One week in Romania: Top 4 Recommendations
Whether you are dreaming of snow-capped mountains, lush forests or pristine sandy beaches, you will encounter all of this and more during a trip to Romania. The diverse landscape of the country is just one highlight though, so we recommend spending one week in Romania to explore its medieval castles and ancient cities and unraveling the country’s fascinating history. For more ideas on seven days in Romania, check out our itineraries below. These itineraries range from five to eight days
1. Short Break in Transylvania: 5 days in Romania
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Arrive in Bucharest and explore the city at your leisure |
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Enjoy walking in Bucegi Mountains, visit Peles and Pelisor castles |
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Explore Bran Castle and discover the medieval city of Brasov |
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Head back to Bucharest for your flight home |
While it might not sound long, five days in Romania is enough to cover the top sights and enjoy unique experiences, such as spotting bears in their natural habitat. Having covered some of Bucharest’s highlights, you will spend some time in the tranquil Bucegi Mountains. Also included is a visit to some of Romania’s storied castles, including Bran Castle, which inspired the Bram Stoker’s description of Dracula’s lair. Discover the medieval city of Brasov and marvel at the architecture of Peles and Pelisor castles before it is time to head home.
2. The Best of Romania: 7 days in Romania
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Arrive in Bucharest and discover its old town |
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Hike to Poenari Citadel, visit Vidraru Dam and travel to Sibiu |
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See Biertan’s fortified church and discover Sighisoara |
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Tick Rupea Citadel off your bucket list |
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Visit Tampa Mountain Natural Reservation |
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Follow in the footsteps of Dracula before the trip ends |
Dive deeper into the country’s history with this seven-day Romania tour. Drive down the Transfagarasan Highway, a 150-kilometer-long stretch of winding mountain roads made famous by the BBC show ‘Top Gear. You will then explore Transylvanian villages before heading for the 850-year-old Sighișoara, considered to be Europe’s only inhabited medieval citadel. This tour goes well beyond Romania’s tourist attractions, as it gives you the chance to meet locals and learn more about their way of life. See more Romania tours.
3. See the Highlights: 8 days in Romania
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Take your first steps in Cluj-Napoca |
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Discover Cluj-Napoca’s old town and drive to Apuseni |
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Relax by Warm Somes River |
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Go out on a walking tour of Sighisoara |
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Cover Viscri and Brasov, and visit Bran Castle |
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Admire the beautiful Peles Castle |
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Bid farewell to Romania |
Spending eight days in Romania during this tour means that you can travel at a more leisurely pace and cover more sights. Start out by discovering Cluj-Napoca’s old town before heading for Apuseni Natural Park. Go on a gentle walk along the Warm Somes River and spot a variety of flora and fauna. Feel like you have been transported back into the middle ages during a visit the ancient Saxon village of Viscri. Then dive straight into the fairy tale world during a trip to Peles Castle. See tours.
4. Cycle Through: Romania in 8 days
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Take the train from Bucharest to Zarnesti |
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Cycle through Obaha and finish in Bucium |
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Explore ancient monasteries and traditional villages |
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Continue to Biertan |
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Reach the heritage town of Sighisoara |
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Journey through Transylvanian hills to Soars |
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See the Saxon village of Viscri |
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Explore Brasov before taking the train back to Bucharest |
An alternative way to spend eight days in Romania is with a bicycle trip. Starting from Bucharest, this bicycle tour takes you to the picturesque mountain village of Zarnesti, which is also the gateway for those heading for Piatra Craiului National Park. Cycle through traditional villages and soak up the beautiful scenery of the Romanian countryside as you head for Biertan, home to a late-Gothic church with an intricately carved pulpit and a mosaic door. Next, it is time to truly get off the beaten path and tread ground in the Transylvanian hills and lush countryside which just a handful of lucky travelers ever visit.
You can still enjoy a memorable trip during one week in Romania. Go through our list of seven-day Romania itineraries for more ideas. If you would like to create a custom itinerary from scratch, get in touch with our travel experts in Romania. Check out our guide on how many days to spend in Romania for more ideas.
