Day I To Peles and Brasov 17
Your two day excursion starts with a scenic drive north from Bucharest, through the ski resorts of the Carpathian Mountains. Stop and visit Peles Castle, one of the most astonishing royal residences of Europe. Then, undeterred by Transylvania’s sinister reputation, cross into this mythical land named by the Romans and hectically fought over by Romanians, Hungarians, Ottoman Turks and Austrians. In the nearby walled city of Brasov, you will walk through the streets of the Medieval old town and be dwarfed by its majestic 14th century Gothic cathedral. In the early evening, check into an old baron’s estate turned into a cozy luxury hotel. Take a swim or just have some rest, waiting for your short carriage ride over the fields to a sheepfold, where you will join the shepherds for a memorable dinner of their self-made cheese, moonshine and steaming stew around the open fire.
