Romania in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Bucharest (day 1–2); Brașov (day 3–5); Sibiu (day 6–7)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

100–140 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Bucharest -> Brașov (about 145 min); Brașov -> Sibiu (about 123 min)

Day 1: Bucharest

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest — Perfect for culture and food lovers, with great dining options and central location.
• Afternoon The Church of the "Stavropoleos" Monastery — The Church of the "Stavropoleos" Monastery: 4.8★ (6,463 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Grand Café Van Gogh — Grand Café Van Gogh: good budget fit, 4.2★ (13,165 reviews)

Day 2: Bucharest

• Morning La Mița Biciclista — La Mița Biciclista: 4.6★ (4,490 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Contrasts of Communism - Small Group Walking Tour in Bucharest — Contrasts of Communism - Small Group Walking Tour in Bucharest: 5.0★ (47 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest — Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest: 4.7★ (16,385 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Catedrala Mantuirii Neamului — Catedrala Mantuirii Neamului: 3.8★ (2,535 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Suta de grame — Suta de grame: good budget fit, 4.4★ (2,351 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening University Square — University Square: 4.5★ (8,770 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Brașov

• 09:00 Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest — Perfect for culture and food lovers, with great dining options and central location.
• 09:35 Bucharest -> Brașov — Travel from Bucharest to Brașov. About 141km — train or coach is the usual option (~145 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Aro Palace — A blend of luxury and local culture, perfect for exploring Brașov's rich history.
• Afternoon Black Church — Black Church: 4.5★ (4,980 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Dei Frati — Dei Frati: 4.8★ (5,861 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Brașov

• Morning Brunch House — Brunch House: 4.9★ (6,135 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning The Fortress on the Watchtower — The Fortress on the Watchtower: 4.2★ (3,121 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Sergiana — Sergiana: 4.6★ (17,928 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon The Council Square — The Council Square: 4.8★ (22,838 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ograda — Ograda: 4.8★ (4,858 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Parcul Sportiv — Parcul Sportiv: 4.5★ (4,538 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character

Day 5: Brașov

• Morning Ski Lessons Poiana Brasov — Ski Lessons Poiana Brasov: 5.0★ (18 reviews), fits the city's character
• Afternoon Coliba Haiducilor — Coliba Haiducilor: 4.3★ (5,240 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Weavers Bastion — Weavers Bastion: 4.6★ (2,616 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening La Ceaun - Piata Sfatului — La Ceaun - Piata Sfatului: 4.7★ (12,437 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Strada Sforii — Strada Sforii: 4.5★ (2,649 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Sibiu

• 09:00 Hotel Aro Palace — A blend of luxury and local culture, perfect for exploring Brașov's rich history.
• 09:35 Brașov -> Sibiu — Travel from Brașov to Sibiu. About 114km — train or coach is the usual option (~123 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Sibiu Hotel — Centrally located with a focus on local culture and culinary experiences.
• Afternoon Central Square — Central Square: 4.8★ (20,858 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Restaurant Hermania — Restaurant Hermania: good budget fit, 4.5★ (4,370 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Sibiu

• Morning Bakery Warose — Bakery Warose: good budget fit, 4.5★ (243 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral — "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral: 4.8★ (6,095 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Sibiu Hotel — Centrally located with a focus on local culture and culinary experiences.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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