Sibiu International Airport 2 hr 45
Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 14) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Piatra Craiului National Park (58 min) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. Rucăr-Bran Pass (34 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. Sphinx (2 hr 23) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (1 hr 11) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Cantacuzino Castle (1 hr 7) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Berghütte Curmătura (1 hr 1) Woodsy mountainside refuge featuring rustic rooms & dorms, plus dining & outdoor seating. Cetatea Râșnov (37 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 23) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Peleș Castle (1 hr 17) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Omu (2 hr 23) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Bran Castle (16 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 10) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Bucegi Natural Park (2 hr 12) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Ialomita Cave (2 hr 21) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. |