Special Events: Countryside Picnics & Gastronomy in Transylvania

Sibiu county has been named 2019 European Region of Gastronomy! Many events are organized to celebrate the delicious and organic Transylvanian food culture! Together with a local non-profit that supports farmers, producers and culinary heritage, special food-tasting events are organized in villages across Southern Transylvania. Don't miss a great experience!

What you need to know

  • This is a day trip from Sibiu to villages in Transylvania's countryside where special gastronomic events are organised on weekends
  • Included: guidance, participation fee for the culinary event (all you can eat!) and transport to and from the village where the events take place
  • The events will showcase Transylvanian cuisine, regional specialties, very old recipes and delicacies. We promote our rural gastronomy and support small, local producers and farmers
  • Each event will have around 15 local specialties served as a buffet or picnic basket and non-alcoholic drinks such as lemonade and fruit juices. Alcoholic drinks need to be paid (1-3€)
  • Each event will be held in a different village (Mesendorf, Prejmer, Cincsor, Cristian, etc.) and most of them are part of Transylvania's Saxon heritage. You can visit the area and see firsthand authentic village life!
  • This will be a unique opportunity for you to see firsthand how hospitable and friendly Romanians are - especially around food and drinks!

Additional information

Departure from Sibiu around 9-10 am and return in the evening around 5-6 pm. Hours are flexible and also depend on the event and distance we need to travel.

This is a very kid-friendly event.


Moments to expect

  • Celebrating Transylvania's gastronomy

    Each event is dedicated to celebrating old, forgotten recipes and cooking them with local communities, neighbors and families from the village. Only locally-sourced and fresh seasonal products are used, including rare delicacies you won't find anywhere else! Experience the authentic rural culture of Transylvania, meet locals and feast with delicious food like nowhere else in Romania - or Europe!

    Celebrating Transylvania's gastronomy
  • Rural workshops with a twist!

    During these events, representative products, dishes or techniques will be showcased or cooked by farmers and producers in an interactive and fun way. Live demonstrations, stories and secrets will be shared about local recipes and this will be a great way for you to learn about village culture and rural life in Transylvania!

    Rural workshops with a twist!
  • Good times & countryside hiking

    These open-air picnics are so fun and lively you'll have a hard time getting away, especially with so much food around! But each village we visit is special and the surrounding area beautiful - Transylvania's countryside is famous for that. We'll go on a leisurely hike in the area so you can see for yourself!

    Good times & countryside hiking
2 x 50 Euro
How to book this tour?
  1. Choose how many people and when
  2. Request a booking and fill in your details
  3. Flexible payment and cancelation
  4. Guide answers in 24h
  5. Children prices

Cancelation & refund policy

Easy

Sends us or the guide an email 24h before the tour informing us you can't make it and you'll get a full refund of your payment, no questions asked.

Location details

  • Starting point: Sibiu
  • Nearest airport: Sibiu or Cluj International
  • Nearest train station: Sibiu
  • Landscape: Countryside

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