Romania

Food & Culture Adventure

Our Food and Culture Adventure takes you on a culinary journey from farm to fork. Visit traditional farms, local food and drink processing centres and take part in tasting and cooking workshops.

Food Highlights

Farms

Cooking

Food Processing

Table

Dairy, sheepfold, rare breed cattle, organic fruit & vegetables as well as a salt mine.

Cheese making, jams, honey, bakeries, brewery and meat smoking processes.

Traditional Romanian dishes, local desserts and baking workshops.

Local food markets, traditional restaurants and local cuisine throughout the adventure.

Chris Lord

Food Adventure Consultant

This adventure has been inspired 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.

His journey has fueled his commitment to making a positive impact through cooking and creating nutritious, vibrant dishes inspired by local ingredients and sustainable practices. Through Lordy’s Thrive Kitchen, Chris combines his culinary skills with a mission to promote healthy eating and empower others, especially those facing personal challenges, to thrive.

With 20 years of experience teaching food and leading numerous international trips for his food and hospitality students, he has curated an adventure with the perfect balance of hands-on cooking activities with visits to farms and food producers. Thereby providing an ideal enrichment experience for any food student.

Culture Highlights

Heritage Sites

Rural Romania

Ancient Cities

Traditional Life

Dracula's Castle, Agapia Monestry, UNESCO Citadels

Bucharest, Sibiu, Brasov & Sighisoara

Carpathian Mountains, Lacu Rosa, Local Villages

Agriculture, Rural Life, Traditional Housing and Food

Sustainability Focus

The main focus of this adventure is of course focused around sustainable approaches to food. We take you on the 'farm to fork' journey exploring organic farming, local production and traditional methods of food preparation.

You will also get first-hand experience of the traditional way of life in rural Romania to see how people can live sustainably and preserve their heritage.

On this adventure, we will discover some of the work of Foundation Conservation Carpathia. They aim to create a self-sustaining ecosystem, which benefits nature & people whilst mitigating climate change. Here you will spend time at their organic farm and sustainable tourism-focused accommodation.

Service Opportunities

LOCATION

Romania is nestled in southeastern Europe. This adventure takes you from the capital of Bucharest to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau. History, nature and sustainability converge to make an unforgettable adventure. Direct flights are available to its capital city, Bucharest from several UK airports.

For the Food & Culture Tours we offer 5-day and 10-day options. Each tour starts in the capital, Bucharest but there are options to return from cities further north to enable us to visit more of what Romania has to offer.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Bucharest - Agricultural University Farm Visit

Day 2 - Cheese Production - Baking Workshop - Bran (Dracula's) Castle

Day 3 - Brasnov Food Markets - Traditional Farm - Cooking Workshop

Day 4 - Biodiversity Farm - Farm to Fork Experience - Sibiu City Tour

Day 5 - Blueberry Farm - Local Brewery Tour

Day 6 - Cheese Making Workshop - Sighisoara City Tour

Day 7 - Jam Making - Family Run Farm

Day 8 - Organic Food Tasting - Cooking Workshop - Beekeeping - Monestry

Day 9 - Borsec Resort - Mineral Water Spa Town

Day 10 -Turda Salt Mine - Flight Home from Cluj-Napoca

This adventure can be run over 10 or 5 days Click on the links below to see the detailed itineraries.

This adventure will provide you will hands-on food experience that will help to develop your own cooking skills.

Dedicated cooking workshops will focus on traditional Romanian food and some of their traditional methods of preparing the food. There are workshops on main courses, desserts, cheeses, jams and even a session on how to decorate gingerbread

Cooking skills

Sustainable agricultural practices feature heavily in this adventure. As well as the organic agroforestry with the Carpathia Foundation you will be able to visit a commercial cheese factory and blueberry farm. You can also take a trip to a local sheepfold and milking cow farm.

You also see how the raw materials are processed into jams, cheese, honey and beer. The traditional methods and lifestyles provide a sustainable approach to food.

farm to table

Embark on a cultural odyssey where ancient traditions and historical landmarks await. Explore medieval castles steeped in myth and legend, including the iconic Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula mythos. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Transylvanian villages, adorned with Saxon architecture and fortified churches. Engage with local artisans, from blacksmiths to bakers, and discover age-old craftsmanship passed down through generations. Delve into Romania's vibrant folklore, with music, dance, and storytelling revealing the soul of the nation. Experience the timeless charm of rural life and gain insights into Romania's enduring cultural legacy.

NATIONAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE

Sustainability is reflected in the choice of accommodation and food on the trip. You will be savouring traditional local food often sourced straight from the farm. Experience the timeless charm of rural life and gain insights into Romania's enduring cultural legacy.

INFORMATION

Accommodation

The accommodation is one of the key highlights of this adventure. You will stay in farm stays and locally owned hotels and guesthouses.

Food & Drink

Given this is the focus of the trip, all of the meals are designed to enhance your connection to the source, production and preparation of the local traditional food and drink.

Recreation

This adventure has so many activities in the itinerary there is no time to worry about finding things to do. There will be some time to relax in the evenings as well as hold some reflection and education sessions.

Optional Extras

We are always open to adapting the itinerary for any particular requests. You may want to spend more time exploring Bucharest or visit more of the region's stunning castles.

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

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