Private Bucharest: Sip and Savour Romanian Wine Country
Bucharest, Romania
Office phone number: +40 722 629 540
Private Bucharest: Sip and Savour Romanian Wine Country
Bucharest, Romania
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Think Romania is all vampires, communist architecture and rural countryside? We want to let you in on a little secret: our wine is pretty incredible, too! Sitting in the heart of the country, Dealu Mare is the Napa, Bordeaux or Yarra Valley of Romania, home to the ace up our sleeve, the historic Feteasca Neagra red grape. We’ll drive through the country’s rural heart, soaking up the beautiful scenery and we’ll stop at two state-of-the-art wineries to try 11 different wines (red, white and rosé) to give you an epic overview of our wine culture. And if that wasn’t enough, a visit to one of the best restaurants in the country (for traditional gastronomy) is also on the itinerary. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a novice, this wonderful wine tour offers something for everyone. Cheers, or ‘noroc’ as the locals say!
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Highlights
- Escape the city crowds and spend the day amongst the dreamy rolling hills and lush vineyards of Romanian wine country
- Taste regional wines from two different family-run wineries
- Learn about the wine-making process as you stroll around the vineyards and wine cellar
- Enjoy a delicious Romanian lunch at Dacian’s Farm
- Try wines made from the area’s star grape variety, Feteasca Neagra and find out what is so special about our wine
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Schedule details
- Duration: 8 hours
- Pickup location:
Pick up from your hotel
- Pickup time: Various
- Drop off location:
Drop off at hotel
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, a traditional cheese pie known as a merdenea and a traditional covrig street-snack, 11 varieties of wine to taste (the first winery will offer 50-70ml x 6 varieties, the second will offer 50-70ml x 5 types, including snacks for palate-cleansing between tastings, lunch with either a farmer’s platter or traditional local soup plus one glass of wine/water or coffee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your induction into Romanian wine culture begins with an early morning pick up from your hotel. We’ll take a scenic drive in our private minibus for 90 minutes through stunning countryside. Before your eyes you will witness rural life that has changed very little over the centuries. This magical, unspoilt Romania has to be seen to be believed.
Dealu Mare is our destination, an up-and-coming wine region that is starting to gain international recognition for the quality of its wines. Hold on to your wine glasses as you are about to enter serious wine country! Before we start our wine adventure, we’ll pop into an enchanting monastery to admire the pretty architecture and pray for the wine Gods to look down upon us favourably by blessing us with some killer wine tastings later on…
By the time we arrive at our first vineyard, your senses will be heightened and your curiosity will be at fever pitch, desperate to try those delicious reds, whites and rosés we’ve been telling you all about for the last 2 hours!
Your first wine experience will take place at one of our favourite modern wineries. It’s family-run by some very passionate people who use all the latest viniculture techniques to ensure that the wine they produce is always a step ahead of the rest. This place is special, not just for their wine offering but for the Estate’s lovely architecture and epic countryside panoramas that will be sure to put you in a trance after one or two glasses of vino! Here we will taste 6 extraordinary wines as we talk to the family about daily life on the vineyard.
Approximately 2 hours and more spectacular scenery later, we will arrive at one of Romania’s best traditional restaurants and boy do we have a memorable lunch planned for you! Dacian’s Farm is an atmospheric spot, designed to revive our long-standing gastronomic heritage, using local ingredients to breathe new life into some classic Romanian dishes. We will tuck into the delicious farmer’s platter or a traditional soup to get a real taste of rustic local food. Oh and a glass of wine of course, as this is a wine tour after all…
A shorter drive this time will lead us to our second winery of the day, where we’ll taste 5 flavourful blends and we’ll learn how the owner’s approach to wine cultivation differs from our previous stop. The pièce de résistance will be your visit to the extraordinary winetasting room. Soak it all in and savour those last few drops of grape-y goodness.
After a fabulous day of exploring Dealu Mare, it’s now time to sit back and relax as we conclude our experience by returning to Bucharest via more vivid Romanian countryside views, of course.
Your driver and guide will drop you off at your hotel but not before sharing with you some of his or her best recommendations for other things to see, do and eat during your stay in Romania.
Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 persons for departure, accommodating up to 7 persons in our minivan. Pricing per person as follows:
- 4 persons- 150 eur/person
- 5 persons- 130 eur/person
- 6 persons- 120 eur/person
- 7 persons- 115 eur/person
We can also accommodate groups larger than 7 persons by using a larger vehicle. Please contact us for a quote.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, a traditional cheese pie known as a merdenea and a traditional covrig street-snack, 11 varieties of wine to taste (the first winery will offer 50-70ml x 6 varieties, the second will offer 50-70ml x 5 types, including snacks for palate-cleansing between tastings, lunch with either a farmer’s platter or traditional local soup plus one glass of wine/water or coffee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Closure of sites: In case of the unexpected closure of one of our selected wineries or the restaurant during your tour, we have other, equally delicious and impressive options available
Child Policy: Travelers under 18 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate some vegetarian options and other dietary restrictions, but please bear in mind that Romania is a carnivorous country. We can’t accommodate vegan preferences, unfortunately. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@bucharesturbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +40 722 629 540
Email address: info@bucharesturbanadventures.com
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