7 days in Romania Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Romania trip planner
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Fly
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Timisoara
— 1 day
Fly
2
Bucharest
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Brasov
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Sibiu
— 1 night
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Timisoara — 1 day

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): don't miss a visit to Unirii Square and then pause for some serene contemplation at Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Timisoara trip itinerary website.

Madrid, Spain to Timisoara is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Madrid in January, expect Timisoara to be a bit cooler, temps between 5°C and -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Bucharest.
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Bucharest — 2 nights

On the 24th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Ceausescu Mansion, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Choral Temple, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedrala Patriarhala.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Bucharest online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Timisoara to Bucharest by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Timisoara in January: high temperatures in Bucharest hover around 1°C and lows are around -7°C. On the 25th (Wed), you'll travel to Brasov.
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Brasov — 3 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Discovery Transylvania and Manastirea Sinaia. Your inner history buff will appreciate Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer and Turnul Alb. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Muntele Tampa, and go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Brasov online road trip planner.

Getting from Bucharest to Brasov by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sibiu.
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Sibiu — 1 night

Red Town

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Centrul Istoric, then take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council), then wander the streets of Passage of Stairs, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sibiu online day trip planner.

Drive from Brasov to Sibiu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Sibiu are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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Romania travel guide

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Castles · Historic Walking Areas · Government Buildings
An image of ancient architecture contrasted against a backdrop of vivdly green landscape represents the country of Romania, which features a diversity of landscape that has been largely undeveloped. With numerous mountain, valley, and lakeside resorts, an abundance of activities await outdoor enthusiasts. The other side of Romanian tourism is its impressive collection of ancient ruins, prehistoric fortresses, and medieval castles. Many of these date back to prehistoric times, the Ottoman Empire, and Austro-Hungarian rule, the influences of which are still apparent in preserved details. Tourism in Romania is not as prevalent as other countries, which this makes the travel experience here feel more authentic and awe-inspiring. Check out this simple but captivating country and discover its natural and historic beauty.
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