WINE TOUR - ROMANIA

Arrival in the afternoon at Bucharest Airport - Otopeni. Reception by the Romanian guide and drive north to the Carpathian Mountains.

 

In the morning drive through the eastern part of Transylvania, through the Szeklerland. Then past the Red Lake and through the Bicaz gorge into Moldova. In the afternoon arrival in Iasi, the old capital of this historical province. Dinner and wine tasting in the R. “Bolta Rece” with Romanian cuisine.

 

In the morning visit of the historical part of the city with the Palace of Culture, the Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as the “Trei Ierarhi” church. In the afternoon visit to the Bucium winery with an annual production of around 40,000 hl. Here you can taste the types of wine Aligote, white girl's grape, royal girl's grape, black girl's grape, Muscatel Traniner, etc. In the evening festive dinner in R. “3 Sarmale” (“3 cabbage rolls”) from Iasi.

 

In the morning, a short stop in the Cotnari wine region, which is at the northernmost point of the Romanian wine regions. Over 50,000 hectoliters of different types of wine are produced annually on a surface of 1200 hectares of vineyards. A wine tasting can complete the picture. In the afternoon, a short stop at the Voronet Monastery, which is also known as the “Sistine Chapel” of Romania because of its exterior wall paintings.

 

In the morning drive through the Eastern Carpathians back to Transylvania. After a stop in Bistrita to visit the Saxon church with its guild flags, we continue via Targu Mures to Sighisoara . Here you can see the Clock Tower, the birth house of Dracula and the  Church on the Hill. Then a short stop in Biertan to visit the largest fortified church in the Transylvanian Saxons. This is located in the middle of the Great Kokel wine region. If you wish, you can also visit the Biertan wine cellar.

 

In the morning drive back to the Kokeltal to visit the research station for viticulture Blaj Around 15,000 hectoliters of wine are produced annually on an area of around 900 hectares. The Gewürztraminer, Royal Maiden Grape, Muscatel, White Maiden Grape are the most sought-after wines in Transylvania. A wine tasting is a matter of course here. In the afternoon back to Sibiu. In the evening festive dinner with wine tasting in the R. ”Sibiul Vechi”.

 

In the morning a short city tour in Sibiu. The Great and small ring, the Bridge of lies, as well as the Protestant cathedral are visited. Then drive to Brasov  to see the Black Church (the largest Gothic religious building in Eastern Europe). Then visit the old town hall, as well as the orthodox church from the old town.

 

In the morning drive to the research station Valea Calugareasca (“The Valley of the Monks”) to get to know the red wines of Romania. Annual wine production is one of the largest in the country. The Merlot, Babeasca, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir wines from here are very well known at home and abroad. If you wish, you can also visit the Pietroasele research station for a wine tasting. Although they are two wineries close to each other, the wines are very different. A comparison makes the trip worth it.

 

In the morning drive towards the capital of Romania. City tour in Bucharest with a visit to the Patriarchal Church, the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building in the world after the Pentagon), as well as the Village Museum. Then transfer to the airport. Farewell to the tour guide and flight home.

 

At least people	5 pax	10 pax	15 pax	20 pax	25 pax	30 pax
Price per person (DR / HB)	650 €	615 €	580 €	540 €	510 €	450 €
Single room surcharge	150 €	150 €	150 €	150 €	150 €	150 €

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