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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 stories, decision-making and the distinctive individual styles of winemakers.

Come discover the famous wine region of Dealu Mare on a two day cycling experience, with as much fun, social contact and scenic stops, to make the most of the local culture and heritage.

Highlights

• Visits to several amazing wineries in Dealu Mare wine region from Romania: SERVE, Davino, Licorna Winehouse, Mierla Alba or similar wineries.
• Visit to beautiful historical and cultural sites in the Dealu Mare region: Crama 1777 Wine museum, Bellu Manor
• an excellent bike route ranging from 25-50 km/day on the green hills from Dealu Mare wine area
• good exercise, most amazing wine and authentic local experiences

Our guided tour will take you to the land of the Transylvanian manors to discover the architecture and life of Middle Age in this area. Castles, manors and fortified churches scattered across scenic villages and unspoiled nature are all awaiting to be discovered in Covasna County at just a two-hour and a half drive from Bucharest. Old aristocratic manors are restored as guesthouses with high comfort. Ancient craft workshops are available for visits. Spectacular landscapes with local flora and fauna are waiting to be discovered.

Far from the crowded routes, on hilly terrain and on unpaved country trails, you will experience wonderful cycling days mixed with an extraordinary culinary and cultural experience.

Venture deeper, and the county promises travellers the full experience of living history and traditions, and of plenty of peace and tranquility. There is a sense of living history and enduring traditions that give the traveller the reassuring feeling that time can, at least sometimes, slow down.

Altough there are over 200 castles in the area, only a few have been preserved or developed. Szentkereszty Castle in Arcus, the Mikes-Szentkereszty Castle in Zagon or the Damokos-Gyula Castle in Cernat, function as cultural centers or museums. Others, such as the Mikes Castle in Zabala, the Benke manor in Moacsa and the Daniel Castle in Talisoara, have been turned into luxury hotels and you will have the chance to experience them.

Highlights

• Miclosoara, Talisoara, Zabala and Valea Zalanului – small villages with old restored manors and guesthouses
• Kalnoky castle
• Covasna – the city with 1,000 mineral sources
• The old railway system (Mocanita) in Covasna
• Komando village
• Orban Balasz 800 meters cave on Varghis gorges
• St. Ana Lake
• sculpting and hand-painting furniture since 1568 with The Suto family in Varghis
• the blacksmith atelier Gyuri Nagy from Talisoara
• Biborteni water source
• The local traditionally-baked potato bread, goulash or paprikash, a poultry dish with cream sauce and home-made noodles

Transylvania’s medieval heritage is one of the most the most valuable from Romania. The small Transylvanian villages are still keeping the same level of civilization. We are inviting you to discover the amazing world of Transylvanian fortresses and churches, included in UNESCO World Heritage.Our trip a made for tourists with average level of experience who enjoy biking in a natural and authentic environment. This guided tour takes you along country roads and pastoral landscapes far from the crowded routes, on hilly terrain, unpaved country trails, up and downhill trails enjoying the incredible Transylvanian scenery. You will visit splendid nature reserves, authentic villages and historical towns. The trip offers diversity, thus you will have the possibility to make some short hiking trips, visit historical and cultural sites and experience local delicacies.

This tour is manageable for participants of various ages and would be a fun tour for a family (minimum age 10 recommended) or first-time bike tourists.

We have prepared for your accommodation selected small hotels and local traditional pensions with tranquility, organic food and high comfort.

A professional guide assists you with technical problems and will give you information about the area, as well as bringing you in contact with the local people.

Highlights

• Sighisoara/Schaessburg – the last European "living" Middle Age city
• Cris Castle – a Medieval restored castle
• Wine tasting experience at a local cellar
• Cund – a splendid small village, renovated by the German community
• Dedicated cycling trails in the Transylvanian woods
• Two nights full board accommodation; one extra night option

Combine the beauty of wine tasting and experience local culture in a healthy and active way, on the bicycle!

The wine region of Dealu Mare is one of the most famous and oldest wine-growing regions in Romania. It is said to be the “Tuscany of Romania”. Your bike experience will include:

• an excellent bike route ranging from 20-40 km on the hills of Dealu Mare area
• visits to some interesting sights – Bellu manor, Crama 1777 Winery museum, small wooden church
• a visit to a premium winery including tour through the vineyards, wine tasting and a selection of Romanian cheeses and cold cuts
• good exercise, most amazing wine and fresh grape juice (in autumn season)

Highlights

• Vitis Metamorfosis - owned by the legendary Antinori family from Tuscany,contributes in consolidating Dealu Mare reputation for its excellent potential in establishing new traditions in winemaking
• LACERTA - the representation of the new world of Romanian wines from Dealu Mare area
• S.E.R.V.E - 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.
• Mierla Alba winery - a small boutique winery in the heart of Dealu Mare
• 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.

Sibiu is one of the most important cultural cities of Romania and was designated the European Capital of Culture for the year 2007, along with the city of Luxembourg.

Formerly the center of the Transylvanian Saxons, the old city of Sibiu was ranked as “Europe’s 8th most idyllic place to live” by Forbes. Since 2007, Sibiu has obviously become one of the most popular cities in Romania. The cultural life is the most valuable attraction, while the historical and architectural urban landscapes are definitely an example of well preserved Medieval architecture.

Ideal to explore by bike are the landmark buildings of great cultural interest and the places full of charm that tell us of the past history of this area and their people. Our short tour will include a mixture of history, culture and the green landscapes of this beautiful place.

Located some 215 km north-west of Bucharest, Sibiu (Hermannstadt) is one of the seven fortified cities in Transylvania, forming the Saxon fortified network “Siebenburgen” – the foundation of Saxon society. Nowadays, the old city is focusing on the cultural life, while the hilly surroundings are suitable for outdoor adventure. This mixture is a successful recipe for the local tourism.

On the other hand, its geographical position in Romania makes it one of the most important transportation hubs in Romania with important roads and railway lines passing through it.

Highlights

• The Big Square and its attractions: The Catholic Church, Brukenthal Museum, the City Hall
• The Small Square
• Huet Square (including the Evangelic Cathedral)
• The Bridge of Lies
• The Tours Street, housing a few of the old defending towers and the defending Middle Age wall
• The Hunting Museum
• “Sub Arini” Park – one of the oldest urban parks in Romania (19th Century)
• Astra Ethnographic Open air Museum – optional lunch inside the Museum

The thick forest routes, the lake shore and the cultural sights are opportunities to visit the area for one day. Snagov area is a natural reservation, with two natural protected areas – for fauna and flora, Snagov lake and Snagov forest. Snagov forest is a remnant of the great Vlasia forest. Many trails criss-cross this forest and you can easily enjoy a bike ride. One can spot various birds, deer, rabbits, wild hogs.

Depending on the route we choose, we may stop to visit Snagov Monastery – the burial place of Vlad III Dracula, dubbed The Impaler; Caldarusani Monastery, but also the former hunting areas where Ceausescu – the Romanian dictator used to hunt.

If desired, you can book some kayaks for those looking for some more adventure in the Snagov lake.

The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is included in the UNESCO World Heritage and it is probably the wildest territory in Europe. More than half of its territory is still intact, with difficult access for tourists. It is the 3rd largest Bioshpere Reserve in the world and hosts more than 5,500 species of flora and fauna. The Danube Delta is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and those who enjoy wildlife photography. Close to the Danube Delta, the oldest mountains in Europe, the Macin, are hiding a mosaic of culture and civilization, as this place has been visited throughout the ages by Greeks, Romans, Turks, Russians, Tatars, Italians, and other civilizations.

Visiting the Dobrogea region and the Danube Delta should be one of the most interesting experiences in Europe for a tourist. We will combine the cycling experience and a boat trip for offering you a visit to a unique natural place where you will also experience the local culture, cuisine and lifestyle.

Danube Delta is a unique refuge in Europe for more than three hundred species of birds. Declared a Biosphere Reservation, Delta offers shelter to migratory species but also perennial, such as wild ducks, egrets, bee-eater, wild geese, cormorants, eagles, albatrosses, woodcock, partridge, all dominated by pelicans, undisputed masters of water and air.

Highlights

• Accommodation in a fishermen village in the Danube Delta
• Braila and Tulcea cities
• Boat trip on Danube Delta
• Crossing Danube by boat
• Enisala fortress
• Bird watching in Danube Delta
• Cycling or hiking in Macin Mountains

Take a journey through time and discover the real Romanian landscape on a cultural back-to-basics style trip through the Maramures region where you’ll be traveling deep into the heart of Romania’s rural countryside with its vast expanses of wild nature, cultural sites, rolling green hills, wooden churches and picturesque peasant villages. Maramures is a fascinating place in the north of Romania surrounded by mountains and picturesque valleys, the most famous and beautiful being the Mara and Iza Valleys.

This guided tour takes you along country roads and pastoral landscapes far from the crowded routes, on flat terrain, unpaved country trails, up and down hill trails enjoying the incredible rural scenery. You will experience eight wonderful cycling days mixed with an extraordinary culinary and cultural experience. Cycling enthusiasts will be delighted to find out that Maramures has a complex network of forestry trails and marked footpaths, which offer great views of the villages and of the amazing northern Romanian landscape

Over 30 natural protected areas, mild meadows, full of green in the summer and of snow in the winter, mountains covered by evergreen forests, all are mirrored in the crystal clear waters, spread all over this region.

Here, in the Land of Woods and Rivers, traditional houses are made of timber, with steep shingled roofs, dovetail joints, wooden pegs and no nails. Gates are enormous, topped by a shingle roof, and with intricate woodcarvings of ropes, suns and wolves’ teeth to protect the family from harm. Every household has its own well, neatly hoed rows of vegetables and colourful pots and pans dangling from a tree, a local custom which began as a practical way to store cooking utensils in a home with no cupboards.

Staying in simple guesthouses that are hosted by locals, you are invited to share peasant customs and traditions typical of Maramures village life such as helping farmers making jam from freshly picked fruits or work with local potters and carpenters, learning the art of pottery and creating your very own objects.

Admire the region’s famous 8 UNESCO wooden churches, including the tallest wooden church in the world, learn more about Romania’s history of communism in Sighetu Marmatiei and gain a new perspective at the charming Merry Cemetery and more: fairly-tale hamlets, splendid displays woodwork and of popular costume, country festivals, ancient traditions, hospitable people and artisans.

Highlights

• Cycling route along the Iza and Mara river valleys to admire the beautiful scenery
• Merry Cemetery in Sapanta - unique in the world, due to its originality
• Mocanita (the narrow steam gauge train) hauled by a vintage steam engine from the times of the Austrian-Hungarian empire
• Breb village
• Botiza village (dowry chests and rugs)
• Viseul de Jos area (folk costume and fabrics)
• Bogdan Voda village (carpets and wickerwork)
• Sacel village (rough red ceramics with old traditional elements)
• Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance
• The old wooden churches, part of the UNESCO World Heritage
• Craiasca Forest – a nature reserve
• The old water mill in Feresti

In the decades since the ’89 Revolution, Bucharest capital city has reinvented itself as a confident and cosmopolitan capital. It has developed a unique personality which has given rise to its own special way of doing things. With chatty locals, great museums, green areas or forgotten industrial places, amazing cafés and restaurants and the overwhelming People’s Palace, we prepare you for a great experience by bike.

We have seen the city is changing and progressing, from an old communist town with infrastructure and social problems to a lively European city. We know how much our tourists appreciate to discover the architectural influences, the green quiet areas, the shadows of terraces or the unique stories of this part of Europe. So we have prepared a special tour by bike to show you the old and the new, the good and the bad, the historical and the modern part of the city.

The “little Paris”, as it used to be called in the 1930s, is housing spectacular eclectic and baroque architecture. This trip will follow the most remarkable attractions. You will have the possibility to briefly learn about Bucharest’s architecture and history, reflected in splendid old and new landmarks such as the Romanian Atheneum, Royal Palace, National Theatre and many others.

Bucharest Old Town is a vibrant mix of old and new. It is filled with shopping streets, local bars with sizzling nightlife and restaurants, plus some of the city’s most beautiful Baroque architecture.

Discover the Romanian capital, a city with a history of ~600 years of both glorious but also tragical times.

Highlights

• Herastrau Park and Kiseleff Street - a place filled with gorgeous architecture and museums
• Peasant Museum - offering a glimpse into what life was like in the past in Romania's countryside.
• Victoriei Square and Avenue - lined with museums, art galleries and famous-brand shops.
• National Museum of Natural History Grigore Anita
• National Museum of Art - holding artworks by Constantin Brâncusi plus paintings by Monet, Rembrandt, Renoir, El Greco, Cezanne.
• Romana & University squares - an enclave for students, artists and young professionals exhibiting a friendly, relaxed vibe.
• Revolution Square - the nexus of 89’s revolution
• Bucharest Athaeneum - concert hall of astounding beauty, with a distinctive dome, neo-classical edifice.
• The Old Theatre
• Union Square
• Parliament House/ People’s Palace - city icon, a colossal building, erecting during Ceausescu's regime, from 1984 until his execution in 1989.
• Old Bucharest city center
• Villacrosse Passage
• Carturesti Carusel - a heaven for bookworms!
• Old Princely Court - remains of the Old Court of Bucharest
• Stavropoleos Church
• A traditional grocery

Serenity meets adventure – an invitation to adventure, excitement, pedaling through peaceful landscape or demanding off-road trails. Discover the gastronomy, culture and rural charm of Romanian historical regions.

Our curated gravel experiences promise unparalleled beauty, creating indelible memories and offering a unique way to discover diverse regions on two wheels. If you seek a cycling adventure off the beaten path, armed with a gravel bike, you’re in for an exciting escapade. Pedal along gravel roads and trails, wind through enchanting forests, traverse charming villages that seem plucked from a storybook, and ascend to hilltops with panoramic vistas. Embrace the soothing sounds of nature – the rustle of leaves and the harmonious chorus of birdsong—as you embark on this unforgettable journey.

We invite you to embark on a 3-day gravel biking adventure with medium-difficulty routes, covering distances ranging from 25 to 55 km per day, with an elevation gain between 500 and 1300 m. The routes are suitable for gravel but also mountain bikes, depending on your riding style and bike preference.

It will be three days of relaxation, fun, and adventure in Bran area, where you’ll have the opportunity to join fellow enthusiasts like yourself. Nestled at the base of the Piatra Craiului ridge, the villages of Dâmbovicioara, Ciocanu, Sirnea, Fundata, and Pe?tera have preserved traditions unchanged for millennia, creating an ideal natural setting for hiking or biking trails.