Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 45
Cantacuzino Castle (9 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 6) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Jepii Mari River (1 hr) Bucegi Natural Park (1 hr 8) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Coștila Peak (9 min) Noted for its historic radio relay tower, this limited-access peak also houses a religious monument. Kalinderu Ski Slope (9 min) Bustling family ski mountain featuring beginner-friendly slopes, tobogganing & a kids' carousel. Ialomita Cave (1 hr 17) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Bran Castle (49 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 19) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Sphinx (1 hr 19) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Howling Waterfall (11 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Sinaia Monastery (10 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Peleș Castle (13 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (11 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Omu (1 hr 19) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. |