The Wine Hills Of Prahova

Join Cycling Romania for a cultural leisure bike trip over the hills, through wonderful forests and vineyards. The route is addressed to all nature and beauty lovers, having a medium physical fitness, since few hill climbs are expecting us.

We will meet at 11:00, on Saturday, in Urlati, only 25 km away from Ploiesti and 85 km away from Bucharest. 

We will taste the best wines at
a traditional local wine cellar

What do we do:

On Saturday afternoon: we taste the best wines from the region (Feteasca Neagra red wine is a must!) and visit a traditional wine cellar, we see how the rich landlords used to live centuries ago, we get accommodated at a very nice hotel and we dine in a courtyard surrounded by vineyards.

On Sunday: we visit 500 years old monasteries, we check the local architecture, and, nevertheless, we leave the urban dusty gray of Bucharest and hide into the vivid green of Dealu Mare landscape. We smile and enjoy the ride. We take back good memories and new friendships.

We will visit great 500 years old monasteries

What shall we have with us:
- Helmet

- At least 1l of water
- Rain coat / sun cream

- A small backpack

- Smile upon the face

Details of the bike trip on Sunday:

- Distance: 40 km (one day trip)

- Difficulty level: medium

- Terrain type: asphalt (70%), dirt road (30%)

- Date: 5^th of June

- Start and end point: Urlati, 25 km away from Ploiesti

- Start time: 10:00

- End time: 18:00

We will cycle through beautiful narrow roads,
between the vineyards

What is included?
Bike rental, guiding, technical assistance, activities and visits (wine tasting + visits: a traditional wine cellar, three monasteries, a nicely restored manor-museum), accommodation and breakfast at a 3 star pension, dinner in a local's courtyard, energizers, fruits

How to reach Urlati

By car: After 55 km of driving from Bucharest to Ploiesti on E60 road, before reaching the gas station Lukoil in Barcanesti, turn right and follow the signs towards Buzau. After 30 km you will reach Albesti, turn left and arrive in Urlati in 5 km.

By train: Get the train P 5005 from Bucharest Main Station (13:07), or from Ploiesti Sud (14:30) and reach Tomsani (15:02). You will be picked up by us. If you choose to come by train please contact the organisers (see details below).


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