11-Day Romania road trip from Bucharest to Pitesti, Sibiu, Făgăraș, and Sinaia

Your road trip adventure in Romania begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bucharest. You’ll stay in Bucharest for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bucharest has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Romanian Athenaeum. This attraction is a concert hall and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,801 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest, PAPILA. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest is Caru' cu bere. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30,392 customers.

Bucharest also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bucharest is QP Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bucharest is Zeppelin Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in Romania!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bucharest has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Bucharest by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bucharest. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 59,946 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bucharest is the spectacular Bucharest Fountains. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,393 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Radu Vodă Monastery. This church has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,140 visitors.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Bucharest. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,317 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Bucharest does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bucharest on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Romania, be sure to eat at Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,726 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bucharest!

Day 3 of your road trip across Romania is another day in the magnificent Bucharest. You now have 2 nights left in Bucharest. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Bucharest offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to is the stunning Children's World Park. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,014 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Tineretului Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,054 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Bucharest you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Bucharest has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest, Excalibur. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,700 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest, Control Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,063 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Bucharest, we recommend the cocktails at Romanian Craft Beer. This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,501 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bucharest is Distrikt 42. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,865 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Bucharest!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bucharest. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Pitesti. You’ll stay in Pitesti for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bucharest’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bucharest, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cișmigiu Gardens. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,761 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Izvor Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 19,208 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Constitution Square to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Constitution Square is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,305 visitors.

The lovely Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 17,850 visitors have left this natural history museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 150,001 visits every year.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular "Dimitrie Brândză" Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 13,482 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bucharest has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Pitesti. Pitesti offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular BURBON PUB - Turkish Pub & Lounge Pitesti. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 325 reviews.

The remarkable Terasa La George is another top restaurant in Pitesti we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pitesti, the fantastic Kell’s Craft Beer. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Urban Home. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 908 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Barock. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 361 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

Day 5 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Sibiu for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Pitesti is the amazing The Musical Fountain. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,623 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Pitesti Prison Memorial. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 487 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pitesti is the outstanding Ștrand Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,155 visitors.

The spectacular Curtea de Argeș Monastery is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,479 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Romania. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Sibiu, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Music Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Sibiu. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,373 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Wien. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,020 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Romania!

You still have 1 night left in Sibiu.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle). This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 42,003 visitors.

Citadel Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,014 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Fortress of Deva. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,055 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Romania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Sibiu.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu, like La Cuptor. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,526 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Sibiu, Supporter Sports Pub & Grill. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Joyme Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

The Corner Factory pub & more is another of the best bars in the city of Sibiu. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Romania!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Sibiu. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Făgăraș. You’ll stay in Făgăraș for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Sibiu’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Sibiu, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Bridge of Lies. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,296 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating The Large Square. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 16,039 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Citadel Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Citadel Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,572 visitors.

The lovely Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 21,796 visitors have left this protected area average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Sibiu has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Făgăraș. Făgăraș offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Casa Terra. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,081 reviews.

The remarkable Complexul Turistic Fântânița Crăiesei is another top restaurant in Făgăraș we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,081 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Transilvania is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 261 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Făgăraș, the fantastic BRICKS brasserie & cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,275 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Făgăraș and embark on a scenic drive to Sinaia, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Făgăraș before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Făgăraș. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 91,758 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Tâmpa. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,855 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Făgăraș is the stunning Black Church (Romania). This cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,496 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated building in Făgăraș. The popular Brașov city hall is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight, or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Parcul Nicolae Titulescu. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 8,848 reviews.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Tâmpa. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,855 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Black Church (Romania). This cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,496 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Brașov city hall. This building and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,011 visitors.

The lovely Parcul Nicolae Titulescu is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 8,848 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Taverna Sârbului. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,505 customers.

Locals also recommend Pensiunea Alex, another of the best restaurants in Sinaia. Pensiunea Alex is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,219 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant WooD. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit La Cafenea to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Sinaia, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 549 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Licorna Restaurant & Wine Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Licorna Restaurant & Wine Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 811 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Romania, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Sinaia, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Sinaia.

Today you'll explore the city of Sinaia. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Peleș Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 61,746 visitors.

Sinaia Monastery is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Sinaia. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,170 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Sinaia is Dimitrie Ghica Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,469 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Centru Sinaia. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,652 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Romania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Sinaia.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Sinaia, like Forest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 929 customers.

Restaurant Tirol is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Sinaia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

Locals enjoy Carol Gastro Bierhaus, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Sinaia. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 811 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Sinaia, Bar 33. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 234 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Romania!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Cantacuzino Castle. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,771 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Caraiman Monastery. This place of worship and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,931 visitors.

Orthodox Monastery Ghighiu is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular place of worship, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 9,448 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Ploiești is another excellent way to spend your new day in Romania. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Romania’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Romania’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Romania’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Edenland Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,320 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bucharest.

After dinner, visit The PUB Bucharest, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,495 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Romania!

Day 11 of your road trip in Romania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bucharest before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Carol Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bucharest. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,167 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bucharest and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Romania.

You’ll then say farewell to Bucharest. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Romania!