- 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)
Posted By : H7130BUlaurac
This tour is one of the best I have ever been on. The tour blends in fact two of the biggest attraction points of Romania: Sinaia, with the royal castle - a must see, a castle emerged from the fairytales, in my view comparable to Hohenschwangau, even though very different in architecture - and the rural charm of Romanian village life. Romania is one of the few countries in Europe where one can enjoy horse drawn carriages (not designed only for tourists, but for daily use) and see small farms supporting the livelihood of the villagers.
Secaria village is not only traditional, but it is set against a breathtaking scenery and every single person we got to meet was extremely nice. Yes, on this tour you actually get to meet locals, not only the guides.
The guide, Laura, is extremely knowledgeable, engaged and eager to make things happen, whenever possible.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 04:42:53 
Posted By : P4229TUcristinag
Amazing experience of royal and rural Romania! The exquisite Peles Castle is always worth a visit and this tour was so informative and fun, full of nice little stories bringing about the old times of the kings and queens of Romania.The tour guide Laura is an amazing person, knowledgeable, dynamic and friendly, keeping all of us engaged and entertained throughout the day. The next stop in the quaint little village of Secaria was a great treat, with delicious local food (notably the “bulz” with local smoked cheese “cascavea”) and walks in the forest. A great weekend experience, combining culture and nature, a few hours away from Bucharest. Highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 01:46:08
Posted By : robynjohnk
After nearly 5 weeks touring eastern Europe my wife and I were keen to step away from the usual packed tourist spots and were lucky enough to be introduced to Laura of Step by Step who arranged a custom full day itinerary. The morning started with a visit to Pele Castle which, after many other European castles, was uniquely different. This was followed up by the Romanian Village experience. Wow, this was what we had been looking for, away from the crowds of tourists and actually experiencing some of traditional rural life. Starting with sitting down to lunch with Laura and her husband in a rural home environment and eating a Romanian home prepared meal. Perhaps the highlight was the nearly 2 hour cart ride. While probably not suited to fairly elderly or infirm travelers, ( the cart is truly rustic and basic but is representative of what is in daily use) the ride through the village and countryside up to 1000m was truly magnificent. You know when you are off the beaten tourist path when the locals are amazed to see you.
All in all a wonderful day shared with excellent company.
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Posted On : 2023-05-27 23:30:33
Posted By : Mihaela_Vezentan77
The landscape is great! The host is very kind, friendly and interested to perpetuate traditions. The food is very tasty, prepared with local organic ingredients. Great expedition by horse-drawn cart!
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Posted On : 2022-12-23 06:35:39
Posted By : ChristianDeibler
We were very fortunate to experience a well-prepared, informative, tasteful and friendly tour in Romania's beautiful Carphatian region. Laura, the organiser is an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, very invested in the nature, culture, and food traditions of Romania. She sent us all the information in advance, the schedule was thoughtfully prepared with attention to details. She made the most out of the plan and we were exposed to a rich experience of sightseeing and food tasting. The menu was well planned, it introduced us to several traditional dishes from the region, such as a special type of smoked cheese from that region. So delicious! Another memorable activity was the horse-drawn cart journey through the village, it was very enjoyable and informative to experience a traditional mode of transport, still popular in the rural area.
We strongly recommend this tour that combines engaging activities and delicious food.
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Posted On : 2022-12-21 12:04:50
Posted By : iohanroland
An unforgettable experience, I honestly did not expect something like this, the landscape, the food, the very passionate Guide, a real adventure that allows you to discover the hidden parts of Romania. I recommend with great confidence.
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Posted On : 2022-12-21 10:25:58
