Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip

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Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip

4.9
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Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip

Duration: 12 hours
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USD 304.44

Highlights

  • 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)

Itinerary

  • University's Square(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Pass by and admire the University Square, a symbolic place with a rich history.
  • Palace of Parliament(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Secăria

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Barajul Paltinu

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

What's included

INCLUDED

Bottled water
Enjoy a hearty lunch prepared from local farm-fresh produce: a large platter with Romanian starters and cold cuts, chicken stew or fresh trout with polenta and apple pie
Air-conditioned vehicle
Taste a glass of special Romanian wine (white, red of rosé) or a pint of beer
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
Admission ticket for Peles castle
Horse-drawn cart ride uphill to an altitude of 1000 meters/or an extensive walk through the village

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities for the tour guide

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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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