Bucharest to Peles Castle: Private day trip

In the 1860s, King Carol I visited the small village of Sinaia in the Becugi foothills, and was so smitten with its scenery that he commissioned the construction a palace. Built in the Neo-Renaissance style, the 160 rooms each have their own style, depending if they were intended for the king or queen. Carol, an accomplished soldier, had amassed a 4,000-piece collection of weaponry. His wife on the other-hand, had Gustav Klimt decorate her movie-theatre - the first in the country. Next door, King Carol’s successor, King Ferdinand built a smaller version, but equally grand. Today, visitors can select from a range of tour options to marvel at the furniture, art, and decor that shifts from room-to-room in one of Europe’s most beautiful homes. Please note: the castle is closed on Mondays. You can check the castle’s schedule at http://peles.ro/program-si-taxe/