Wine, Heritage & Natural Landscapes
A three-day journey through the heart of Dealu Mare, combining established and boutique wineries with historic estates, traditional food and some of southern Romania's most remarkable natural attractions.
SERVE, Lacerta & Ceptura
Departure from Bucharest
Begin with the approximately 1.5-hour drive from Bucharest to Dealu Mare , crossing the rolling landscape that defines Romania's best-known red-wine region.
SERVE Winery
Visit SERVE Winery, one of the pioneering estates of modern Romanian wine. Explore the vineyards and cellar before tasting wines including Feteasca Neagra and Chardonnay.
Conacul Vinalia
Stop for lunch among the vineyards of Ceptura, pairing contemporary Romanian cuisine with wines produced in Dealu Mare.
Lacerta Winery
Continue to Lacerta Winery, known for its striking contemporary architecture and vineyard setting. Taste wines including Pinot Noir and the estate's Cuvée IX while overlooking the surrounding hills.
Casa Timis
Check in for the evening and enjoy a relaxed dinner in the vineyard landscape, with Romanian dishes and wines from the region.
Boutique Wine & Romanian Heritage
1000 de Chipuri Winery
Travel through Dealu Mare to 1000 de Chipuri Winery, a boutique estate known for its diverse approach to wine. Explore the cellar and taste varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon and Feteasca Alba.
Bellu Mansion Museum
Visit the 19th-century Conacul Bellu in Urlati, one of the region's most evocative historic estates. Its interiors, collections and gardens offer a glimpse into aristocratic life in Romania.
Traditional Romanian Lunch
Enjoy regional dishes such as sarmale and ciorba de perisoare in a relaxed rural setting, accompanied by local wine.
Aurelia Visinescu - Domeniile Sahateni
Continue to Aurelia Visinescu - Domeniile Sahateni Winery for a guided tasting featuring wines made from Feteasca Neagra and Tamaioasa Romaneasca.
Casa Colinelor
Check in at Casa Colinelor for a relaxed evening and a home-style Romanian dinner prepared with seasonal local ingredients.
Pietroasa, Slanic & the Mud Volcanoes
Departure from Casa Colinelor
Begin the final day with breakfast before travelling towards the eastern part of Dealu Mare.
Pietroasa Research Station
Discover a historic centre of Romanian viticulture and wine research. Learn about local varieties and traditional winegrowing, with wines including Tamaioasa Romaneasca and Grasa de Cotnari.
Slanic Salt Mine
Explore one of Europe's largest salt mines, with immense underground chambers, monumental salt walls and a fascinating history of salt extraction.
Lunch in Slanic
Enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch before continuing towards Buzau.
Mud Volcanoes of Berca
Finish the exploration at one of Romania's most unusual natural attractions, where mud and natural gases create an extraordinary lunar-like landscape.
Return to Bucharest
Complete the three-day journey with the drive back to Bucharest after exploring the wines, heritage and landscapes of Dealu Mare.