Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip
Overview
- 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
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch 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
- Alcoholic beverages Taste a glass of special Romanian wine (white, red of rosé) or a pint of beer
- Bottled water
- Horse-drawn cart ride uphill to an altitude of 1000 meters/or an extensive walk through the village
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Admission ticket for Peles castle
- Gratuities for the tour guide
Meeting and Pickup
Strada Episcopiei
București 010292, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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University's Square (pass by)
Palace of Parliament (pass by)
Peles Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Secăria
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Barajul Paltinu
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch. 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.
- Alcoholic beverages. Taste a glass of special Romanian wine (white, red of rosé) or a pint of beer.
- Bottled water.
- Horse-drawn cart ride uphill to an altitude of 1000 meters/or an extensive walk through the village.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Admission ticket for Peles castle.
- Gratuities for the tour guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience - day trip is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Peles castle and authentic Romanian village experience – day trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- LunchEnjoy 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
- Alcoholic beveragesTaste a glass of special Romanian wine (white, red of rosé) or a pint of beer
- Bottled water
- Horse-drawn cart ride uphill to an altitude of 1000 meters/or an extensive walk through the village
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Admission ticket for Peles castle
- Gratuities for the tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
