Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip
- 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)
Options
Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip
Pickup included
What's included in Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
University's SquarePass-by Only
Pass by and admire the University Square, a symbolic place with a rich history.
Palace of ParliamentPass-by Only
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up all travelers from any centrally located hotel.
