Two Days in Dealu Mare
Three carefully designed two-day journeys through Romania's premier wine region, combining winery visits, local gastronomy, remarkable landscapes and cultural heritage.
Dealu Mare Discovery
A journey combining the wines of Lacerta and Crama de Piatra with one of Romania's most unusual natural landscapes, followed by a second day exploring boutique wineries in the heart of Dealu Mare.
Wine, Landscapes & the Mud Volcanoes
Bucharest to Lacerta Winery
Leave Bucharest for the hills of Dealu Mare, approximately 1.5 hours away. Begin at Lacerta Winery, where contemporary architecture and modern winemaking meet the landscape of Fintești. Explore the vineyards and cellar before tasting wines from varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Feteasca Neagra.
Berca Mud Volcanoes
Continue towards Berca and explore one of Romania's most distinctive geological landscapes. Small cones, bubbling mud and natural gases create an almost otherworldly scenery among the hills of Buzau.
Traditional Romanian Lunch
Stop for a relaxed regional lunch and discover traditional Romanian flavours before returning towards the vineyards of Dealu Mare.
Crama de Piatra
Arrive at Crama de Piatra for an intimate winery experience and tasting. Discover local wines including expressions of Feteasca Alba and Merlot.
Dinner & Overnight in Dealu Mare
End the first day with dinner among the vineyards and an overnight stay in the region.
Boutique Wineries of Dealu Mare
Licorna Winehouse
Begin the second day at Licorna Winehouse, where modern winemaking meets the traditions of Dealu Mare. Explore the estate and taste wines built around varieties including Feteasca Neagra and Merlot.
Lunch in the Vineyards
Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Dealu Mare, with local cuisine and wines from the region.
Mierla Alba Winery
Continue to Mierla Alba Winery for a more intimate look at contemporary winemaking. Visit the cellar and finish the wine journey with a guided tasting.
Return to Bucharest
Leave the vineyards behind for the approximately two-hour journey back to Bucharest.
Wine, Gastronomy & Heritage
A refined two-day route through Ceptura and the surrounding vineyards, combining established wineries, local gastronomy and the cultural heritage of Prahova.
Sahateni, Strehan & Vinalia
Aurelia Visinescu - Domeniile Sahateni
Travel from Bucharest to Aurelia Visinescu - Domeniile Sahateni Winery . Discover a contemporary interpretation of Dealu Mare through wines based on varieties such as Feteasca Neagra and Tamaioasa Romaneasca.
Domeniul Strehan
Continue to Domeniul Strehan for lunch, followed by a vineyard visit and tasting. Discover wines from varieties including Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.
Conacul Vinalia
Finish the first day at Conacul Vinalia, with dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the vineyards of Ceptura.
SERVE, Local Gastronomy & Ghighiu
SERVE Winery
Begin the day at SERVE Winery, a pioneering name in modern Romanian wine. Explore the estate and discover wines that have helped define the contemporary identity of Dealu Mare.
Casa Timis
Stop at Casa Timis for a relaxed lunch overlooking the vineyards, combining contemporary Romanian cuisine with wines from the region.
Ghighiu Monastery
Visit the peaceful Ghighiu Monastery, known for its gardens and revered icon of the Virgin Mary, before leaving the wine region.
Return to Bucharest
Complete the journey with the drive back to Bucharest after two days of wine, gastronomy and cultural heritage.
Dealu Mare Heritage
A wine-focused journey through some of Dealu Mare's most distinctive estates, from established wineries to smaller producers with individual approaches to the region's terroir.
Budureasca & 1000 de Chipuri
Budureasca Winery
Travel from Bucharest to Budureasca Winery. Explore the winery and taste a selection built around both Romanian and international varieties, including Feteasca Neagra and Sauvignon Blanc.
Crama de Piatra
Enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch among the vineyards at Crama de Piatra before continuing through Dealu Mare.
1000 de Chipuri
Visit 1000 de Chipuri Winery, a smaller estate with an artisanal approach to wine. Discover expressions of varieties such as Pinot Noir and Feteasca Regala.
Dinner & Overnight
Finish the first day with dinner and an overnight stay among the vineyards of Dealu Mare.
Dagon & Gramofon
Dagon Winery
Begin the second day at Dagon Winery, a boutique producer with a minimalist approach and a strong focus on terroir. Taste wines including expressions of Pinot Noir and Feteasca Alba.
Gramofon Winery
Continue to Gramofon Winery for lunch and a final Dealu Mare tasting. Discover wines from varieties including Chardonnay and Merlot.
Return to Bucharest
Conclude the two-day journey with a scenic drive back to Bucharest through the landscapes of southern Romania.