This is a suggested one week travel itinerary for Romania that covers Bucharest, Brașov, Sighișoara & the castles.
Why Travel To Romania
- Stunning architecture
- Spectacular nature
- Culture
- Budget friendly
- Interesting history
Best Time To Visit Romania
Just considering the temperatures, the best time to visit Romania would be mid-May through mid-September. June to August the prices of accommodations and flights will be high since it is considered the high season. You could consider travelling in late spring or early fall when the prices are better and the temperatures are comfortable.
Romania Top Experiences
- Bucharest history & architecture
- Dimitrie Gusti - National Village Museum in Bucharest
- Medieval town of Brașov
- Stunning Peles Castle
- Bear Watching in Carpathian Region
- UNESCO-protected historic town of Sighișoara
Romania Travel Route
Romania Travel Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Bucharest
- Day 2: Explore Bucharest
- Day 3: Explore Bucharest
- Day 4: Bucharest to Brașov
- Day 5: Explore Brașov
- Day 6: Day trip to Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Citadel from Brasov
- Day 7: Day trip to Viscri Village & Sighișoara from Brasov
- Day 8: Depart from Brașov
If you've extra days then you can include Sibiu, Cluj Nacova and the Monasteries of Bucovina
Day 1 - Arrive In Bucharest
After a long flight to Bucharest, it would be best to relax in your hotel. Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania.
Travel Tip: Avoid drinking tap water in Bucharest since it can upset your stomach. Drink only bottled water
Best location to book your stay in Bucharest is the City Center area.
Day 2 - Explore Bucharest
After a good night sleep and a good breakfast at your hotel, start your day with a guided walking tour of Bucharest where you'll understand the history and architecture of the city. After the walking tour enjoy authentic Romanian food for lunch at the historic Manuc's Inn.
After lunch visit the cute little Stavropoleos Monastery Church built in 1724. Later you can have a nice stroll in Herastrau Park. End your day with dinner at one of the restaurants in city center.
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| Piata Unirii (Bucharest) |
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| Bucharest |
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| Stavropoleos Monastery Church (Bucharest) |
Day 3 - Explore Bucharest
Start your day with a visit to "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum. It is an outdoor museum showcasing more than 60 original houses, farmsteads, windmills, churches, etc. from all of Romania’s regions. In the afternoon visit the gigantic Palace of Parliament.
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| "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum (Bucharest) |
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| "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum (Bucharest) |
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| Palace Of The Parliament (Bucharest) |
Day 4 - Bucharest to Brașov in Morning, Explore Brașov
Travel to Brașov from Bucharest in morning and check into your hotel. Brașov is a charming city and is a prefect base to explore the beautiful Transylvania region. In the afternoon join a guided walking tour of historic Brașov town. End your day with a dinner at one of the nice Romanian restaurants near the Council Square.
Best location to book your stay in Brașov is close to the Council Square.
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| Council Square (Brașov) |
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| Brașov |
Day 5 - Explore Brașov
In the morning visit the The Black Church (Biserica Neagra) which is a 15th-century Gothic church. The church got its name after the great fire in 1689 that blackened its outer walls. Then visit Strada Sforii which is believed to be one the narrowest streets in Europe.
In the afternoon hike or take cable car to Mount Tampa for panoramic view of the city. Or you could just walk the streets around the town and enjoy the architecture. Then just relax over a drink at the square and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Again end your day with dinner at one of the lovely restaurants at the square.
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| Black Church (Brașov) |
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| Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church (Brașov) |
Day 6 - Day trip to Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Citadel from Brașov
Join a day tour from Brașov to see the castles. After leaving from Brașov in morning you'll visit Peles Castle first. Peles Castle is a 19th-century neo-renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains with ornate architecture and furnishings. It is considered by many as one of the most stunning castles in Europe.
After lunch you'll visit the Bran Castle and discover why it is also known as Dracula's castle. In the end you'll visit Rasnov Fortress which is a 13th-century fortress-village located on a hilltop.
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| Peles Castle |
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| Bran Castle (Dracula Castle) |
Day 7 - Day trip to Viscri Village & Sighișoara from Brașov
Join a day tour to visit the Viscri village and Sighișoara from Brasov. After leaving from Brasov in morning, you'll stop at historical Viscri village which is a charming Romanian village. Here you'll visit the Viscri Fortified Church which is one of Transylvania’s UNESCO-listed fortified churches.
Then you'll continue your trip to visit the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Sighișoara. It is a citadel-city with buildings, walls and defense towers build during the middle ages. Sighișoara is also the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind Dracula. In the late afternoon you could also join another organized group trip to watch brown bears in the Carpathian mountain region.
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| Viscri Village |
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| Viscri Fortified Church |
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| Sighișoara |
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| Sighișoara |
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| Bear Watching (Carpathian Region) |
Day 8 - Depart from Brașov
On this last day of your trip you can do last minute shopping if you've some time. Then depart from Brasov to your destination.
What to Shop In Romania
Romania is known for wine, fruit jam, Romanian traditional blouse, painted eggs, ceramic objects, and Dracula souvenirs.
Foods To Try In Romania
- Sarmale (Cabbage rolls)
- Polenta
- Ciorbă de burtă (Beef tripe soup)
- Salata de vinete (grilled Eggplant salad)
- Mici (grilled meat rolls)
- Zacusca (vegetable spread)
- Papanasi (fried cheese doughnut)
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| Romanian Potato Soup (Ciorba de cartofi) (Above Image By User Paulnasca on en.wikipedia - Own work, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=986545) |
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