Flavours of Transylvania Food Tour

Dough preparation for larger group workshops

Spend a slow day in the Transylvanian Highlands discovering local cuisine, Saxon heritage and authentic village life. Cook traditional recipes with a local host, enjoy a short hike, visit fortified churches and savour a homemade lunch prepared with seasonal local ingredients. An experience built around flavour, stories and meaningful local connection.

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What you need to know

This is a private half or one day trip starting from Sighisoara that runs all-year round. Duration: 5 - 7h
Included: guide, transport, cooking workshop, homemade lunch, village hike and visit to fortified churches, entrance fees.
During the cooking workshop we'll prepare a traditional starter and a local baked dessert specific to the region. Homemade bread workshop available for groups starting from 5+ people.
While the food is baking, we'll explore the village and a local famous hill, visit the fortified church and enjoy panoramic views over Copșa Mare.
Our local host will prepare a traditional Saxon main dish availble only for this tour, using seasonal ingredients and a local recipe, which we will enjoy together with the workshop dishes.
On the way back we stop for a guided visit to Biertan and it's fortified church, both part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Additional information

Please bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Vegetarian options are available on request.

Pick up and drop off in Sibiu available at extra cost of 75 Eur.

Moments to expect

Cooking workshop at a local family

We'll arrive in the peaceful Saxon village of Copșa Mare and step into a beautifully restored traditional guesthouse. Together with the local host, we'll prepare a regional starter and a local baked dessert using seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes. This is a relaxed and intimate experience focused on local flavours, stories and the rhythm of village life.

Village hike and visit to the Fortified Church

Copșa Mare is a quiet old Saxon village with beautiful traditional households and an impressive fortified church overlooking the valley. Even though the Saxon evangelical community left many years ago, the village still preserves its peaceful atmosphere and strong connection to its heritage. We'll have a short hike on the hills and visit the church, hear stories about the area and enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding hills.

Attractions included

UNESCO Villages with Fortified Churches

Traditional Saxon lunch

After our village walk, we'll return to the guesthouse courtyard for a homemade lunch prepared by the local host. Alongside the starter and the dessert baked during the experience, we'll enjoy a traditional Saxon main dish inspired by Transylvanian cuisine and seasonal local produce specially cooked only for the guests of this tour. A slow and meaningful meal shared in the heart of the village.

Visit Biertan and the UNESCO Fortified Church

We continue exploring the region by visiting Biertan and it's fortified church, one of the most important Saxon villages in Transylvania and a World Heritage Site. If interested, we can expand our trip with an optional extra winery experience including a glass of local wine and a small cheese platter at the old Biertan Winery.