Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 58
Peleș Castle (26 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Cetatea Râșnov (30 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 32) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 19) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Tâmpa (38 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. Bran Castle (32 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Cantacuzino Castle (17 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 24) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Omu (1 hr 32) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (21 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Seven Ladders Canyon (24 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Postăvarul Massif (41 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Sphinx (1 hr 32) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Howling Waterfall (21 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Sinaia Monastery (24 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. |