Meet your guide at your centrally located Brașov hotel and hop inside your air-conditioned car or minivan. Then, journey to the town of Sinaia, home to Peleș Castle. As you travel, discover how the castle was built for King Carol I of Romania in 1875 as a summer residence, and how it’s widely considered among the most beautiful in Europe.
After roughly an hour, arrive at Peleș and having admired the fairy tale exterior, go inside with a castle guide. Explore some of the rooms and hear how they were fashioned to reflect decorative styles from places such as France, Venice and Arabia. View the medieval armor in the Armory Hall, visit the king’s chamber with its Rembrandt paintings, and drink in the ornate mirrors, statues, murals and secret doors in some rooms — it’s like exploring a fantasy land.
Next, continue to the Rhein Azuga wine cellar, the official sparkling wine supplier to Romania’s royal court before Communism took hold. Take a tour to learn the secrets of the 19th-century production processes used here, and sample three of the delicious sparkling wines.
After lunch (own expense) at the cozy cellar restaurant, head to the Seven Ladders Canyon (Canionul Sapte Scari) in the Piatra Mare range, part of the Southern Carpathian Mountains. This stunning gorge is famed for its steep ladders that take you up the rock walls past a series of rushing waterfalls.
On arrival, set off along meadow and forest paths, reaching the canyon after a 45-minute hike. Then, opt to rest here or enter the rock chasm with your experienced guide.
Head inside, and spend the next 15 minutes or so crossing the bridges and climbing each of the near-vertical metal ladders that make up the gorge. As you go, enjoy thrilling close-up views of the tumbling waters and the towering rock walls around you.
After your trek, rejoin your group and choose between a 1.5-hour return route or a harder 2- to 3-hour trail, walking back through forests and glades to your vehicle.
After your hike, your tour ends back at your Brașov hotel.
Points of Interest
- The Council’s House
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov city
- Three sparkling wine tastings
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Embark on a day trip from Brașov that takes you through the stunning Southern Carpathian Mountains of Romania. Delve into the heart of these mountains to explore Peleș Castle, a once beloved summer home of the country’s royal family. Enjoy tasting three varieties of sparkling wine and savor lunch at the renowned Rhein Azuga wine cellar. Trek through scenic forests to reach the breathtaking Seven Ladders Canyon (Canionul Sapte Scari). Experience an exhilarating 15-minute journey through the canyon, climbing its precipitous ladders amidst cascading waterfalls, or rest at the base before returning on a hike that takes you through forests, open meadows and shady groves. The group size is kept small, with a maximum of eight people, to guarantee a more personalized experience.
- Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof footwear and rain jacket recommended
- Small group tour
- Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
- At Azuga Cellar they accept a group of minimum 4 people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
