21 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, admire the landmark architecture of Manastirea Antim, steep yourself in history at Stavropoleos Monastery, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Brasov.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Predeal Monastery (in Predeal), Prapastiile Zarnestiului (in Zarnesti) and Bran (Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) & Museum Medieval Bran). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Peles Castle, learn and have fun at Monitor Ski, take in the awesome beauty at Muntele Tampa, and get to know the fascinating history of Brasov Historical Center.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Brasov tour planner.

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 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Sighisoara.

As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): stop by Casa in Natura country store, go for a walk through Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway, shop like a local with Art & Crafts, then enjoy breathtaking views from Turnul Cismarilor, then take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Croitorilor, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church.

For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Sighisoara trip planner.

Drive from Brasov to Sighisoara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Sighisoara can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Sibiu.

Reminiscent of the height of the bourgeoisie and retaining much of its medieval architecture, Sibiu is Romania's cultural gem.

Get out of town with these interesting Sibiu side-trips: Moldoveanu Peak (in Fagaras), Cetatea Alba Iulia (in Alba Iulia) and Castelul Corvinilor (in Hunedoara). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Brukenthal National Museum, steep yourself in history at Fortress Walls, enjoy breathtaking views from Potters Tower, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Sibiu day trip planner.

You can drive from Sighisoara to Sibiu in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cluj-Napoca.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Cluj-Napoca: Coltesti Castle Ruins (in Coltesti) and Salina Turda (in Turda). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Muzeul de Arta, look for gifts at Oranjerie, pause for some photo ops at Rex Matia Corvin Statue, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedrala Sfantul Mihail.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Cluj-Napoca online trip planner.

You can drive from Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. December in Cluj-Napoca sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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. Explore Timisoara's surroundings by going to Arad (Biserica Rosie & Trajan Bridge). There's still lots to do: awaken your taste buds at Timisoara Tour Guide, don't miss a visit to Unirii Square, admire the striking features of The Palace of the Serbian Episcopacy, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Timisoara trip itinerary builder site.

Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Timisoara in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.