Cellars of Wallachia: A Daytrip from București into Dealu Mare’s Vineyards

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Cellars of Wallachia: A Daytrip from București into Dealu Mare’s Vineyards

An 8-hour small-group bus tour from București that visits Crama 1777 and two hand-picked wineries in the Dealu Mare region for comparative tastings and local fare.

Cellars of Wallachia: A Daytrip from București into Dealu Mare’s Vineyards.

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Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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From București, the Wines of Wallachia Tasting Tour carries you across gently rolling hills into Dealu Mare, one of Romania’s top wine-producing regions; the day pairs museum context with cellar visits, guided tastings and local food, all designed to illuminate Romania’s millenary winemaking traditions.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

Dealu Mare’s Vineyards

After roughly an hour and a half drive from București you arrive amid a patchwork of vineyards on rolling hills—the visual backbone of the experience and the reason Dealu Mare ranks among Romania’s premier wine regions.

THE HISTORY

Crama 1777: A Museum of Winemaking

The itinerary opens at Crama 1777 on the region’s Wine Road, where the museum collection—viticulture implements, ceramic storage vessels, barrel collections, a tescovina rack, regional folk costumes and local coin finds—traces winemaking practice across the 19th and 20th centuries.

THE TASTING

Two Wineries, Side-by-Side Tastings

You visit two hand-picked wineries: the first offers an overview of the site and a tasting of three wines paired with finger food, cheeses, local bread and olive oil; the second features a guided cellar visit and another three wines chosen by a sommelier for comparative tasting.

What the day feels like

What the Day Feels Like

The day moves at a deliberate, informative pace: depart București by coach, cross into Dealu Mare, tour Crama 1777 to ground the tasting in history, then visit a first winery for an introductory tasting and food pairing. Midday you stop at a local restaurant for a traditional lunch (ordered and paid on the spot), then continue to a second winery for a guided cellar tour and a sommelier-led tasting before returning to the city.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this day suits—and who should think twice.

1
Wine EnthusiastsAn ideal fit: the itinerary is structured for people who want technical and historical context as well as comparative tastings across different winemaking techniques.
2
Culture SeekersA good match for travelers interested in regional history and traditional practices—Crama 1777 provides museum context to the region’s winemaking traditions.
3
Families with TeenagersPossible for families with children aged 12 and older; the minimum age for participation is 12.
4
Small‑group TravelersDesigned as a small-group shared tour (no more than 16 people) for those who prefer a more personal, guided experience rather than a large coach tour.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

The activity lasts about 8 hours; availability and minimum booking requirements vary by date range.

What to Bring

Lunch is not included and must be ordered and paid for on the spot—bring payment. Expect tastings and a short amount of walking between sites.

Group Size & Style

Operated as a small-group shared tour with no more than 16 people for a more intimate experience.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The Wines of Wallachia tour runs approximately 8 hours.

What is the minimum age to join?

The minimum age for participants is 12 years old.

How many people will be on the tour?

The tour is a small-group experience with no more than 16 people; minimum-participant requirements apply on certain dates and the operator will offer an alternative date or a full refund if the minimum is not reached.

Is lunch included?

No. The midday traditional lunch at a local restaurant is not included and must be ordered and paid for on the spot.

How many wineries and tastings are included?

The itinerary includes visits to two hand-picked wineries; at the first you taste three wines paired with finger foods, and at the second you taste another three wines selected by a sommelier.

How long is the transfer from București to the wine region?

The drive to the Dealu Mare region takes about an hour and a half from București.