31 days in Romania Itinerary

Old Town and Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti" are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Stavropoleos Monastery and Amzei Church. Venture out of the city with trips to Neagra Bison Reservation (in Bucsani), Manastirea Dealu (in Targoviste) and The Clock Museum (in Ploiesti). Next up on the itinerary: get a sense of history and politics at Palace of Parliament, get engrossed in the history at Museum of History of the Jewish Community, discover the deep blue sea with Green Adventure, and walk around Cismigiu Parc.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Bucharest road trip website.

Zurich, Switzerland to Bucharest is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Zurich to Bucharest due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Zurich, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bucharest, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tulcea.

On the 7th (Sat), delve into the distant past at Cetatea Halmyris, look for all kinds of wild species at Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, and then admire the masterpieces at Muzeul de Etnografie Si Arta Populara - Tulcea / Ethnographic and Folk Art Museum - Tulcea. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Celic Dere Monastery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cocoș Romanian Orthodox Monastery, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saon Monastery.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Tulcea day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Bucharest to Tulcea in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Curtea de Arges.

Visit Cetatea Poienari and Manastirea Bistrita for their historical value. Take a break from the city and head to Transfagarasan Highway and Le Lac Balea. Change things up with these side-trips from Curtea de Arges: Cozia Monastery (in Caciulata), Cozia National Park (in Brezoi) and Trovanti Museum Natural Reserve (in Costesti).

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Curtea de Arges sightseeing app.

You can drive from Tulcea to Curtea de Arges in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Tulcea in August, Curtea de Arges is slightly colder at night with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Gorj County.

Get in touch with nature at Transalpina and Danube Gorge. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gorj County: Petrosani (Pestera Bolii & Varful Parangul Mic) and Podul lui Dumnezeu (in Ponoarele).

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Gorj County trip builder tool.

Drive from Curtea de Arges to Gorj County in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Curtea de Arges in August since evenings lows in Gorj County dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Baile Herculane.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park and then take in the dramatic natural features at Iron Gates.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Baile Herculane trip builder app.

You can drive from Gorj County to Baile Herculane in 2 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sibiu.

Cetatea Alba Iulia and Castelul Corvinilor are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at Moldoveanu Peak and Ocna Sibiului Salt Mine. Change things up with these side-trips from Sibiu: Rapa Rosie (in Sebes), Arboretumul Simeria (in Simeria) and Biserica Sfanta Treime (in Sibiel). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Centrul Istoric, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Biserica din groapa, visit The Lower Town of Sibiu (Orasul de Jos), and make a trip to Fortress Walls.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sibiu trip site.

Getting from Baile Herculane to Sibiu by car takes about 4 hours. In August in Sibiu, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can go by car to Brasov.

Visit Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at Peles Castle and Black Church (Biserica Neagra). Change things up with these side-trips from Brasov: Valea Zimbrilor (in Vama Buzaului), Museum Medieval Bran (in Bran) and Prapastiile Zarnestiului (in Zarnesti). Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Muntele Tampa, identify plant and animal life at Bunloc, get a dose of the wild on Go2Transilvania - Day Tours, and look for gifts at Barrique M.

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Brasov trip maker site.

You can drive from Sibiu to Brasov in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Cluj-Napoca.

Salina Turda and Ratiu Center for Democracy are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visiting Cheile Turzii and Gradina Zmeilor will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Cluj-Napoca side-trips: Cheile Ramekului (in Cheia), Szekelyko (in Rimetea) and Moara de Vant (in Ciurila). And it doesn't end there: take a spin around town with TransyBike - Day Tours, take in the dramatic scenery at Bride's Veil Waterfall, test your team's savvy at Panic Room, and explore the ancient world of City Walls of Cluj.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Cluj-Napoca online attractions planner.

Drive from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. August in Cluj-Napoca sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.