12 days in Romania Itinerary

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

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, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take an in-depth tour of Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", and appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bucharest online route planner.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Bucharest is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Jeddah in July, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Bucharest: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Curtea de Arges.

Curtea de Argeș is a city in Romania on the right bank of the Argeş River, where it flows through a valley of the lower Carpathians (the Făgăraș Mountains), on the railway from Pitești to the Turnu Roșu Pass. Change things up with these side-trips from Curtea de Arges: Ostrov Monastery (in Calimanesti), Moldoveanu Peak (in Fagaras) and Cetatea Poienari (in Arefu). There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Transfagarasan Highway, contemplate the waterfront views at Le Lac Balea, and admire the engineering at Vidraru Dam.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Curtea de Arges trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bucharest to Curtea de Arges takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Bucharest in July, expect nights in Curtea de Arges to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Brasov.

With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.

On the 27th (Thu), take in the awesome beauty at Muntele Tampa, then explore the historical opulence of Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View, then explore the galleries of Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), and finally explore the striking landscape at Prapastiile Zarnestiului. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Crucea Caraiman, explore the historical opulence of Peles Castle, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Biserica Buna Vestire, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Church (Biserica Neagra), and finally don't miss a visit to Piaka Sfatului.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Brasov vacation maker site.

Getting from Curtea de Arges to Brasov by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Sighisoara.

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 29th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Sighisoara Clock Tower, take an in-depth tour of The Dracula Investigation, view the masterpieces at The Spoonman, then shop like a local with Art & Crafts, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Centrul Istoric Sighisoara.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Sighisoara trip planning tool.

You can drive from Brasov to Sighisoara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. July in Sighisoara sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Cluj-Napoca.

The multicultural Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the historic region of Transylvania.

On the 30th (Sun), explore the world behind art at Muzeul de Arta, relax and rejuvenate at Salina Turda, and then get engrossed in the history at Muzeul de Istorie Turda.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Cluj-Napoca road trip site.

Traveling by car from Sighisoara to Cluj-Napoca takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 31st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.