Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip

4.9
(8 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

- Discover magnificent Peles castle - a perfect blend of German and Italian Neo-Renaissance styles, the summer residence of the Romanian royal family;
- Enjoy a cup of coffee in the wonderful summer garden, at the foot of the Carpathian mountains;
- Travel back in time and visit the quaint area Valea Doftanei (just 2-hours ride from Bucharest), sprinkled with haystacks, horses and sheep
- Learn about real life in a remote sub-Carpathian village and see how peasants have lived here for generations;
- Enjoy a horse-drawn cart ride and a hearty lunch prepared from local farm-fresh produce;
- Admire the beautiful mountain scenery and learn about medicinal herbs and mushrooms;
- Meet friendly locals, learn about their daily life and maybe buy some traditional products to support their work (honey, local cheese)

What's Included

Bottled water
Enjoy a hearty lunch prepared from local farm-fresh produce: a large platter with Romanian starters, chicken stew or fresh trout with polenta and apple pie.
Alcoholic Beverages
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
Horse-drawn cart ride uphill to an altitude of 1000 meters
Admission ticket for Peles castle
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all travelers from any centrally located hotel.

OR
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • University's Square (Pass by)

    Pass by and admire the University Square, a symbolic place with a rich history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palace of Parliament (Pass by)

    The Palace of Parliament building has a surface of 365.000 sqm and holds the 1st position in the Guinness World Records for the largest administrative building in the world (after the Pentagon) and the heaviest and most expensive building in the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Peles Castle

    Considered by many as a pearl of Romanian architecture, Peles castle is located at the foot of the impressive Bucegi mountains, in an idyllic setting; Peles castle was the summer residence of the Romanian royal family - which ruled the country from 1866 to 1947.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Join us for a day-trip and explore this quaint rural area in Romania (far away from mass tourism), where you will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and discover how real peasants live and taste some delicious lunch prepared by locals.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Admire this beautiful green-colored lake, located deep in the lush forests of Wallachia and have a short photo stop here.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Laura Genescu

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sustainable Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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