11 days in Romania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Romania travel route maker
Start: Tel Aviv
Fly
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Bucharest
— 2 nights
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Slanic
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Sinaia
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Brasov
— 1 night
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Bran
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Poiana Brasov
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Brasov
— 2 nights
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Fagaras
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Sibiu
— 2 nights
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Sighisoara
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Rasnov
— 1 night
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Snagov
— 1 night
Drive to Henri Coandă International Airport, Fly to Tel Aviv
End: Tel Aviv
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Bucharest — 2 nights
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The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.On the 3rd (Tue), ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, catch a live performance at Ateneul Roman, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, then buy something for everyone on your list at AFI Cotroceni, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at Bamboo Club Bucharest. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf), steep yourself in history at Piaka Revolukiei, take an in-depth tour of Muzeul Karanului Roman, walk around Herăstrău Park, then buy something for everyone on your list at Baneasa Shopping City, and finally test the waters at Therme București.
For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Bucharest travel route planning website.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Bucharest is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. Traveling from Tel Aviv in May, plan for little chillier nights in Bucharest, with lows around 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Thu) before leaving for Slanic.
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Slănic is one of the 14 towns of Prahova County, Romania, historically and currently known as a salt extraction center, as well as a spa town, with salt lakes. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): go deep underground at Unirea Salt Mine.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Slanic driving holiday app.
Getting from Bucharest to Slanic by car takes about 2 hours. May in Slanic sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 5th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sinaia.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Slanic driving holiday app.
Getting from Bucharest to Slanic by car takes about 2 hours. May in Slanic sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 5th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sinaia.
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Pearl Of The Carpathians
Named after the monastery around which it was built, Sinaia is a mountain resort and popular holiday destination for Romanians and foreigners alike.On the 5th (Thu), step into the grandiose world of Peles Castle and then make a trip to Crucea Caraiman.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Sinaia tour itinerary maker site.
You can drive from Slanic to Sinaia in 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Brasov.
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Brasov — 1 night
With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Brasov trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Sinaia to Brasov takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Bran.
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Bran is a commune in Brașov County, Romania. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle).
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Bran trip website.
Getting from Brasov to Bran by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Poiana Brasov.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Bran trip website.
Getting from Brasov to Bran by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Poiana Brasov.
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To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Poiana Brasov online tour planner.
Poiana Brasov is just a short distance from Bran. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Brasov.
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Poiana Brasov is just a short distance from Bran. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Brasov.
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Brasov — 2 nights
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For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Brasov trip planner.
Brasov is just a short distance from Poiana Brasov. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sun) before leaving for Fagaras.
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Brasov is just a short distance from Poiana Brasov. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sun) before leaving for Fagaras.
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Făgăraș is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Fagaras Fortress.
To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Fagaras online day trip planner.
Getting from Brasov to Fagaras by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sibiu.
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To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Fagaras online day trip planner.
Getting from Brasov to Fagaras by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sibiu.
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Sibiu — 2 nights
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Red Town
Reminiscent of the height of the bourgeoisie and retaining much of its medieval architecture, Sibiu is Romania's cultural gem.To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Sibiu day trip planner.
You can drive from Fagaras to Sibiu in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May in Sibiu, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Tue) before leaving for Sighisoara.
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As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): make a trip to Sighisoara Clock Tower and then don't miss a visit to Centrul Istoric Sighisoara.
To see ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sighisoara sightseeing planner.
Getting from Sibiu to Sighisoara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Sighisoara are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Rasnov.
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Rasnov — 1 night
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Râșnov is a town in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 15,466.It is located at about 15 km from the city of Brașov and about the same distance from Bran, on the road that links Wallachia and Transylvania.HistoryThe castle of Râșnov was built in the years 1211-1225 by Teutonic Knights. For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Rasnov tour itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Sighisoara to Rasnov in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Wed) before leaving for Snagov.
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You can drive from Sighisoara to Rasnov in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Wed) before leaving for Snagov.
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Snagov — 1 night
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Snagov is a commune, located 40 km north of Bucharest in Ilfov County, Romania. Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Snagov Monastery.
To see ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Snagov online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Rasnov to Snagov takes 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Snagov can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.
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To see ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Snagov online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Rasnov to Snagov takes 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Snagov can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow time for travel 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.
