Roman Heritage: Danube Wine Trail

Roman Heritage: Danube Wine Trail

, Romania

18 Day tour from Bucharest to Bucharest

New: Guaranteed departure August 16 2018

Introduction

The mighty Danube River flows 1,788 miles from its springs in Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea.

The Middle and Lower Danube Corridor form a cultural unity by virtue of their common geographical location and history during the Roman Empire. The strategic importance of the Danube Corridor in connecting the western and eastern parts of the Roman Empire coupled with the added need to protect the territorial integrity of the Empire in the corridor against destructive invasions required the construction of facilities to house the soldiers and the emperors who commanded them.  A network of roads, forts, towns, villas and imperial palaces was created.  

The wine regions included in the Trail are, in a general way,   plantations introduced by the Roman army. For the indigenous peoples, who lived and worked alongside of the Roman soldiers, one can infer that a way “to act Roman” and in a certain sense “to be Roman” was to acquire a taste for this new beverage from the Mediterranean world. Similar climatic and other environmental conditions which encouraged the ancient Greek and Romans to extend viticulture to the Danube region have resulted in a renaissance of wine production in more modern times.

A special case is Romania, which has one of the oldest wine traditions in all of Europe, dating back to ancient times before Greek and Roman civilizations. Indigenous grapes have always prospered, and viticulture followed. Five wine tasting sessions were included in order to get you acquainted with the wonderful Romanian wines.

Period of validity: 18th of April – 31st of October 2018/2019 for groups of 16/32 guests

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    • Bucharest, Belgrade and Sofia City Tours
    • New: Sarica Niculitel and Avincis Vineyards (Romania), visits and wine tastings
    • New: Cruise in Danube Delta, UNESCO Heritage Site
    • New: ancient Histria and Tropaeum Traiani in Adamclisi
    • Roman Thermae Varna
    • Devnya Mosaics Museum
    • Nicopolis ad Istrum
    • Tsarevets Royal Hill – Veliko Turnovo
    • New: Kazanluk Thracian tomb, UNESCO Heritage Site
    • New: Plovdiv – Ancient Amphitheatre, St. Constantine and Helena Church
    • New: Boyana Church Sofia UNESCO Heritage Site
    • New: Bukovo Monastery with wine tasting
    • New: Felix Romuliana, UNESCO Heritage Site
    • New: Djerdap National Park
    • New: Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • New: Viminacium archaeological site
    • New: Sirmium archaeological site
    • New: Krusedol Monastery
    • New: Petrovaradin Fortress
    • New: Wine tasting in Sremski Karlovci, Ilok, Recas and Vanju Mare parts of Danube Wine Road
    • New: Ulpia Traiana Sarmisegetusa
    • New: Alba Carolina Fortress
    • Beautiful medieval city of Sibiu
    • New: The fantastic Corvin Castle in Hunedoara
    • New: The pottery centre and monastery of Horezu, UNESCO Heritage Site
    • New: Romanian dinner and gipsy music at ‘Lacrmi si sfinti’ posh restaurant
    • New: typical Serbian dinner in an old restaurant, on Skandarlija bohemian street

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  • ·         Wine tasting in Romania: Sarica Niculitel, Recas, Vanju Mare, Avincis

    ·         Wine tasting in Serbia: Bukovo Monastery, Sremski Karlovci

    ·         Wine tasting in Croatia: Ilok

    ·         Wine tasting in Bulgaria: Varna, Liaskovets

    ·         Special dinner in Varna with wine tasting

    ·         Special dinner at Liaskovets Winery with wine tasting

    ·         Special dinner in Belgrade on Skandarlija street

    ·         Fish delicacies in Novi Sad

    ·         Roman Lunch

    ·         Typical lunch in an Ilok Wine Cellar

    ·         Special dinner in Bucharest at ‘Lacrmi si sfinti’ with gipsy music

    • Le Boutique Hotel Moxa****Bucharest

      A refreshing departure from the conventional hotel atmosphere of large chains, Le Boutique Hotel Moxa offers an intimate getaway from the every day. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure the comforts of our hotel will cater to your needs. Like haute-couture, our Bucharest hotel is tailored to suit the most exquisite tastes.     Moxa  luxury hotel in Bucharest is surrounded by stylish buildings from the 1800 and 1900's. The restoration incorporated glass and steel giving the hotel a modern edge, whilst preserving the authenticity of its19th century origin. Committed to making Le Boutique Hotel Moxa more than just a place to stay, we have designed the surroundings and selected our staff to guarantee the comfort, security and privacy of all guests lokking to retreat from the busy streets of Bucharest. We work hard to ensure that your experience will be among the finest you've ever had. Bucharest accommodation combines a contemporary urban feel with the elegant and classy style of old Europe. As you enter Moxa Hotel, a bell boy will open the door and assist you with your luggage.

  • SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    ·         17 night accommodation in selected  four-star hotels,  as per  itinerary;

    ·         Transfers from/to airport;

    ·         Daily buffet breakfast;

    ·         Welcome drink;

    ·         9 dinners in selected hotels;

    ·         Special dinners in Varna; Liaskovets; Belgrade; Novi Sad;

    ·         Special dinner in Bucharest at ‘Lacrmi si sfinti’ with gipsy music; dinner and Nestinari show in Sofia;

    ·         Cruise in Danube Delta on floating hotels, full board;

    ·         Wine tasting at Sarica Niculitel, Varna, Bukovo Monastery, Sremski Karlovci, Ilok, Recas, Vanju Mare Orevita, Avincis;

    ·         Danube cruise from Kladovo to Donji Milanovac;

    ·         Travel in a deluxe motor coach;

    ·         Professional tour director throughout the tour;

    ·         All sightseeing tours stated as per itinerary, including admission fees and local guides;

    ·         Baggage handling for the full duration of the tour;

    ·         All service charges, taxes and VAT;

    ·         1 free place in single room for tour leader;

    SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    ·         Flights to/from Bucharest;

    ·         Drinks with meals;

    ·         Travel insurance;

    ·         Tips;

    ·         Anything not mentioned expressly in the tour program;

    NB: group configuration should be 16 or 32 pax, due to floating hotel capacity.

    The above rates can be easily adapted for smaller groups and individuals. We are at your disposal, if you should have any question or require any additional information.

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