5 days in Bucharest Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Wine Tours & Tastings and Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni). Explore Bucharest's surroundings by going to Mogosoaia Palace (in Mogosoaia), Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower) (in Targoviste) and The Clock Museum (in Ploiesti). There's still lots to do: get a sense of history and politics at Palace of Parliament, catch a live event at National Arena Stadium Bucharest, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and get a taste of the local shopping with Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti".

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If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiport is Henri Coandă International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.