SINAIA ROMANIA: The Prettiest Town In EUROPE?? [Peles Castle]

Today we're in Romania exploring potentially the prettiest town in Europe, Sinaia!
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Romania is full of gorgeous cities and towns, but when we hear that Sinaia was the prettiest town in Europe, we had to come investigate. From Peles Castle to Sinaia Monastery, & all the way up the mountain on the Sinaia Gondola, we explore as much as we can in one day to see for ourselves if Sinaia is truly the prettiest town in Europe. Come along!
In Order of Appearance:
- Brasov Train Station
- Sinaia Train Station
- Sinaia Casino
- Sinaia Monastery
- Peles Castle
- Pelisor Castle
- Sinaia Gondola
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00:00 INTRO!
00:21 TRAIN DETAILS
01:01 SINAIA TRAIN STATION
01:23 STOP 1: SINAIA CASINO
02:08 STOP 2: SINAIA MONASTERY
03:14 STOP 3: PELES CASTLE
04:41 IMPORTANT: CASTLE CROWDS!!
05:20 STOP 4: PELISOR CASTLE
05:53 STOP 5: LUNCH BY THE CASTLE
06:13 IMPORTANT: TRAIN DETAILS!!
06:33 STOP 6: SINAIA GONDOLA
08:59 STOP 7: 1400 METERS
10:50 STOP 8: 2100 METERS
11:23 FINAL THOUGHTS!

[@hubertovidiu]

Hey guys! Next time when you will come to Romania also go to Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni, near Sinaia and also a must ia Sighișoara with his medieval old town :) Great job, keep it up! Greatings from Brașov :)

[@ProbablyLost]

Hi Ovidiu!!! We've already talked about trying to find a time to come back & Busteni, Sighisoara, Rasnov, & Sibiu are at the very top of our list. I think that's what caught us most off guard about Romania. We thought a couple of weeks in that region would be enough time, but it really wasn't at all! There's just so many beautiful places to visit. I absolutely can't wait to return!! Thank you so much for your kind words & thank you so much for watching our vlog Ovidiu!!!!

[@AshleyandChristian]

We did this exact day! Haha we did the cheap gondola, the big red one across from the one you guys did that goes up the same way. The gondola station for that one is in the literal middle of nowhere and seems like it should not be there lol. You're in a crowded car that you stand up in. This is the vlog that I'm editing right now, so it's crazy youtube recommended this to me! We LOVE Romania

[@ProbablyLost]

Hi guys!!!! We're ABSOLUTELY going to watch your vlog on it. We had no idea the red one was there until we were in our gondola & the entire time Trey was saying "OMG that looks terrifying"🤣 I'm not sure we'd have ever gotten off the mountain had we taken it. You guys are definitely braver than we are!! Thank you so much for watching our vlog & we can't wait to see yours!!!

[@AshleyandChristian]

@@ProbablyLost Haha we did an amusement park ride in Barcelona that TERRIFIED Christian, so this was tame 😂 Also excited to see the rest of your Romania videos! It’s crazy how many people are uploading from there right now

[@adriancuibus8781]

You have definitely gained another subscriber on your channel. I watched the first video from Cluj-Napoca. Yes, I'm from this city. I want to congratulate you for what you are doing and to tell you, honestly, that through you I can once again marvel at what a beautiful country we have. Thank you Romania, thank you God and thank you. I wish you good health and many more beautiful videos.

[@ProbablyLost]

This is so kind Adrian, thank you!! We try our best to show the beauty & unique things that make a town/city/country what they are. We absolutely loved our time in Romania & talk about going back LITERALLY every day😂 We're so appreciative & thankful to have your support. It seriously means so much to us!!!

[@TheEddyrose1]

Man you are more courageous than me, I am also nervous when I take a cable car up the mountains. For a second there I thought you guys were in Austria or Switzerland, beautiful scenery, I have been gone from Austria only five days now and I already miss it so much! Can't wait to drive back. This video was in my opinion one of the best you made so far. Love it! Thanks for taking us along.

[@ProbablyLost]

I bet you're excited to get home but I know you have to be loving Brussels at the moment!! Still hoping you're having some waffles for us🤣 Seriously Eddy, this region of Romania completely caught us off guard. It's so similar to Austria & Switzerland, but for a fraction of the cost. It's just a marvelous place to visit. Thank you so much for the kind words on this. We try to improve just a little bit with every video & feel like we're kinda starting to find a groove. We can't wait to show you even more of all these places!!!!!

[@TheEddyrose1]

@@ProbablyLost I am about 50 miles south of Brussels and that city became a cesspool in my opinion, nice for tourists to visit but I would not want to live here in Belgium, driving in Brussels became practically impossible, crazy drivers everywhere and the prices??? Yes I can hardly wait to go back to beautiful Austria! I still have a few more places to visit then I go back home! Keep up the nice work.

[@3rrlia661]

of course you thought is austria because they built those cities Transylvania was built by german settlers and by Austrian hungarian empire They all have original german names . I dont argue to whom those lands belong these days I don't care ı only say that the makers are the germans that is a historical fact.

[@iuini]

Sinaia is not in Transylvania, it's in Prahova county, Valahia, Romania.

[@cn9114]

Beautiful Sinaia with a rich history

[@ProbablyLost]

It's seriously one of the most beautiful places we've ever been!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@ericwardlaw2355]

Great video!! Y'all are killing it! Your putting out Soo many more videos! Why's the train rides so much cheaper in Europe. The Amtrak is so expensive. Also that castle reminds me of Biltmore estate. Those lifts freak me out. I'm worried the cable will snap. Lol 😂 keep up the amazing videos!

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much Eric!! We're trying to get caught up so that our vlogs are in as real time as possible, ESPECIALLY with the holidays coming up! You aren't kidding though, Amtrak isn't even a realistic means of transportation for most people. It almost seems more like an alternative, luxury mode of travel which is so disappointing. Sinaia's a small town but man does it have a ton of beauty. We talk all the time about how we have to make it back at Christmas time. We'd love to go there and ski, but the lift may not be worth it🤣 Thank you so much for your kind words and for being so supportive of us!!!!

[@ipb7883]

Hi there, Hannah and Trey! A big thank you for the captivating lust of life you transmit, and for this wonderful Romania seen through your joyful eyes. I strongly recommend you the next resort, Bușteni, whose cable car, also called "Telecabina Bușteni - Babele", is far more dramatic and majestic than the Sinaia's. Trey, just go blindfolded there.

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!! We seriously loved Romania so much. We had no idea it'd be as incredible as it is. We plan on visiting again in the future & Bușteni is on our list of places to visit next time. I honestly still can't believe that we missed it when we were there last. But it gives us reason to come back for sure!!! Thank you so much for the recommendation & thank you for watching our video!!!!:)

[@dr.junaid-aleem]

Very beautiful views.. 👍✨️

[@ProbablyLost]

It's such an incredible place. We can't wait to get back at some point!!!!

[@kyleandmadie]

Love it guys! When we finally meet up we will have to make sure to include some sort of heights!

[@ProbablyLost]

I'm sure Trey will LOVEEEE to hear that🤣 We absolutely have to meet up at some point though. We can bond over Unadilla pizza & do a couple of collaboration vlogs!!! Hopefully we can catch you guys in Asia in 2023!!!

[@crashjunipero]

I absolutely love your video\vlog style! I did go to castle Peles but did not go inside. We did do the tour of Bran Castle, but Peles is far more substantial and beautiful. When I was there, they were still skiing in April. I do plan on going back very soon and have gondola ride on m list!

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!! We try our best to be informative while also being ourselves. It's the way that works best for us! We went to Bran Castle as well but you're definitely right, Peles Castle takes the cake as far as the interior goes. However, I still get a bit of a chuckle when I think about the top floor little haunted house area of Bran Castle. It was a nice little twist/homage to the Dracula side of their 'history'🤣 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our videos!!! We seriously can't thank you enough for your kind words as well❤️

[@clarakam3858]

Your face on that gondola is so funny🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you for your visit in our country ,come again! 🥰🥰

[@ProbablyLost]

We LOVED Sinaia!!! The Gondola though....maybe not so much for Trey🤣 But it's seriously the most beautiful small town we've visited in Europe. One of our dreams for the future is to stay in Sinaia around Christmas time. We can't imagine how magical it must be that time of year. Thank you so much for watching our vlog & being so kind!!! We absolutely LOVED Romania & can't wait to come back!!😊❤️

[@videocloset5278]

You are so brave. You are getting. The missus getting quite handy with camera. Amazing drone video..Lots scenery 😊👍

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much!!! The best part about Sinaia is it's almost impossible to get a bad drone shot of the town. It's such a stunning place. I'm still trying to figure out what we can do to help Hannah get out of her comfort zone too so stay tuned!!🤣

[@johndrg1132]

Love your videos! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much John!!!! We're trying to get just a little bit better with each video. It's such a fun process to film & edit these. We're incredibly appreciative of your kind words!!!!

[@roberta9833]

Thank you for making me see my hometown again 😊

[@ProbablyLost]

We're so happy you got to see it again through our video Roberta!!! It's such a beautiful place, & we can't wait to visit again!! Thank you so much for watching❤️

[@shazzy3141]

I did a day tour but next time I’m going to go for longer

[@travellingboardingtime]

Thanks for nice clip. I think I should try this ride when i visit Sinaia next time

[@ProbablyLost]

You absolutely should!!!!

[@danvision5086]

*WONDERFUL !!*

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you Dan!!! Romania's a STUNNER!!!!!

[@criss6945]

Haha, this was fun! Beautiful view!

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much for watching Criss!! We absolutely LOVED it!!!

[@stanciuflorin5328]

In fact, from time to time bears haunt at night through Sinaia and B! uteni

[@ProbablyLost]

That's so crazy!!! We made some friends on our train ride from Bucharest to Brasov & they mentioned that the bears can be menaces to the locals, especially at nights. I'm assuming all the trash cans probably have some type of lock on the lids🤣 thank you so much for watching Stanciu!!!!

[@yorkietot5810]

You done so well! I don't think I could get in that gondola!

[@ProbablyLost]

It's SO HIGH, but definitely worth it!!! To be honest, the whole way down Trey just kept his eyes closed & he was just fine. So maybe if you really want to see from the top then you can just ride with your eyes closed, although most of the reason why you ride it is for the beautiful views during the ride🤣 It's worth the visit though. We LOVED the area at the top, & Sinaia's an unbelievably beautiful place!!

[@yorkietot5810]

@@ProbablyLost I've never been to Romania but I'll definitely consider the gondolas if I ever go! It looks like a lovely country 😊

[@emperortrajanoftheimperium4997]

Hey guys!! I’m from Sinaia myself!! Thank u for visiting my town

[@ProbablyLost]

You live in one of the most beautiful places we've ever been!!! Seriously, we loved Sinaia so much & can't wait to come back. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video!!:)

[@emperortrajanoftheimperium4997]

@@ProbablyLostThanks for the kind words!!! Although, just a warning, the prices you guys paid are way higher than Sinaians pay, maybe try and get a Sinaian (perhaps befriend one 😁) to buy u guys the Gondola tickets, cuz Sinaians pay less (in fact I believe its free). Also, next time u go…at the bottom of the Gondola there is a small cafe called 5 to go, the people athere are from my family (they are the only cafe there).

[@paulasanford1228]

I only get 2 weeks in Europe, youre not making my decision easier by finding beautiful small towns too.

[@ProbablyLost]

Oh no!!🤣 Sinaia's easily a day trip from Brasov so I promise it's definitely worth the ride down! Although I will say, we HIGHLY recommend trying to stay for a night. It looked so quaint & cozy in the evening. If you do then let us know how it is!!😊 Thank you so much for watching Paula!!!

[@Slateyard77]

Looks amazing, thanks for the vid i'm staying in bucharest for a 4 day trip coming up next month, do you guys think i could possibly do Sinaia and Brasov both in one day or would it be too much?

[@ProbablyLost]

Hi Rob!! Thanks for watching our video!! With regard to Sinaia/Brasov, I think you could but it'd be a very busy day. Granted, it really depends on how much you want to see. If you don't feel the need to see or do EVERYTHING in both of the towns then you won't have a problem at all. What you could do is take the train from Bucharest to Sinaia early in the morning. Its around 2 hours-ish & you could get to Sinaia early when places like Peles Castle open. Visit the castle early (DEFINITELY before the crowds arrive), walk around the town, & maybe do the gondola to the top of the mountain. After you've been there a few hours, hop on the train from Sinaia to Brasov which is around an hour journey. Get to Brasov, take an Uber from the station to the Old Town, & see a lot of the Old Town. You might even have time to climb to the Brasov sign, but there's also a gondola that'll take you up too (the line just gets very long). You could hang out there for a few hours & then catch the train back down to Bucharest in the evening. It's a busy day but 100% doable. In my personal opinion, it's worth it. Brasov/Sinaia were two of our favorite places we visited all year. You won't regret it. Thank you so much again for taking the time to watch our video & hopefully this helps a bit!!

[@Slateyard77]

@@ProbablyLost thank you for getting back to me, that’s really insightful and mostly what I had planned !! Early start to Sinaia and Peles Castle and then onto Brasov for early afternoon, thanks again that’s been really helpful and I’m looking forward to it next month :) will definitely be watching more vids to get some ideas where to go to next 🤣 🌎

[@GamesExposed]

Yes

[@ProbablyLost]

We ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!!!

[@RajeshrajGiri-fp7yg]

❤❤Hello sir and madam i from nepal i work in senai romania i realy like your videos good information keep it up

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much for watching & thank you so much for the kind words!!! Sinaia's so beautiful!!!❤️

[@MrMihai40]

But about Therme pools complex and Spa in Bucharest ? Or in summer resort beaches of Black Sea.. and Danube Delta. ..

[@alexandrumarin9328]

If you want to see bears go to Vidraru Dam on the Transfagarasan road. You will see them on the side of the road (only in that part of the road) waiting for handouts...

[@ProbablyLost]

AHHHHH that's one thing that we didn't get to do that EVERYONE has told us about. Our next time in Romania we are planning on hiring a car to do exactly that. We've seen vlogs on this road as well as vlogs about the Danube Delta & can't wait to be back so we can do those things. Thank you so much for your recommendation & for watching our vlog Alexandru!!!!

[@L2Xenta]

No need to worry mate, the mountain Gondolas in Romania have airbags, just in case. =))

[@ProbablyLost]

I think my fear is more based around the falling part than the actual heights. Either way, that gondola was far higher than I'd like to be🤣 Thank you so much for watching Adrian!!!!

[@mariarevnic6415]

Like for conquering your fear of heights from a fellow acrophobe!

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much for watching!!!!:)

[@gabrielcernat1523]

Cu drag va Salut. Veniti in Tara VRANCEI.e TARAMUL de Vis. ROMANIA 🇷🇴 are piele de gaina ca sunteti aici. Ma inclin si veti fi aici bine primiti. Noi avem un Rege si Regina care dau dragoste In Veci.

[@kirsteneasdale5707]

The flowers you thought were fake are Dahlias.

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you for letting us know!!! That just goes to show how gorgeous they were. We absolutely fell in love with Sinaia!!!

[@fiorini_mochachino]

How on earth did you pay 190 lei for gondola? The prices listed at min 7.50 are far, far less than that.

[@realjx313]

Might not even be the prettiest in a 12 km radius since Busteni is next to it.

[@ProbablyLost]

That's probably our biggest regret of our entire time in Romania. We didn't find out about Busteni until we were on the train back and when we got to the train station in Busteni Hannah said "wait how did we not know about this place?" But hey, it gives us even more reason to come back. The entire region was a complete surprise to us. Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@AHammock]

I was born in Cluj ..now in Florida since 2005 What state are you living in US ?

[@ProbablyLost]

We loved our short visit to Cluj!!! Romania's 100% the most surprisingly underrated country we've ever visited. We personally are from Nashville, Tennessee but we travel full-time now! Thank you so much for watching our video!!!:)

[@AHammock]

@@ProbablyLost Cool .. my kids were born in Savannah Tennessee

[@MaximDL1410]

☝️👏❤️🙌

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you so much for watching!!!😊

[@bbhunter_]

That aint a castle thats Nevermore Academy

[@ProbablyLost]

🤣🤣

[@catalinvlaescu3889]

Where are You from?

[@ProbablyLost]

Hi Catalin! We're from Nashville, Tennessee in the US!

[@PopescuSorin]

is your brother afraid of heights?

[@OloffMusic]

Good place to walk dogs, do you think?

[@ProbablyLost]

Definitely!!! I'm not totally sure that dogs are allowed on the castle grounds, but Sinaia's a beautiful place with plenty of outdoor space, so I'm sure dogs would love it! Thank you so much for watching our video!!!

[@iuliandragomir1]

As a Romanian I like your channel but lets take a look on the mountains. There is free. No taxes, (by the way a Romanian guy dont have power to pay Peles or Pelisor for wwole family)

[@potatoO0o]

Peles castle is gorgeous but the town is nothing to write home about.

[@pauldumitrescu1955]

Worst trains wors railway stations... They decided to bring 38 Alstom Coradia and 62 polish Pesa but most railway stations still ugly! Toilet trains are disgusting better in Ruse!!! 🇧🇬

[@iulian19691969]

Lovely person and a lovely video, therefore, you are my friend. God bless you!

[@ProbablyLost]

Thank you Julian!!!!