8 days in Romania Itinerary
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Start: London
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Bucharest
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Brasov
— 4 nights
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Cluj-Napoca
— 2 nights
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End: London
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Bucharest — 1 night
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The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): see some colorful creatures with Green Adventure and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, then contemplate the long history of Stavropoleos Monastery, then shop like a local with Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", and finally head outdoors with Romania Motorcycle Tours.
To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Bucharest travel route website.
London, UK to Bucharest is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Bucharest is 2 hours. Traveling from London in October, Bucharest is slightly colder at night with lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can drive to Brasov.
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Brasov — 4 nights
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With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.Escape the urban bustle at Transfagarasan Highway and Muntele Tampa. Kids will enjoy Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Poiana Brasov. Get out of town with these interesting Brasov side-trips: Cascada Urlatoarele (in Busteni), Sinaia (Cabana Babele & Peles Castle) and Zarnesti (Prapastiile Zarnestiului & Transylvanian Wolf). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bunloc, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Church (Biserica Neagra), contemplate the long history of Turnul Alb, and contemplate the waterfront views at Le Lac Balea.
To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Brasov trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Bucharest to Brasov in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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Cluj-Napoca — 2 nights
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Treasure City
The multicultural Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the historic region of Transylvania.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): hike along TransyBike - Day Tours, identify plant and animal life at Moara de Vant, and then explore the striking landscape at Cetakuia Hill (Dealul Cetakuia). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Muzeon - Storytelling Jewish History Museum, indulge in some personalized pampering at Salina Turda, then identify plant and animal life at Cheile Turzii, and finally appreciate the history behind Rex Matia Corvin Statue.
For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cluj-Napoca driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Romania travel guide
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.
