Fundata’s Nedeia of the Mountains, on the last Sunday of August, is the traditional gathering for the highlanders of the Brasov, Arges and Dâmbovita regions. It’s a traditional folklore fair originally held by shepherds in order to meet their future wives. It was initially a meeting, which celebrated the sun god. This celebration known in the beginning as the pastoral festival and fair or Saint Eli’s day was related to the most important occupation of the inhabitants of both mountainsides of the Carpathians -grazing - and it took place on Saint Eli’s mountain in the middle of the pastoral summer. Since 1965 this custom is called “The Romanian pastoral festival and fair” and it became an opportunity of entertainment. A folk performance and a fair where craftsmen sell their hand-made objects complete the celebration.
DAY 1
Arrival in Bucharest. Dinner and accomodation at a 4* Hotel. If time allows we can take a short city tour.
DAY 2
Departure to Fundata, the highest village of Romania, through Curtea de Arges where we shall visit the monastery (one of the most precious treasures of Romanian mediaeval art and architecture) and the Old Princely Court. Arrival at Piatra Craiului Mountain. Dinner and accommodation at a local family’s house. You will enjoy dinner with the locals; the Romanian people are famous for their hospitality.
DAY 3
After breakfast, visit of the splendid Dambovicioara Cave, an important spot, due to its location, at the bottom of Piatra Craiului; 250 m long, the cave has the shape of a gallery, with an ascending line; it is very easy to visit it because of its height (about 2 m). The villages in this area, such as Bran, Moeciu, Fundata, Sirnea that lay among the mountains, can offer you relaxing panoramic views. After lunch, there will be a short time to relax in order to visit the Bran Castle, located in Bran and known as Dracula Castle.
DAY 4 The feast day
You will be impressed by the old settlement of shepherds who gather every year to sell their ock. People who come from different regions of Romania, such as Arges, Dambovita, and Brasov, impress with the design and colours of their costumes, that vary according to the place of origin. In the fresh air you will be able to dance with the locals, and taste Romanian traditional food served and prepared by the shepherds.
DAY 5
On the way back we will stop for one night in Brasov, one of the most beautiful cities of Romania. Sightseeing of Brasov, visit to the museum of the rst Romanian school, the Black Church, and The Old Town Square. Accommodation at a 3* Hotel.
DAY 6 Return to Bucharest
On our way, stop over in Sinaia to visit the Peles Castle - former summer residence of the King’s family in Romania (built in 1875 and the most beautiful in the S-E of Europe). Arrival in Bucharest. Accommodation at a 4* Hotel.
DAY 7 Departure home
• 4* accommodation
• 4* minibus or car with A/C
• Professional guide
• Breakfasts
• Entrance fees to museums, castles and churches
1. The tour is subject to changes according to the customer's desires.
2. For further information please contact: Cultural Romtour, ofce@culturalromtour.ro
