Wine route by bicycle
2 Days Starting in Urlati and ending in Ceptura
Visiting: Bellu Mansion Museum, Urlați, Ceptura
Tour operator:
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 14
Age range:
3-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten free
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Our tour is a combination of gastronomic, educational and cycling activities in one of the best red wine areas of Romania: Dealu Mare. Our hosts are reliable local winemakers, always happy to present their cellars. The routes are suitable for all kind of cyclists, from kids to professional cyclists. We stop visiting few local historical sites and museums. Short bike route through the vineyards of Dealu Mare One night accommodation in the area Three guided winery visit and wine tasting Kids friendly, educational, gastronomic tour Professional support, guiding and assistance Bike rental on request
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cycling Along The Wine Route
Location: Bellu Mansion Museum, Urlați
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Wine tasting
We start our tour in Urlati with the local Bellu Manor Museum. We are visiting this nice bohemian site, prepare our bikes and start our ride to the next village – Ceptura. Along the cycling route we will provide assistance car, water and snacks.
In Ceptura we are visiting a local winery, including a wine tasting and snacks.
In the afternoon we are cycling to another winery for a similar activity – visit, wine tasting and lunch.
In the evening we will cycle to a local hotel for dinner and accommodation.
Dinner in the restaurant, on our own,
Meals: lunch
Total cycling distance: 40 km
Day 2 : More Cycling And Wine Tasting
Location: Ceptura
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting
After breakfast, we are riding to another village for visiting a third winery and have another wine tasting. Farewell lunch will follow after wine tasting.
After lunch, we will be transferred to the starting place.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Total cycling distance: 40 km
What's Included
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Accommodation
One night accommodation in a local hotel
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Water and snacks along the cycling route
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Entrance Fees
Bellu Mansion Museum Winery visit Wine tasting
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
Authorised mountain guide, with +10 years cycling experience. English and French speaking
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Local Taxes
VAT, parking and other taxes, where applicable
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Meals – Half Board
1 Breakfast 2xLunch 2x wine tasting
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Bicycle included
E-bikes available for extra 20 EUR
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Photos along the route
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Should you need transfer from other city than Bucharest
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips, souvenirs or other expenses not included
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Travel insurance
Individual travel insurance not included
Mode of Transport
By bicycles
Accommodation
4* hotels in the winery area
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees are included in the tour: - museum visit - wine tasting - winery visit
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, the airport transfer are not included in the tour, but we can organise transfers on request
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium — we are performing 40 km/day on asphalt and gravel roads
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Each participant is receiving a welcome pack, including route details (lenght, ascending, descending, type of surface, etc), tourist sites, accommodation details, guides' contact details. Before the tour, each participant will sign the tour agreement.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are a licensed tour operator in Romania, so we have to align with all mandatory regulations. In addition, we are part of the Romanian Eco-tourism Association, and we are a Travelife partner.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, we have two charity projects: 1. Velo Popas is a cycling friendly certification for hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions 2. We are owning two little forests, that we want to take care and protect
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We started in 2007, initially as a hobby project. Our aim is to include Romania as a cycling destination on the list of each international tour operators.
Reviews from travellers on this tour
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Free Date Changes
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bike In Time allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bike in time, 50 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Bike In Time requires a minimum deposit of 200 EUR per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bike in time charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.