30 days in Transylvania Itinerary

Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania.The third most populous city in the country, with 319,279 inhabitants as of the 2011 census, Timișoara is the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat. Timisoara is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Piata Victoriei, take in nature's colorful creations at Iulius Gardens, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral, and appreciate the history behind Timisoara Historical Center.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Timisoara trip maker website.

Toronto, Canada to Timisoara is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Timisoara is 7 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Toronto in February; daily highs in Timisoara reach 10°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Hunedoara.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Castelul Corvinilor, then get engrossed in the history at Expozitie Inedita: Ev Mediu. Tortura Si Executie, and then step into the grandiose world of Fortress of Deva. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have fun and explore at Muzeul Trenuletelor Valentin Banciu, don't miss a visit to House of Volcanoes, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Densus Church, and finally delve into the distant past at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hunedoara trip builder tool.

You can drive from Timisoara to Hunedoara in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. In February, daily temperatures in Hunedoara can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Sibiu.

Reminiscent of the height of the bourgeoisie and retaining much of its medieval architecture, Sibiu is Romania's cultural gem.

Change things up with these side-trips from Sibiu: Alba Iulia (Cetatea Alba Iulia & Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Big Square (Piata Mare), examine the collection at Muzeul Astra, steep yourself in history at Passage of Stairs, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Sibiu holiday app.

Getting from Hunedoara to Sibiu by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Hunedoara in February, expect slightly colder with lows of -4°C in Sibiu. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sighisoara.

As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.

Step out of Sighisoara to go to Biertan and see The Fortified Church of Biertan, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Sighisoara Clock Tower, take in the exciting artwork at Art & Crafts, get to know the fascinating history of Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, and go for a walk through Citadel Square Piata Cetatii.

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You can drive from Sibiu to Sighisoara in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in March, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to Brasov.

With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.

Change things up with these side-trips from Brasov: Bran (The Time Tunnel & Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)). On the 10th (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: fly down the slopes at Poiana Brasov, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, don't miss a visit to Piaka Sfatului, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Church (Biserica Neagra).

For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Brasov holiday planning website.

Drive from Sighisoara to Brasov in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lacu Rosu.

On the 11th (Sat), explore the activities along Red Lake and then Head underground at Bicaz Gorge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): explore the fascinating underground world of Pestera de Gheata si Grota ursilor and then surround yourself with nature on Medveles Erdelyben.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Lacu Rosu holiday builder app.

Drive from Brasov to Lacu Rosu in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sapanta.

Săpânța is a commune in Maramureș County in northern Romania, 15 kilometers northwest of Sighet and just south of the Tisza River. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of The Elie Wiesel Memorial House - The Museum of the Jewish Culture in Maramures, then take an in-depth tour of Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sapanta-Peri Monastery, and finally stroll the grounds of Merry Cemetery. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barsana Monastery, and finally make a trip to Cimitirul Saracilor.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Sapanta holiday planning tool.

You can drive from Lacu Rosu to Sapanta in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Sapanta are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Cluj-Napoca.

The multicultural Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the historic region of Transylvania.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cluj-Napoca: Turda (Muzeul de Istorie Turda & Salina Turda). There's still lots to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at Muzeul de Arta, and pause for some serene contemplation at Catedrala Sfantul Mihail.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Cluj-Napoca visit planner.

You can drive from Sapanta to Cluj-Napoca in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March in Cluj-Napoca, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can fly back home.