Thrills on hills - full day winery touring & private wine tasting
Joined 2024
Morning hotel pick up and drive through the knolls of southern sub Carpathians, 90 mins north east of Bucharest. A picturesque wine Roman road, famous for the red wines, today offering a wide variety. Visit at a 250 year old wine museum, then a first sip at local modern winery. Typical manor lunch in the vineyard, view over the valleys. Siesta at 3rd winery and visit at the unique Muddy Volcanoes. Upon request we end the day with a special dinner at a manor, on the way back; drop off at hotel.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel pick up
- Lobby of your hotel, at a time previously agreed
250 year old wine museum or typical traditional manor visit
the picturesque wine valleys still preserve some of the typical manors once famous for the vineyards and their aristocratic owners. see how wine was made back in the old days and the coopering/ wine making tools they were using
Boutique winery
First drops of the day in a family owned winery enjoying the sun rays and the view over the valley. Please inquire about the wine tasting selections before booking. Relax and get in a good mood :)
Typical manor lunch
Let us try a new place, luxurious and stylish in a posh manor. The compound offers a vineyard tour, spa, swimming pool and great lunch options. And wine.
Siesta at winery, visit of the cellars
Nothing left to do but change place to a new location with welcoming people and take in the afternoon sun or maybe the shade...
Muddy volcanoes
After all the laid back time we move on to discover a very unique place famous for the geological formations. Well known around the country it attracts people from all over to see and walk on the special lunar landscape created by the mini volcanoes and geysers. Not to be missed
Dinner at manor
Upon request and time allowing we end the day in style. A private residence and a luxurious mansion dinner before heading back to your hotel
Ending Point
Your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
private full day tour
driving services
licensed guide
personal expenses, souvenirs, lunch/ food, wine tasting fees payable at the venue - approx 150 USD; the sum may vary according to your preferences of wine tasting packages
Tour Important Information
This is a template of a tour. Depending on the availabilities, season and religious holidays it can suffer modifications.
Upon request it can include a 4th person as the car at disposal is a 5 seats sedan.
This tour is customizable according to your needs and interests, please inquire. It starts in the morning with pick up from your hotel and lasts for approximately 10 hours.
Important message from the supplier
I can offer guided tours all over Romania, covering the various regions of interest.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Razvan T.
Born and raised in Bucharest, I've been a tour designer and tailored experience facilitator for 20+ years in Romania.
Tango dancer and taichi practitioner with a penchant for cultural experiences and travel. I have a law background and project management degree and I'm not a believer of 'package tourism'.
Always willing to go the extra mile in order to provide the guest with the best possible experience. Love to translate my cultural space or deepen the knowledge of the traveler who is curious to discover more. Off and on the beaten path. . .
Passionate about exchange of ideas and world cultures. I can take you from late medieval to the recent history of my hometown, explain the architectural landscape and familiarize you with the local habits and cuisine. I offer guiding and driving services
I am ready to customize according to your expectations and interests. If you would like further details, please get in touch!
$320/ per group
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