Itinerary · 2 days
The Wine Road: Dealu Mare in a weekend
The great-reds' wineries, an hour from Bucharest
Duration
2 days
Distance
~180 km
Pace
Relaxed
Best time
Year-round; harvest in September
Best for
Wine lovers, couples, foodies
The easiest wine escape in Romania: less than two hours from Bucharest, the Dealu Mare region gathers some of the country's finest red-wine estates. A weekend among Fetească Neagră vines, with tastings, manor-house lunches and nights in the middle of the vineyards. See also our Wine Road section for every winery.
The key to this trip
Rent a car and drive it yourself
This route is built for a rental car — total freedom, no fixed schedules.
Day by day
- 1
Day 1 — Ceptura & Urlați
Tastings at the flagship wineries of the Ceptura–Urlați area (SERVE, Licorna, Budureasca). Lunch at the estate, night among the vines.
- 2
Day 2 — Tohani & Pietroasele
Domeniile Tohani and, toward Buzău, Pietroasele — home of Tămâioasă Românească and the Dacian treasure. Return to Bucharest.
Getting to Romania
Flights, transfer & car
Fly into Romania
Compare fares to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and regional airports — Cluj, Sibiu, Iași, Timișoara.
Airport transfer
Private, fixed-price door-to-door transfer — driver waiting from the moment you land.
Rent a car — see the real Romania
A rental car is the key to Romania: the Transfăgărășan, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, mountain roads and the villages of Maramureș that no train reaches.
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Tours & activities
Guided tours, day trips and hand-picked experiences via GetYourGuide — free cancellation on most.
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Where to stay on this route
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the tastings?+
Yes — almost all wineries receive visitors by appointment only. Call or write a few days ahead.
Who drives if we're tasting?+
Arrange a driver or a private transfer — it's the safest option for a tasting tour. See the transfer options in our guide.
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