Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hr 5
Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (27 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Dino Parc Râșnov (36 min) Park featuring large statues of dinosaurs, plus a 9D theater, playground, museum & other activities. Bran Castle (40 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Cetatea Râșnov (38 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 25) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Peleș Castle (32 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Sphinx (1 hr 38) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 38) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Postăvarul Massif (49 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 30) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Sinaia Monastery (30 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Cantacuzino Castle (23 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Omu (1 hr 38) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Seven Ladders Canyon (28 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Tâmpa (41 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. |