easy
9 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking indoors and some short strolls outdoors
Spend a day uncovering the lavish interiors of Peles Castle in the Sinaia mountains, then unwind with traditional Romanian wine and cuisine. TravelMaker’s guided tour combines royal history and local flavors for a rich cultural experience.
7+ y.o. • 9 hours • Pick-up & Drop-off at your address
Embark on a captivating 9-hour journey to Peles Castle, Romania's royal gem, nestled in the scenic Sinaia mountains. Explore opulent rooms and rich history with a friendly guide, then indulge in a delightful wine tasting and traditional Romanian cuisine at a local wine cellar, creating unforgettable memories of Romania's royal past.
9 hours
The palace and gardens of Peles Castle in Sinaia count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage and are the finest and most complete achievement of 19th-century Romanian art. During the Peles Royal Castle and Wine Tasting Tour, you will see the best that Peles Castle has to offer in a company of a local friendly guide.
We will take you back to Romania’s Golden Age to the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family. It is a sumptuous royal palace home to the four of Romania’s Kings for over 60 years.
Peles Castle is an architectural mixture of the German School and neo-renaissance style. It has 160 rooms, opulently decorated in leather and wood from the most valuable tree species. The palace’s classic tour includes the ground floor with the impressive Hall of Honor, the weapons exhibition, the Royal Library, the Armour Hall, the Reception Hall, the Concert Hall, and some other richly decorated rooms.
With an extended tour ticket, you will visit the rooms on the first floor. The Imperial Apartment, the Princess Apartment, the Theater Hall, or the Painting Workshop of Queen Elizabeth are just some of the splendid royal rooms.
After having been dazzled by the splendors of the chateau, you will discover the famous Romanian traditional food and wine. Enjoy a visit with wine tasting of a local wine cellar and Savor your three-course lunch in an excellent local restaurant (not included - to order and pay a la carte on the spot).
Peles Castle can get busy; arriving early ensures you have time to enjoy its intricate rooms without feeling rushed.
The tour involves walking indoors on polished floors and some uneven outdoor paths around the castle grounds—comfort is key.
Peles Castle is closed Mondays year-round and Tuesdays in the low season; plan accordingly to avoid substitutions.
Some Romanian heritage sites require ID for entry; it’s best to carry your passport just in case.
Peles Castle was completed in 1883 as a summer residence for King Carol I and represents an important symbol of Romania’s modern monarchy.
Efforts are ongoing to preserve the castle’s authentic interiors and surrounding forests, emphasizing sustainable tourism in Sinaia.
Essential for navigating castle interiors and outdoor paths comfortably.
Bring layers to stay comfortable in variable mountain weather.
spring|fall|winter specific
Protect your skin during outdoor portions and wine tasting areas.
summer specific
To capture the castle’s architecture and mountain scenery.