Histria Citadel Wine Tasting Tour from Constanta Sunset

Walk Greek ruins and taste Dobrogean wine as the sun sets over the lake

A guided tour from Constanta to Histria Citadel, Romania's oldest urban settlement founded by Greeks in the 7th century BC, followed by an evening at La Colibe eco-village with wine tasting, local food and traditional dances ending around a campfire at sunset. The 5- to 6-hour route includes an air-conditioned vehicle, English or Romanian-speaking guide, bottled water and snacks. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Histria and local village

• Depart from Constanta
• Visit Histria Fortress ruins
• Explore ancient temples and baths
• Travel to La Colibe village
• Enjoy local wine tasting
• Taste local cheeses and pies
• Participate in traditional dances
• Relax around campfire at sunset

The experience

You leave Constanta heading to Histria, where 65 hectares of ancient ruins spread across a landscape shaped by Lake Sinoe. The guide walks you through the western defense wall, the remains of Greek temples, Roman bath sites and Christian basilicas: each one a layer of the settlement's 2,600-year history. The grounds sit inside a natural reserve thick with birds and vegetation, so the ruins don't stand alone. They're framed by the Dobrogean landscape that has held them since antiquity.

From there you move to La Colibe, a small village in Corbu built to feel like traditional Dobrogea: rustic, unhurried, and rooted in local ways. A sommelier guides you through a wine tasting paired with local cheeses and an Armenian pie filled with salty cheese and leek, a recipe that belongs to this region. Then comes a moment of traditional local dances with dancers from the village, the kind of energetic, unscripted thing that connects you to how people here actually celebrate.

The day ends around a bonfire at the golden hour, the sunset your backdrop and the fire your warmth. You sit with the group in a relaxed, intimate setting: no schedule pushing forward, just the pace of the evening itself. The guide and the locals stay present throughout, and the atmosphere is built on hospitality rather than performance.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport from Constanta.
• English or Romanian-speaking guide.
• entry to Histria Citadel and La Colibe eco-village.
• wine tasting with local cheeses and Armenian pie.
• traditional dance performance.
• bonfire at sunset.
• bottled water and snacks throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Romanian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Meet Locals

Is this one for you?The 5- to 6-hour span fits a free afternoon or early evening in Constanta without eating into a full day elsewhere, so you can pair it with morning time in the city or reserve it for when you want to slow down as the day ends.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Romanian.

What can I actually see at Histria Citadel?

Histria spreads across 65 hectares and holds the remains of Greek temples, a western defense wall, Roman bath ruins and Christian basilicas, all set inside a natural reserve full of Dobrogean birds and vegetation overlooking Lake Sinoe.

Does the wine tasting come with food?

Yes, the sommelier pairs the wine with local cheeses and an Armenian pie filled with salty cheese and leek, a traditional Dobrogean recipe, so you taste both together.

What happens at La Colibe village?

La Colibe is an eco-village designed in traditional Dobrogean style where you experience local gastronomy, watch and join traditional dances with local performers, and end the evening around a campfire at sunset.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours from departure in Constanta through the Histria visit, the village stop and the bonfire at golden hour.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, an English or Romanian-speaking guide, entry to Histria Citadel and La Colibe, the wine tasting with food, the bonfire experience, bottled water and snacks.