From Bucharest: Authentic Day Trip to Forgotten Villages

Escape the crowds and discover Romania’s hidden villages, forgotten manors, and timeless traditions on this authentic day tour from Bucharest. Meet locals, enjoy homemade food.
Step off the beaten path and into the heart of rural Romania on a one-of-a-kind full-day tour from Bucharest. Escape the crowds and tourist clichés as you discover hidden villages, forgotten manor ruins, and age-old traditions preserved by the last keepers of Romanian authenticity.

Travel by a vintage-style train or private van into the Dâmbovița countryside, meet the last villagers in nearly abandoned settlements, enjoy a home-cooked meal in someone’s backyard, and explore hauntingly beautiful manor ruins untouched by modern tourism.

Why this tour is so unique:
From weaving wool with grandmothers to watching the sunset over the silent forest, this is a soulful Romanian experience you won’t find on any other platform.

Ride a local train or private van through forgotten parts of Romania
Meet villagers in semi-abandoned hamlets with rich oral histories
️ Explore an off-the-map ruined aristocratic manor
Learn traditional wool spinning or icon painting from a local artisan
Enjoy a rustic lunch with homemade Romanian specialties
Sunset picnic with local wine, cheese, and fresh bread
Rare photography opportunities with no tourists in sight

Itinerary:
08:00 AM – Departure from Bucharest
Meet your guide at the North Railway Station or hotel pickup.

Optional: ride a slow local train to Găești or travel by private minivan.

09:30 AM – Arrive in Găești and Transfer to Hidden Village
Continue into the countryside toward Mănești, Petrești, or another near-abandoned village.

Your guide introduces you to locals who stayed behind after the population declined.

10:30 AM – Walking Tour of the Forgotten Village
Visit decaying but charming homes.

Learn about the families who once lived here and meet one or two residents who keep traditions alive.

Taste fresh fruits and homemade jam.

12:30 PM – Traditional Lunch at a Local’s Home
Dine on mămăligă, brânză (cheese), zacuscă, fresh eggs, and seasonal vegetables.

Optional shot of țuică (plum brandy) or herbal tea.

2:00 PM – Ruined Manor House Exploration
Visit a 19th-century ruined manor (Racoviță, Brâncoveanu, or other depending on season).

Learn about its aristocratic past, communist decay, and haunting charm.

Time for photos and exploration.

3:30 PM – Hands-On Artisan Workshop
Visit a local craftswoman who still spins wool by hand or paints icons on glass.

Try it yourself! You’ll get a small keepsake to take home.

5:00 PM – Sunset Picnic in Nature
Head to a scenic forest edge, glade, or abandoned orchard.

Enjoy a picnic of fresh bread, local cheese, jam, berries, and a bottle of Romanian wine.

Quiet reflection time or informal chat around a campfire (weather permitting).

6:30 PM – Return to Bucharest by Van
Arrive back around 8:30–9:00 PM, enriched and inspired.

उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।

इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।