19 days in Bucharest, Brasov & Timisoara Itinerary

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

Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti" and Artfooly, The Slice of Art Gallery will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Old Town and Stavropoleos Monastery for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: get a sense of history and politics at Palace of Parliament, explore the world behind art at Muzeul Karanului Roman, do sightseeing at your own pace with Romania Motorcycle Tours, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Bucharest tour planner.

Harlingen, USA to Bucharest is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from Harlingen to Bucharest, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Harlingen in May, you will find days in Bucharest are little chillier (74°F), and nights are much colder (50°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Brasov.

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

Visit Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Black Church (Biserica Neagra) for their historical value. Get in touch with nature at Muntele Tampa and Moldoveanu Peak. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brasov: Mohos Peat-Bog (in Baile Tusnad), Prapastiile Zarnestiului (in Zarnesti) and Sinaia (Cabana Babele, Peles Castle, &more). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Brasov Historical Center, indulge in some personalized pampering at Sport Wellness Spa, step into the grandiose world of Rasnov Citadel, and stroll through Poiana Brasov.

To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Brasov trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Bucharest to Brasov takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Timisoara.

Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania.The third most populous city in the country, with 319,279 inhabitants as of the 2011 census, Timișoara is the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat. Get a sense of the local culture at Timisoara Tour Guide and Timisoara Historical Center. Holy Trinity Cathedral and Serbian Orthodox Episcopal Church will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Dendrological Park (in Bazosu Nou), Nera Beusnita National Park (in Oravita) and Arad (Malul Muresului & Balla Geza Winery). The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, explore the activities along Bega River, don't miss a visit to Bruck House, and head outdoors with Strandul Sun Beach.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Timisoara road trip planning site.

You can drive from Brasov to Timisoara in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Timisoara can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.