5 days in Bucharest Itinerary

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

Escape the urban bustle at Mohos Peat-Bog and Comana Nature Park. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Biserica Stavropoleos and Old Town. Change things up with a short trip to Mogosoaia Palace in Mogosoaia (about 34 minutes away). The adventure continues: buy something for everyone on your list at AFI Palace Cotroceni, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), and make a short side trip with Romania Tour Store.

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If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major airport is Henri Coandă International Airport. December in Bucharest sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can travel back home.