Henri Coandă International Airport 1 hr 56
Seven Ladders Canyon (25 min) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Bran Castle (35 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (18 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 17) A 7,822-foot mountain with an illuminated crucifix monument dedicated to WWI heroes. Howling Waterfall (18 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Sinaia Monastery (22 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Peleș Castle (24 min) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Cantacuzino Castle (15 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Piatra Mare Mountains (1 hr 21) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Caraiman Peak (1 hr 30) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Omu (1 hr 30) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Postăvarul Massif (44 min) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Tâmpa (38 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. Cetatea Râșnov (33 min) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Sphinx (1 hr 30) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. |