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Join us on a bike adventure and come cycling with us. Let's delve into the mysteries of the vines, savor wines with the vintners, and uncover the "human side of terroir": stories, decision-making, and the distinctive individual styles of winemakers.
Our journey begins with an immersive experience in the famous red wine region of Dealu Mare. This region, often referred to as the 'Tuscany of Romania,' is among the oldest and most distinguished wine-growing areas in the country.
It is situated on the same latitude as Northern Italy, but tourism is still at the very beginning. Dealu Mare offers more than 6.000 years of settlement history, a Mediterranean climate from April to October, and excellent wines from sunny southward hills.
During this weekend cycling excursion, you'll have the opportunity to explore several undiscovered wineries and visit beautiful historical and cultural sites in the Dealu Mare region.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The car or vans will have a branded sign all the time.
Decathlon sports store Baneasa parking. The vehicle used for the pickup will have the company's name.
Itinerary
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“Crama 1777” Museum is a reconstruction of one of the oldest wine cellars in Romania. It existed in the same village until 1985, originally with only one building. The cellar is built of oak beams, with a shingle roof, housing the tools used to make wine. The entrance to the cellar conceals the year the cellar was founded, along with the story of the saw teeth, carved into the wood, and their role in pulling the grapes through the barrel. The entrance to the museum is made from the porch. A large hall with wooden walls and a brick floor houses the collection of tools used in the wine sector: chippers, crushers, presses, wine pumps, slurry pumps, a large barrel (budan), even a plow. In addition to these objects, there is also a nursery (tools used in wood processing), a collection of old labels, but also a wine cellar, where award winning wines from Dealu Mare area are included.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Bellu Manor in Urlati, the 19th century manor house of the noted Bellu family, now arranged as a museum presenting the eclectic Bellu family art collection.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Founded in 1994 by Count Guy TYREL de POIX, it was the first private owned winery and well known for its collections Vinul Cavalerului, Terra Romana, Cuvee Charlotte and Cuvee Amaury.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Apogeum winery is the place where the most famous local red wine variety Fateasca Neagra wine variety is aged in clay amphoras. You will enjoy some nice wine tastings on the way and discover the stories of the Apogeum Manor, the old house of Nicolae, brother of the Romanian King Carol II and nephew of the last Romanian King, Mihai 1st.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
Embark on a fresh Bike&Wine adventure today as we pedal through the scenic vineyards of Budureasca, Licorna, and Tohani wineries, reaching Fintesti village for a tasting experience at Lacerta Winery.In a dreamlike location only 100 km away from Bucharest, the LacertA wine's home invites you to discover an experience an amazing wine tasting. In the very center of the LacertA vine estate is Dorobantu Manor House, the work of famous architect Ion Mincu. Built in 1901 and completely redecorated in 2005 according to the original plans by its present owners, the Neo-Romanian architectural piece of work watches from above over the surrounding hills.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Upon returning to Tohani, we'll conclude our journey with a brief visit to Mierla Alba, followed by a delightful barbecue and wine tasting hosted by the wonderful team at Licorna Winery. In the evening return to Bucharest. Licorna Winehouse was reopened in 2013, but the history of the place goes back long before Licorna wines appeared. Over 100 years ago, a local family, Nicolae Nicolau and wife Elena decided to build a cellar on this very spot after the husband had a dream in which 16th century Romanian ruler Constantin Brancoveanu ordered him to make a wine as black in colour as the cockerel in his backyard. Well, the black wine requested by the Prince is still made in the area and the fairytale cellars go by the name of Licorna Winehouse. The original manor of the Nicolau family was the place where each year’s wines were matured and aged.The vineyards are located at an altitude of 215 m, half way between the villages of Gura Vadului and Vadu Săpat, Prahova County.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Departure to Dealu Mare wine area (35-40 km off and on road biking, 500-600 m elevation)
Bike&Wine day in Tohani wine area (30 km off and on road biking, 500 m elevation)
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Alcohol is not allowed for people younger than 18 year of age
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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