Romania-7-day-itinerary

Romania 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest

  • Arrival: Arrive at Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
  • Transportation: Take a taxi or Uber to your hotel ( approx. $10-$15 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the city center, such as Hotel Unirea or similar
  • Activity: Visit the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world
    • Ticket price: 100 lei ($22 USD) per person
    • Guided tour available ( approx. $30-$40 USD)
  • Dinner: Try traditional Romanian cuisine at a local restaurant, such as Caru’ cu Bere or similar

Day 2: Bucharest to Sighisoara

  • Transportation:
    • Take the train from Gara de Nord station to Sighisoara ( approx. $20-$30 USD)
    • Journey time: 4-5 hours
    • Alternatively, take a bus or taxi ( approx. $50-$70 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the city center, such as Hotel Casa Wagner or similar
  • Activity:
    • Explore the historic city of Sighisoara
    • Visit the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill
    • Wander through the narrow streets and alleys of the old town
  • Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Romanian meal at a local restaurant, such as La Ceaun or similar

Day 3: Sighisoara to Bran

  • Transportation:
    • Take the train from Sighisoara station to Brasov ( approx. $20-$30 USD)
    • Journey time: 2-3 hours
    • From Brasov, take a taxi or bus to Bran ( approx. $10-$15 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel near Bran Castle, such as Hotel Castelul Bran or similar
  • Activity:
    • Visit Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle
    • Explore the surrounding forest and enjoy a picnic lunch
    • Learn about the history of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Count Dracula

Day 4: Bran to Brasov

  • Transportation: Walk or take a taxi from Bran Castle to the city center ( approx. $5-$10 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the city center, such as Hotel Casa Wagner or similar
  • Activity:
    • Visit the Black Church in Brasov
    • Explore the narrow streets and alleys of the old town
    • Enjoy a traditional Romanian meal at a local restaurant

Day 5: Brasov to Sinaia

  • Transportation: Take a train from Brasov station to Sinaia ( approx. $10-$20 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the city center, such as Hotel Casa Regala or similar
  • Activity:
    • Visit Peles Castle and its beautiful gardens
    • Explore the surrounding forest and enjoy a picnic lunch
    • Learn about the history of the Romanian royal family

Day 6: Sinaia to Bucharest

  • Transportation: Take a train from Sinaia station back to Bucharest ( approx. $20-$30 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at your hotel in the city center
  • Activity:
    • Visit the Museum of National History and Archaeology
    • Explore the Palace of Culture, a beautiful example of socialist architecture

Day 7: Departure from Bucharest

  • Transportation: Take a taxi or Uber to Henri Coanda International Airport ( approx. $10-$15 USD)
  • Departure: Depart from Romania