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Romania

10th September 2025

6 Days 5 Nights

Food & Culture Adventure

Fully Escorted Adventure

For Adults

A Farm to Fork Adventure

Romanian Food

Taste traditional Romanian specialities. Visit farms, markets, cheese makers and even a salt mine. Take part in cooking and cheese making workshops.

Tours and tastings at vineyards, a craft beer brewery and a local brandy distillery.

Romanian Countryside

From the exquisite wine region of Ceptura to the stunning Carpathian Mountains, this adventure takes you through breathtaking scenery.

Romanian Heritage

Visit Dracula's Castle in Bran, a traditional Saxon settlement and the Transylvanian citadel of Brasnov.

Romanian Drink

Chris Lord

Tour Leader

Inspirational Food Educator

On this tour you will be joined by Chris Lord, the founder of the social enterprise 'Lordy's Thrive Kitchen'. Chris is a culinary expert and passionate advocate for sustainable, health-centered cooking. At 23, Chris was diagnosed with a rare optic nerve condition that led to his visual impairment, a life-changing experience that inspired his dedication to food education and well-being. Before launching Lordy's Thrive Kitchen, Chris was a food teacher for 20 years. His passion for travel was inspired by spending 10 of those teaching years in a school in Hong Kong.

As the special guide for this trip, Chris brings a personal perspective that resonates deeply with Red Kite Adventures' focus on meaningful, community-centered travel. His knowledge of food traditions and his hands-on approach allow travellers to experience Romania’s culinary heritage while learning about the impact of sustainable and mindful eating. Chris’s resilience, warmth, and expertise make him an inspiring guide, enriching the journey with insights into both local cuisine and the powerful role of food in fostering connection and well-being.

Small Groups

There will only be between 10 and 16 participants on the trip.

Fully Supported

We provide pre-trip support and 24-hour support during the adventure.

Fully Escorted

You will be supported by an expert local guide as well as Chris throughout the adventure.

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Please note that the final itinerary is subject to change. Specific details such as flights and hotels will be confirmed at a later date. The itinerary may also change due to health and safety reasons during the trip.

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Bucharest - Dealu Mare Wine Tour & Tasting

Day 2 - Sparkling Wine Tour - Dracula's Castle - Brandy Tour - Brasov

Day 3 - Food Market - Cheese Making - Viscri Saxon Village

Day 4 - Praid Salt Mine - Traditional Szekler Inn - Craft Brewery Tour

Day 5 - Organic Farm Tour - Cooking Workshop - Borsec Resort

Day 6 - Cluj-Napoca City - Tour ends at Cluj-Napoca airport

Food Workshops
Food Tasting
Wine Tours
Brandy & Beer

Food & Drink Highlights

Enjoy the hands-on experience of a cooking lesson and witness traditional cheese-making and baking.

Every meal is carefully selected to ensure you taste the best of Romanian gastronomy.

Visit a family-owned craft beer brewery and a local brandy 'Tuica' distillery for tours and tasting.

Enjoy an Azuga Rhein sparkling wine visit and a still wine experience in the Delau Mare wine region.

Bran
Brasov
Viscri
Praid Salt Mine

Cultural Highlights

Visit the iconic Bran (Dracula's) Castle. Built to guard the passing point between Walachi and Transylvania.

A unique underground experience exploring the history and natural wonders of this subterranean world.

Viscri is a picturesque Saxon village renowned for its UNESCO-listed fortified church and traditional houses.

Brasov is a medieval Saxon citadel, fringed by the peaks of the Carpathian Mountains.

Research

  • Complete the booking inquiry form so we can send you more detailed information and an application form.

  • Feel free to get in touch to ask any questions.

Booking

  • Complete the booking application form.

  • We will send your contract of sale and deposit invoice

  • You will then need to pay the deposit and accept the proposal.

  • We will send a booking confirmation and deposit receipt.

How to Book

Booking Inquiry

Romania for All

If you like what you see but want to take a trip as a family or an individual then we can help!

Red Kite Adventures can arrange an amazing Romanian experience for everyone. If you want to travel individually, as a family or as part of a group, let us make all of the arrangements. We can sort everything including flights, accommodation and an incredible selection of sights and activities to suit everyone. Our chosen partner operators not only bring outstanding service through their staff, support and trips, they are also fully committed to sustainable tourism.

Romania, a country of diverse landscapes and a storied past, beckons adventurers to uncover its hidden treasures. Here are just some of the things you could do and see.

  • Hiking, mountain biking, climbing or winter activities in the Carpathian Mountains

  • Heritage tours taking in traditional villages, crafts and cuisine

  • Agricultural tours

  • Self-guided tours

Our 100% financial protection applies to all bookings.

If you would like to find out more then please do get in touch. Give us a call or submit an inquiry below.

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