Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 55
Howling Waterfall (17 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (17 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Omu (1 hr 29) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Cantacuzino Castle (13 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Bucegi Natural Park (1 hr 17) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Sinaia Monastery (20 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Bran Castle (42 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 15) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 14) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Sphinx (1 hr 29) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Cetatea Râșnov (40 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Coștila Peak (12 min) Noted for its historic radio relay tower, this limited-access peak also houses a religious monument. Postăvarul Massif (51 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 29) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Peleș Castle (23 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. |