Tur gastronomic și ateliere de meșteșuguri din Secuime

Route: Tourist information office – Ó-Sáros Spa – Spa and Wellness Center – Sunbath – The Fairy Glade   Program description: We describe the magical healings, e.g. in 1594, Zsigmond Báthory bathed in the water of the Lobogó (flag) Spring in Borsec/Borszék, curing his gout. We are talking about the Central Pavilion, where there was a mineral water pool and 50 tubs to serve the guests. There were rooms upstairs for the more serious patients. We walk to the Ó-Sáros Spa, where we describe the treatments that can be performed here: • spa in 32 ° C mineral water • sauna, then cooling off in the cold pool • salt chamber testing (treatment of upper respiratory diseases) • therapeutic massage We walk to the new Spa and Wellness Center, which is under construction. We will see the Sunbath, then walk through the Fairy Glade, where you can take a dip in the small mineral water pool. In the meantime, we describe the diseases that are effectively treated in Borsec/Borszék. Therapeutic walks have a tonic effect on the body in ozone-rich, dust-free air. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Route: Tourist information office – Lázár (Lazarus) Well – László Spring – Fő (main) Well – Erzsébet Well – Kerekszék – Kossuth Well – Petőfi Spring – Emese Spring – Ős (ancestor) Spring – Pierre Currie Spring    Program description: The tour starts from the tourist information office, where we will briefly explain the history of the city, and then we will walk to the Lázár Well. Here we describe the formation (post-volcanic activity) and composition of mineral waters. We will tell you how they got the names. Ww taste the slightly sulfurous water. We descend to the László Spring. We will tell you who was the László from whom the spring got its name, and then we will walk to the Madonna Spring. We mention that the older name of this source is Boldizsár. Who was Boldizsár? Visitors are advised not to mix the waters as they will have a laxative effect. We walk to the two iconic springs of Deák Square, the Main Well and the Elizabeth Well. Unfortunately, these are sealed because their water is bottled by a filler. We walk to the Kossuth well on the side of the Wheelchair. Here, we can spend even more time, as the beautiful, large filagoria provides an opportunity to relax. Here, there used to be a rich cultural life: dance parties, youth days, wine tasting competition. The Elisee Restaurant was nearby. There used to be a patisserie and even a movie was shown to entertain guests. We walk to the Petőfi Spring. Not far from here is the Emese Spring and its foot baths. Guests can also try it out (it's free). Here you can have a snack or sunbathe. We are a ten minute walk from the Ancient Spring. We will tell the story of this and then tell you that it works today as a mofetta, because in the meantime its water has disappeared. We descend to the Pierre Curie source (our only source that also contains radium). It is worth tasting the water of this because it is very delicious. You can relax in the filagoria next door and then head back to the historic part of town. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Program location: Mineral Water Museum, Borsec/Borszék   Program description: The main theme of the Borsec/Borszék local history exhibition is the history of mineral water bottling. We present the legend of mineral water, the wonderful healing of the pastor of Szelisztye, the young prince Zsigmond Báthory of Transylvania and Valentin Günther. • we present the contract of Antal Zimmethausen with the Ditró-Szárhegy Public Estate (1804). • we present the clay jugs, which the mineral water was filled in and stored. • glass products, especially drinking glasses used by bath guests. • we present manual capping used for bottling. • we describe the history of missing mineral springs. • participation in international competitions and exhibitions, achieved results. • presentation of bottle and label collection. • literature review (who is interested).  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

Gypsy music was played in each restaurant to entertain the guests. In the late 1800s, the band of Solomon (John and William) in Cluj-Napoca/Kolozsvár was the most common. But the Lajos Pongrácz orchestra from Cluj-Napoca/Kolozsvár and the Hamza Miska folk orchestra from Oradea/Nagyvárad also entertained the bath guests here. The gypsy primate of Balog Bandi from Kecskemét (Hungary) and the primate band of Károly Náty from Târgu Mureș/Marosvásárhely had a contract. Already in 1900, the gypsy primate band of Béla Hári from Homorod enlivened the atmosphere, then the orchestra of Jancsi Balogh and Gyuszi Hamza was the service band. Among the singers and actresses I would like to highlight the artist Prielle Kornélia, who was in Borsec/Borszék in August 1873. In 1875, Mrs. Laczkóné Szathmáry, a member of the National Theater, performed with the Society of Michael the Great. Blaha Lujza, who spent three consecutive years in Borsec/Borszék and gave concerts between 1882-1884, was a huge success. In 1888, Ódry Lehel, an opera singer and excellent baritone, performed. He performed 12 performances with the company of his actor Andor Gerõfy and his majesty, the actress Ilka Zádor. In 1893, Kálmán Egri played in the burlesque: Tót bachelor in America. In 1895, Péter Deák's southern theater company toured in Borsec/Borszék. In 1901, a couple of actors from Dombai performed. In the 20th century, Ilka Kilyén, Kinga Ilyés, violinist and concertmaster István Ruha. János Sárdy and Éva Adorján are film actors. In the 21st century, opera singer János Szerekován, Annamária Dancs, Kormorán, and the Hell Machine ensembles. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

The route of the program: Nyergestető Historical Café - Sântimbru-Băi/Csíkszentimri Büdösfürdő (stinky bath) - Black Desert - Kormos Creek - Szeltersz - Wolf Trail - Meresti/Almási Cave - Erdőfüle - Kormos Creek – Caşin/Nyerges Pass (Nyerges-tető)   Description: Our tour begins with an extraordinary history lesson in Nyergestető Historical Cafe, introducing the memorial site of the Szekler heroes who died in the Battle of Nyerges-tető. Our journey takes us through the southern course of Harghita Mountains, stopping at the most important points, explaining their characteristics. We are heading towards Erdőfüle, touching the smoky bath of Szentimrei, the Black Desert, the Kormos creek and Szelters. The Vargyas Gorge approached from Almas on the road called Wolf, where we will have lunch. This followed by a walk of about 1.5 kilometres along the mountain path that leads to the mouth of the Almási Cave. After the cave adventures, we go back to our off-road vehicles and head home, heading from Vargyas towards the Csík Basin through the valley of the Kormos creek. Place of the program: Harghita and Covasna counties Tourism destination: Varghis Pass (Meresti Cave) Price of the program: min. 3 – max 50 person, 220 RON/person

Program path: Piatra Niergeș - Ridge of the Ciuc/Csíki Mountains - Úz Valley - Aklos Military Cemetery - Aklos War Ground - Tulgheș/Tölgyes Strait - Arch of Duke Joseph - King Matthias Fortress - Kászoni Basin - return home   Program: • At 8:30 we will meet at the historical café at Piatra Niergeș (Nyergestető) • At 9:00 am a local history presentation, (an unusual history lesson at the site of the Battle of Piatra Niergeș and in the cemetery of the heroes who fell here). After paying our respects in front of the Szekler heroes who fell on the Saddle, we take our place in the off-road vehicles and embark on the 12o km in front of us, which consists mostly of mountain, forest and military roads. • 10:00 Departure on the ridge of the Ciuc/Csíki Mountains. We stop on the ridge of the Ciuc/Csíki Mountains and hold a geographical and hiking tour. • Moving towards the Úz Valley War Ground, we set off for two small mountain settlements, gaining insight into the Csinódi Csángó farm world and the everyday lives of the people living here isolated from the world. • We relax nicely, ten o'clock. It will be possible to refresh (beer, wine, soft drinks, everyone from the local shop at their own discretion). • After that, we turn to the Úz Valley War Route. Lunch militarily on the banks of the river Úz (bacon, sausages, etc.) after a short rest. • Úz valley battlefield: Hungarian barracks built in the 1940s, one of the largest war cemeteries in Transylvania during the First and Second World Wars (commemoration, wreath-laying). After visiting the Military Chapel, introducing the Úz border crossing of historical Hungary. • On the way back we cross the Depresiunea Plăieși and we reach the Piatra Niergeș among the Depresiunea Plăieși. Piatra Niergeș - Úz Valley Historical Memorial Tour Length back there is more than 120 km on forest and military roads. The duration of the tour may vary depending on the weather. During our tour, they are constantly provided with on-site information and historical information. Place of the program: Harghita county Tourism destination: Ciuc/Csíki Moutains, Ghimeș/Gyimes Price of the program: min. 3 – max 50 person, 300 RON/day/person * Prices may vary as the price of fuel changes

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning is a relatively “young” activity, dating back to the 1970s, but thanks to its dynamic development, it became very popular by the mid-1980s. The technical solutions combine the equipment and techniques used in mountaineering and caving. Basically, it means descending in a gorge valley with rope. Approach the canyon from above, our direction of travel is only possible downwards and leave it at the bottom. On these tours we provide the individual and collective equipment for canyoning and the snack. Here, the tour guide is also a canyoning tour guide who is a cave lifeguard and he is responsible for the safety of the members.  The Sec/Száraz Creek (meaning: dry) separates the Hășmașul Negru/Fekete-Hagymás and the Telecul Mare Mountains. It is located entirely in the Bicaz Groge-Hășmaș National Park. The approach tour is 1.5-2 hours. The terrain is very steep, but beautiful. The canyoning tour is 4-7 hours. In this canyon, the number of smaller to larger waterfalls exceeds 15. Beautiful and very spectacular tour. The exit from the canyon back to the car is 30-45 minutes. We recommend this tour only to people who are in good physical condition. It is important for participants to be able to swim. This canyon can really be enjoyed in the spring during the snowmelt period, though the water is very cold at this time.   Important information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Bicaz Groge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 4, max. 250 RON / person for 6 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning is a relatively “young” activity, dating back to the 1970s, but thanks to its dynamic development, it became very popular by the mid-1980s. The technical solutions combine the equipment and techniques used in mountaineering and caving. Basically, it means descending in a gorge valley with rope. Approach the canyon from above, our direction of travel is only possible downwards and leave it at the bottom. On these tours we provide the individual and collective equipment for canyoning and the snack. Here, the tour guide is also a canyoning tour guide who is a cave lifeguard and he is responsible for the safety of the members. Alb/Fehér Creek (meaning: white) is one of the important side streams of Cheile Bicăjel/Kis-Békás, so the tour starts from the Bicaz Gorge. Approaching the place takes maximum 30 minutes, the series of waterfalls is 2-3 hours long, and after that there will be a little canyon walk in the lower section of the Bicăjel/Kis-Békás Creek. Anyone can sign up for the tour.   Important information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 4, max. 150 RON / person for 6 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning basically means walking through rock gorges, with proper protective clothing: neoprene clothing and socks (this keeps the body warm), any shoe can be used which is so good quality that after soaking it does not fall apart, and a helmet. Anyone can take part in these tours (it doesn’t matter if you can't swim). We provide the tour guide (who is a canyoning tour guide and cave rescuer), individual equipment (neoprene clothing, socks, helmet), team equipment (dry backpack to keep clothes and small things e.g. cameras, phones, car keys dry, ropes and carabiners). Footwear is not provided, everyone should bring it.  The Bicăjel/Kis-Békás Creek (means little frog) separates the Piatra Poienii/Máriakő and Surduc/Szurdokkő. It can be reached in half an hour in a beautiful terrain. The walk through the gorge takes 3-4 hours and the return trip takes place on the Bicaz/Békás Gorge, so the tour includes a visit to it too. This is a very nice canyon tour with many deep stone cauldrons in which you can jump. Along the way, we also touch the huge waterfall of the Fehér (white) Creek. Good physical fitness comes in handy on this tour as it is long enough, but after all you can get out of the creek anytime if you get tired.   Useful information: You can only apply for our canyon tours from spring to late autumn, the warmest summer days are most ideal as the mountain streams in our area are all very cold without exception. We provide a one-time hearty, varied snack.  Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 5, max. 100 RON / person for 8 people