Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hr 1
Sphinx (1 hr 35) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (24 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Postăvarul Massif (46 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Omu (1 hr 35) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 27) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 35) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Sinaia Monastery (27 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Peleș Castle (29 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Seven Ladders Canyon (22 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Bran Castle (37 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Valea Cetatii Cave (32 min) This deep cave provides visitors with access into an underground world carved by water. Dino Parc Râșnov (33 min) Park featuring large statues of dinosaurs, plus a 9D theater, playground, museum & other activities. Tâmpa (35 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. Cantacuzino Castle (20 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Cetatea Râșnov (35 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. |