Sibiu International Airport 2 hr 52
Caraiman Peak (2 hr 30) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Omu (2 hr 30) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Piatra Craiului National Park (1 hr 5) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 17) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Cantacuzino Castle (1 hr 15) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Peleș Castle (1 hr 24) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Ialomita Cave (2 hr 28) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 21) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Bolboci Lake (2 hr 5) Remote artificial lake ringed by forested cliffs, with hiking trails in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (1 hr 18) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Bucegi Natural Park (2 hr 19) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Bran Castle (24 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Sphinx (2 hr 30) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Sinaia Monastery (1 hr 22) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Rucăr-Bran Pass (41 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. |