30 days in Transylvania Itinerary

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. Timisoara is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Piata Victoriei, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral, take in nature's colorful creations at Parcul Rozelor, and awaken your taste buds at Timisoara Tour Guide.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Timisoara online journey planner.

Toronto, Canada to Timisoara is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Toronto to Timisoara due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Toronto, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Timisoara, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Hunedoara.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Castelul Corvinilor, take an in-depth tour of Expozitie Inedita: Ev Mediu. Tortura Si Executie, and then step into the grandiose world of Fortress of Deva. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have fun and explore at Muzeul Trenuletelor Valentin Banciu, then don't miss a visit to House of Volcanoes, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Densus Church, and finally delve into the distant past at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Hunedoara online sightseeing planner.

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. May in Hunedoara sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car to Sibiu.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sibiu: Alba Iulia (Cetatea Alba Iulia & Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Big Square (Piata Mare), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Biserica Romano Catolica, take in the spiritual surroundings of Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral & Tower, and take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council).

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Getting from Hunedoara to Sibiu by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In May in Sibiu, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sighisoara.

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

When in Sighisoara, make a side trip to see The Fortified Church of Biertan in Biertan, approximately Biertan away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, contemplate the waterfront views at Le Lac Balea, take in the pleasant sights at Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway, and enjoy breathtaking views from Turnul Croitorilor.

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Traveling by car from Sibiu to Sighisoara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can 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 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Brasov.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Brasov side-trips: Bran (The Time Tunnel & Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)). On the 21st (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Piaka Sfatului, appreciate the extensive heritage of Rope Street - Strada Sforii, relax and rejuvenate at Sport Wellness Spa, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Church (Biserica Neagra).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Brasov trip planner.

Getting from Sighisoara to Brasov by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Lacu Rosu.

On the 22nd (Mon), explore the activities along Red Lake and then explore the striking landscape at Bicaz Gorge. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Pestera de Gheata si Grota ursilor and then take a memorable excursion with Medveles Erdelyben.

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Traveling by car from Brasov to Lacu Rosu takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sapanta.

Săpânța is a commune in Maramureș County in northern Romania, 15 kilometers northwest of Sighet and just south of the Tisza River. Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at The Elie Wiesel Memorial House - The Museum of the Jewish Culture in Maramures, take an in-depth tour of Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sapanta-Peri Monastery, and finally stroll the grounds of Merry Cemetery. On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple, then pause for some serene contemplation at Barsana Monastery, and finally stroll the grounds of Cimitirul Saracilor.

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You can drive from Lacu Rosu to Sapanta in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Sapanta sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Cluj-Napoca.

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

Explore Cluj-Napoca's surroundings by going to Turda (Muzeul de Istorie Turda & Salina Turda). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Gradina Botanica "Alexandru Borza", test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, appreciate the history behind Rex Matia Corvin Statue, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Getting from Sapanta to Cluj-Napoca by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Cluj-Napoca can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.