9 days in Romania Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Romania planner
Start: Riyadh
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Bucharest
— 3 nights
Drive
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Brasov
— 3 nights
Drive
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Cluj-Napoca
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Riyadh
Thu, May 25 - Fri, Jun 2
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Bucharest — 3 nights
The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.Museum-lovers will get to explore Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti" and Ceausescu Mansion. Head to Muzeul Micul Paris and Rotenberg-Uzunovfor plenty of shopping. There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, walk around Cismigiu Parc, relax and float downstream with Green Adventure, and contemplate the long history of Stavropoleos Monastery.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Bucharest trip tool.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Bucharest is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Bucharest due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Riyadh in May; daily highs in Bucharest reach 27°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Brasov.
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Brasov — 3 nights
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With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.Get a sense of the local culture at Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Rasnov Citadel. Get some historical perspective at Peles Castle and Brasov Historical Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Brasov: Sinaia (Manastirea Sinaia & Stancile Franz Joseph) and Transylvanian Wolf (in Zarnesti). And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Muntele Tampa, relax and rejuvenate at Sport Wellness Spa, take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Church (Biserica Neagra), and stop by Barrique M.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Brasov trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bucharest to Brasov takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow 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.On the 1st (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Cheile Turzii, then relax and rejuvenate at Salina Turda, and then take an in-depth tour of Ratiu Center for Democracy.
To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cluj-Napoca trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.
