Duration: | 9 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Wine Tasting |
Meeting point: pick-up & drop-off at your hotel (or any address in the city)
Departure hour: 08:30
Operating days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
You will spend this day in a royal style visiting Peles Castle, the impressive former summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol Ist and enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch in a picturesque wine cellar. At Rhein wine cellars you will find out the story of winemaking in Romania discover how the sparkling wine is produced here.
Program
This tour includes visit of the Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian Royal Family followed by a visit with wine tasting and traditional lunch including 3-course meal and water at Azuga Wine Cellars (founded in 1892 and “Official wine supplier of the Royal Family”).
About Peles Castle
Peles Castle has been, from the turn of the 19th century, the main point of attraction of the Sinaia resort. The edifice was built in 1873 on the order of Carol de Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen – King of Romania from 1866 – and is an architectural mixture of the German School and neo-renaissance style. The castle has 160 rooms, all of them opulently decorated in leather and wood from the most valuable tree species. The Armour Hall, Reception Hall, Concert Hall and, of course, the Royal Chamber is famous. Peles also served as the retreat residence of most of Romania”s monarchs – Carol I who died here in 1914, King Ferdinand and Queen Maria.
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Please note that the time table is subjected to change due to heavy city traffic and road works.