Sibiu International Airport 2 hr 50
Piatra Craiului National Park (1 hr 3) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. Cetatea Râșnov (42 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Bucegi Natural Park (2 hr 17) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 15) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Omu (2 hr 28) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Sphinx (2 hr 28) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 19) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Ialomita Cave (2 hr 26) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Bolboci Lake (2 hr 3) Remote artificial lake ringed by forested cliffs, with hiking trails in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Cantacuzino Castle (1 hr 12) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Rucăr-Bran Pass (38 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. Bran Castle (21 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 28) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Peleș Castle (1 hr 22) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (1 hr 16) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. |