17 days in Bucharest Itinerary

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

For shopping fun, head to Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti" or Rotenberg-Uzunov. Get some historical perspective at Old Town and Stavropoleos Monastery. Change things up with these side-trips from Bucharest: Curtea de Arges (Princely Church of St Nicholas & Mănăstirea Curtea de Argeș), Therme București (in Balotesti) and Mogosoaia Palace (in Mogosoaia). Spend the 2nd (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Dedicate the 14th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Neagra Bison Reservation, stroll around Herăstrău Park, relax and float downstream with Green Adventure, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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If you are flying in from Sri Lanka, the closest major aiport is Henri Coandă International Airport. September in Bucharest sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C at night.