Peles Castle & Wine Tasting Tour - Full-Day from Bucharest Full-Day Tour

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ID: GYG6557-6557
Category: Sight Seeing
Country: Romania

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Visit Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family, see Sinaia Monastery, and taste the sparkling wines at Azuga Wine Cellars on this full-day tour from Bucharest. You’ll enjoy a 3-course lunch at the winery as well.
This full-day tour includes a visit to the Sinaia Monastery, the Royal Peles Castle, and wine tasting and traditional 3-course lunch at Azuga Wine Cellars. The winery dates from 1892 and was the official wine supplier of the Romanian Royal Family.

Meet your driver in Bucharest and be taken to Sinaia, where you’ll visit the Sinaia Monastery. Founded in 1695, it was named after the famous monastery on Mount Sinai. There is a collection of valuable jewels here that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, and also a Romanian translation of the Bible, dating from 1668, and considered to be the earliest translation.

Next on the itinerary is a stop at Peles Castle, also located in Sinaia. This is considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful castles. Constructed of wood, stone, brick, and marble, the castle comprises over 160 rooms. It was built in the German Renaissance style, with elements from the German Baroque, Gothic, Italian Renaissance, and French Rococo styles.

From Sinaia you’ll head to Azuga for wine tasting and lunch at Azuga Wine Cellars. You’ll enjoy the sparkling wines produced here and a 3-course lunch as well.

Highlights

  • Visit Sinaia Monastery, dating from the late 17th century
  • Tour Royal Peles Castle, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe
  • Taste the sparkling wines at Azuga Wine Cellars and enjoy a 3-course lunch

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Peles castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in February and March 2020
• Entrance fees to the monastery is not included (about €7/person to be paid ons ite)
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.