Top Bucharest Holidays - page 3

Take a break from the city streets of Bucharest and venture out to Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region on this exciting bike tour. Join a small group and pedal through the countryside to explore one of the oldest wine regions in the country. Throughout the day, make stops at several vineyards where you enjoy tours of the facilities and guided wine tastings paired with snacks.

All wines and dishes have been tested and refined numerous times until we achieved the perfect formula. In addition, with both a certified chef and a certified sommelier on our team, we ensure true expertise in creating and pairing food with wine.

Join a one-day trip from Bucharest that starts at noon, giving you time to sleep a little longer and enjoy a relaxed morning during your vacation. Leave the city behind and head into the gentle hills of the Carpathians to discover one of Romania’s most unusual natural sights. Explore the Mud Volcanoes of Buzau, located in the UNESCO Global Geopark Buzau Land, where gases rising from underground shape a surreal, moon-like landscape of grey cones and cracked earth. Later, continue to the famous Dealu Mare wine region, known for its sun-bathed hills and long winemaking tradition. Visit a local winery and enjoy a guided wine tasting while discovering the character of Romanian wines.

Visit Unirea Salt Mine and historic LacertA Winery on a full-day, private trip from Bucharest that tailors the two top attractions to your schedule. Exploring with a private guide means personalized insights into Romanian history and culture, as you go deep underground then savor an included tasting of six local wines.

Escape the city for a day and immerse yourself in the serene landscapes and timeless traditions of Romania. This carefully curated day tour blends the natural charm of Prahova’s salt mine with the refined elegance of Romanian wine culture, offering a truly memorable journey. As the urban landscape fades, find yourself surrounded by rolling hills, quaint villages and the tranquil beauty of the Romanian countryside. Your first destination is the Salina Prahova, one of the most spectacular underground salt mines in Eastern Europe. Carved deep into the earth, this otherworldly space invites you to explore vast salt galleries adorned with intricate sculptures and learn about centuries-old traditions of salt extraction. This area is celebrated for its rich red wines and ancient viticultural roots. Enjoy a guided tour of charming local wineries. The journey takes approximately 8-10 hours depending on traffic.

Escape Bucharest for a day exploring Romania's hidden gems! Visit Salina Prahova, one of Eastern Europe's most spectacular underground salt mines with vast galleries, intricate sculptures, and healing air. Then journey to Buzau county - a wine region to tour charming wineries and sample Romania's finest wines—Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot—amid stunning vineyard views. Travel comfortably in air-conditioned minibus through picturesque countryside. This curated tour blends natural wonders with refined wine culture for an unforgettable sensory journey. Return with cherished memories and authentic Romanian wine to take home. The journey takes approximately 8-10 hours depending on traffic.

Enjoy a day out of  the big city in one of the most prestigious Romanian wineries. Your air conditioned vehicle will take you out in one of the most spectacular Romanian countrysides in Prahova Valley . The trip is full of beautiful nature and you can enjoy in the distance the Carpathian mountains which were for centuries the border line between two of the Romanian regions : Wallachia and Transylvania.

Embark on this Full-Day Private Peles & Cantacuzino Castles Wine Tour and indulge your senses in the heart of Romania's renowned wine country! Your day begins with a personalized, chauffeur-driven journey through the stunning Prahova Valley, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure. As you traverse the picturesque landscape, you'll have the opportunity to visit two locations - Peles Castle and Manastirea Sinaia - each with its own unique charm and distinctive features. In Cantacuzino Castle expert sommeliers will guide you through tastings of exceptional wines, sharing their deep knowledge and passion for winemaking. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Casa Timis, paired with local specialties, perfectly complementing the wines you've tasted throughout the day. Don't miss the opportunity to create lasting memories on this Private Peles & Cantacuzino Castles Wine Tour, escaping the hustle of Bucharest for a day of indulgence and appreciation of Romania's vinicultural heritage.

Taste some of Romania's best wine directly from the source on a wine tour of the Prahova Valley. Visit historic estates and stroll through vineyards while learning about the wine-production process as you explore this fertile stretch that lies between Transylvania and Wallachia in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains. Sample different varietals along with Romanian cuisine at a traditional manor house on this small-group tour through one of the country’s most scenic regions.

Salt and wine, two ingredients without which life wouldn’t be the same! These are the key ingredients for our trip, as well. Prepare to visit the largest salt mine in Europe and take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of the mine. Later, enjoy a ride to one of the picturesque wine routes of Romania and find out the story of the winemaking tradition in our country. You will visit a beautiful wine cellar and have a traditional lunch in a very pleasant atmosphere.

The largest salt mine in Europe, in terms of excavated volume, is the Slănic Prahova Salt Mine, also known as the Unirea Mine. It is located at a depth of 208 meters and occupies an area of 53,000 square meters. It is home to the purest air on the planet, and is considered an important tourist attraction in Romania. The wines from Buzau county are distinguished by their quality, being obtained from carefully selected grape varieties, such as Tămâioasa Românească. These wines are appreciated for their tropical fruit aromas and the grapefruit aftertaste, specific to young Tămâioasa wines. They also reflect the identity of the place, combining the symbolism of the Buzau county Treasure with modern sustainability requirements. The journey takes approximately 8-10 hours depending on traffic.