8 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. Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): look for gifts at Lavly Handmade & More, appreciate the history behind Timisoara Historical Center, then get engrossed in the history at Memorialul Revolutiei, and finally see the interesting displays at Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist.

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Bucharest to Timisoara is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Timisoara are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cluj-Napoca.

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reformed Church of Cluj-Napoca, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, see the interesting displays at The Pharmacy History Collection, then get engrossed in the history at Muzeon - Storytelling Jewish History Museum, and finally examine the collection at Muzeul Etnografic al Transilvaniei.

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Traveling by car from Timisoara to Cluj-Napoca takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Cluj-Napoca can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow 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.

On the 3rd (Fri), wander the streets of The Lower Town of Sibiu (Orasul de Jos), then wander the streets of Passage of Stairs, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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You can drive from Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Sibiu can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive 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 4th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Sighisoara Clock Tower, take in the exciting artwork at The Dracula Investigation, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, and finally view the masterpieces at Art & Crafts. On the 5th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: ponder the world of politics at Targu Mures City Hall, then examine the collection at Palatul Culturii, and then sample the fine beverages at Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar.

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You can drive from Sibiu to Sighisoara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) 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.

Explore hidden gems such as The Museum of Urban Civilization and Prima Scoala Romaneasca. Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Dino Parc will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stop by Pebs Jewelry, and step into the grandiose world of Rasnov Citadel.

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You can drive from Sighisoara to Brasov in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive back home.