27 days in Transylvania & Sinaia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Romania route planner
Start: Bucharest
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Timisoara
— 2 nights
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Hunedoara
— 1 night
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Cluj-Napoca
— 3 nights
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Sighisoara
— 2 nights
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Brasov
— 4 nights
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Sibiu
— 4 nights
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Sinaia
— 3 nights
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Bran
— 3 nights
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Zarnesti
— 3 nights
Drive
End: Bucharest
Sat, Jul 18 - Thu, Aug 13
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Timisoara — 2 nights
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Timisoara Historical Center and Retro IT Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Attractions like Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral and Holy Trinity Cathedral make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from Timisoara with a short trip to Malul Muresului in Arad, about 1h 10 min away.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Timisoara travel planner.
Bucharest to Timisoara is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in July, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hunedoara.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Timisoara travel planner.
Bucharest to Timisoara is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in July, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hunedoara.
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Hunedoara — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Fortress of Deva, then identify plant and animal life at Arboretumul Simeria, and then step into the grandiose world of Castelul Corvinilor.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Hunedoara day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Timisoara to Hunedoara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. In July, daily temperatures in Hunedoara can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Hunedoara day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Timisoara to Hunedoara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. In July, daily temperatures in Hunedoara can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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Cluj-Napoca — 3 nights
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Treasure City
Popular historic sites such as Franciscan Church and Coltesti Castle Ruins are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like TransyBike - Day Tours and Muzeul de Istorie Turda. Explore Cluj-Napoca's surroundings by going to Aiud Citadel (in Aiud) and Szekelyko (in Rimetea). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Cheile Turzii and admire the sheer force of Bride's Veil Waterfall.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Cluj-Napoca trip itinerary site.
Getting from Hunedoara to Cluj-Napoca by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Sighisoara.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Cluj-Napoca trip itinerary site.
Getting from Hunedoara to Cluj-Napoca by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Sighisoara.
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Sighisoara — 2 nights
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On the 26th (Sun), make a trip to Sighisoara Clock Tower, then go for a walk through Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Centrul Istoric Sighisoara. Keep things going the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Croitorilor, then take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Cismarilor, then get a taste of the local shopping with Art & Crafts, and finally admire the masterpieces at The Spoonman.
To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Sighisoara day trip site.
Traveling by car from Cluj-Napoca to Sighisoara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. July in Sighisoara sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Brasov.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Sighisoara day trip site.
Traveling by car from Cluj-Napoca to Sighisoara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. July in Sighisoara sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Brasov.
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Brasov — 4 nights
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You've now added Herghelia Horse Farm to your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Biserica Sfânta Adormire a Maicii Domnului and St. Peter And St. Paul's Roman Catholic Parish. Do some cultural sightseeing at Rope Street Museum and Villages with Fortified Churches. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brasov: Muzeul National Secuiesc (in Sfantu Gheorghe) and Casa Dinozaurilor Pitici (in Sanpetru). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Muntele Tampa, explore the historical opulence of Feldioara Fortress, examine the collection at Muzeul de Etnografie, and whizz through the canopy at Parc Aventura Brasov.
To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Brasov travel route planner.
You can drive from Sighisoara to Brasov in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sibiu.
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To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Brasov travel route planner.
You can drive from Sighisoara to Brasov in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sibiu.
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Sibiu — 4 nights
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Red Town
Explore hidden gems such as Cozia Monastery and Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului. Kids will enjoy Fortress Walls and Passage of Stairs. Get out of town with these interesting Sibiu side-trips: Alba Iulia (Roman Castrum Ruins, St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral, &more) and Rapa Rosie (in Sebes). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Biserica Evanghelică Fortificată, don't miss a visit to Slimnic Citadel, and wander the streets of The Lower Town of Sibiu (Orasul de Jos).
To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Sibiu trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by car from Brasov to Sibiu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sinaia.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Sibiu trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by car from Brasov to Sibiu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sinaia.
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Sinaia — 3 nights
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Pearl Of The Carpathians
On the 5th (Wed), contemplate the long history of George Enescu Memorial House, Head underground at Lalomita Cave, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ialomicioara Monastery and Cave. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Crucea Caraiman, explore the historical opulence of Peles Castle, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Manastirea Sinaia.
To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sinaia travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Sibiu to Sinaia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bran.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sinaia travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Sibiu to Sinaia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bran.
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Bran — 3 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Valea Cetatii Cave and Dambovicioara Cave. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Museum Medieval Bran and Princely Church of St Nicholas. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bran: Mănăstirea Curtea de Argeș (in Curtea de Arges) and Biserica Sf. Nicolae (in Campulung).
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Bran road trip planning tool.
You can drive from Sinaia to Bran in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Zarnesti.
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To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Bran road trip planning tool.
You can drive from Sinaia to Bran in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Zarnesti.
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Zarnesti — 3 nights
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On the 11th (Tue), try out the rides at Dino Parc and then explore the striking landscape at Prapastiile Zarnestiului. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Piatra Craiului.
Make your Zarnesti itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Zarnesti is just a stone's throw from Bran. In August in Zarnesti, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 16°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 13th (Thu).
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Make your Zarnesti itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Zarnesti is just a stone's throw from Bran. In August in Zarnesti, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 16°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 13th (Thu).
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Transylvania travel guide
While Transylvania may be known in popular culture as the home of Dracula, the incredible lanscape and rich history of this region are not to be overlooked. Located in the Carpathian Mountains in central Romania, travelers flock here for outdoor activities and adventures such as hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. Further, the medieval towns and architecture scattered throughout the region are some of the oldest and best preserved in the country. As host of many festivals and events, Transylvania is a cultural center for foreigners and locals alike. It's the country's largest and most well-known region, and the majority of tourism within Romania exists in this historic area.
