travel agency and to have again a percentage of 100% satisfied travellers.
Kind regards,
Ovidiu Botoni
Written August 31, 2018
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We have plan to Two days tour the monasteries and Wood churches from cjuj napoca on July around 10. Of July We'd like to visita the principals. We're a couple. Do you have cheap tours? If you could contact to us thanks
Written June 16, 2019
Dear Mr./Mrs,
Please contact us via email and we will be able to provide you more info about the tours.
Best regards,
Ovidiu Botoni
Written June 18, 2019
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