33 days in Central Romania Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bicaz Gorge and Pestera de Gheata si Grota ursilor. Take a break from the city and head to Medveles Erdelyben and Red Lake.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Lacu Rosu trip builder site.

Brussels, Belgium to Lacu Rosu is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sighisoara.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at St. Margaret Church and Art & Crafts. Explore hidden gems such as Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve and Le Lac Balea. Venture out of the city with trips to Targu Mures (Palatul Culturii & Biblioteca Teleki-Bolyai) and Bear Lake (in Sovata). There's still lots to do: sample the fine beverages at Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar, make a trip to Casa Vlad Dracul, take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Croitorilor, and pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Church.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sighisoara trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Lacu Rosu to Sighisoara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Sighisoara can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Brasov.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Discovery Transylvania and Saint Anna Lake. Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer and Prima Scoala Romaneasca will appeal to history buffs. Spend the 18th (Mon) airborne with a parasailing or paragliding tour. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Biserica Sfântul Nicolae, examine the collection at Casa Muresenilor, explore the stunning scenery at Canionul Șapte Scări, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Brasov route builder app.

Traveling by car from Sighisoara to Brasov takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Fagaras.

Făgăraș is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County. Get some cultural insight at Fagaras Fortress and Cetatea Rupea. Visiting Racos Volcano and Capra Wasserfall will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Brancoveanu Monastery in Sambata de Sus (about 32 minutes away). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Fagaras trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Brasov to Fagaras takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. April in Fagaras sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can drive to Sibiu.

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

Popular historic sites such as St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Biserica Sfântul Mihail are in your itinerary. Visiting Fagaras Mountains and Ocna Sibiului Salt Mine will get you outdoors. Explore Sibiu's surroundings by going to Alba Iulia (Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului, Roman Castrum Ruins, &more). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Biserica Evanghelică Fortificată, visit Passage of Stairs, take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedrala Ortodoxa Sfanta Treime, and wander the streets of The Lower Town of Sibiu (Orasul de Jos).

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Sibiu tour itinerary builder app.

Getting from Fagaras to Sibiu by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Sibiu can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly back home.