• Cantacuzino Castle - First stop: Cantacuzino Castle

The filming location for the Netflix series ‘Wednesday’, Cantacuzino Castle is a legacy of a prominent Byzantine family. Constructed in a genuine architectural style, Cantacuzino Castle stands before the Bucegi Mountains, providing one of the most breathtaking views in Romania.

The elaborately adorned castle and its park offer an unforgettable experience, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region.

The castle reflects the taste and ambitions of its owner, Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, the wealthiest man in Romania in the early 20th century.

Duration: 3.5 hours (drive + visit)

• Peles Castle - The former royal summer residence is an immensely popular tourist attraction. This neo-Renaissance masterpiece was completed after 40 years of work. Numerous builders, artists, architects, and wood-carvers ensured that no corner was left without silk rugs, Murano glass, Cordoba leather-covered walls, carved walnut, or polished marble.

Each room is decorated in a unique style or theme. There is a mini-Theatre, Music Room (India), Turkish Salon, Great Salon (Italy), Council Room (Switzerland), Moor Hall, and much more. Over 400 European and Oriental weapons dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries are displayed in the Peles armory.

It was the first European castle to have electricity, provided by its own power plant. Hot and cold running water, central heating, telegraph, telephone, a small elevator for the royal family, and a central vacuum system were other amenities the castle offered from the very beginning. The stained glass roof of the foyer opens mechanically.

• Iulia Hasdeu Castle - Third Stop: Iulia Hasdeu Castle

The castle built for Julia Hasdeu resembles a small fairytale building. The history of B.P Hasdeu and his prematurely lost daughter Julia Hasdeu is filled with intriguing facts, mystery, and magic.

The castle’s design was drawn by the father while in a trance, guided by the spirit of his daughter.

Duration: 3.5 Hours (visit + drive back to Bucharest)

Additional information: Inside the Castle, photography is not allowed.

• Sinaia - Optional Stop: Lunch in Sinaia

The city of Sinaia, home to the royal domain and Peles Castle, is also a popular destination for active travelers interested in skiing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and wildlife watching.

• Private transportation
• Hotel pickup and dropoff in Bucharest
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guide
• Entry/Admission to Peles Castle
• Entry/Admission to Julia Hasdeu Castle
• Entry/Admission to Cantacuzino Park and Castle
• All fees and/or taxes

• Tea and coffee
• Lunch
• Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle
• Food and alcoholic drinks are not permitted in the vehicle
• Hot drinks in glasses are not allowed in the vehicle

Wallachia, a historical region in present-day Romania, was once a principality that competed with Transylvania, Moldova, and Bulgaria. It is famously associated with its legendary ruler, Prince Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. Today, Wallachia, with its iconic city of Bucharest, boasts castles and mountain resorts, rich legends, expansive vineyards, pristine forests, and diverse wildlife.

Our tour introduces you to its renowned castles, the highlights of southern Romania. Peles Castle is a magnificent palace of the kings. Cantacuzino Castle, constructed by Prince George Cantacuzino, the main rival of King Carol I of Hohenzollern, is known as The Nabob and holds significant architectural, historical, documentary, and artistic value. It also serves as the set for the show “Wednesday.” Additionally, the Julia Hasdeu Castle, with its distinctive architecture, was built by a grieving father to connect with the spirit of his prematurely lost daughter.

• Most travelers can participate

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.