8 days in Bucharest & Central Romania Itinerary

Bucharest is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, stroll around Herăstrău Park, and admire the masterpieces at Muzeul Karanului Roman.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bucharest trip planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Bucharest is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Tel Aviv in April; daily highs in Bucharest reach 22°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Bran.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the galleries of Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), see the interesting displays at Museum Medieval Bran, then take in the pleasant sights at Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View, and finally sample the fine beverages at Palincaria Transilvania.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Bran journey planner.

You can drive from Bucharest to Bran in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Brasov.

On the 9th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Manastirea Sinaia, then explore the historical opulence of Peles Castle, and then make a trip to Manastirea Caraiman. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Biserica Buna Vestire, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Muntele Tampa, then get to know the fascinating history of Brasov Historical Center, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Church (Biserica Neagra), and finally don't miss a visit to Piaka Sfatului.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Brasov driving holiday planner.

Getting from Bran to Brasov by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.