Relaxed 13-Day Romania Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Cluj Napoca to Hateg and Sibiu

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Enjoy this 13-day relaxed road trip in Romania, with Cluj Napoca, Baciu, Hateg, Hunedoara County, Orăștioara de Sus, Bănița, Sarmizegetusa, Geoagiu-Băi, Orăștie, Deva, Simeria, Sibiu, and Targu Mures showing you the beauty, culture, and peaceful moments that make this journey special!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Romania, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Cluj Napoca, 4 nights in Hateg, and 4 nights in Sibiu, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Romania.

Your journey starts in Cluj Napoca, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 13-day relaxed road trip in Romania to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Romania already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Castelul Corvinilor (corvins' Castle) and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Prislop Monastery.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Romania road trip itinerary for 13 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Romania.

If you want to make your 13-day relaxed self-drive tour in Romania even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Romania includes 12 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 13 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 13-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Romania today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Cluj-Napoca - Arrival day
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  • Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu
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Your relaxed road trip through Romania starts when you reach the incredible city of Cluj Napoca, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Cluj Napoca and begin your adventure in Romania.

Cluj Napoca is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Cluj Napoca. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Romania. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Cluj Napoca, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Romania. Enjoy your first taste of Cluj Napoca as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 9 km, 57 min

  • Assumption Cathedral
  • Cluj Tailors' Tower
  • Biserica Piaristă Cluj-Napoca
  • Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
  • Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park
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Romania makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Romania also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Cluj Napoca, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Cluj Napoca. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Romania!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Cluj-Napoca Art Museum
  • Cazino
  • Cetățuia Park
  • Ethnographic Park Romulus Vuia
  • Hoia Forest
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Your relaxed road trip in Romania continues on day 3 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Romania better by exploring the top attractions of Cluj Napoca and beyond. With 1 night left in Cluj Napoca, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Cluj Napoca.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Cluj Napoca has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Romania.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Romania. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Romania tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Hateg
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Drive 211 km, 2 hours 54 min

  • Wind Mill
  • Cheile Turzii
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Day 4 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Romania offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Hateg for 4 nights.

You'll be staying in Hateg on this laid-back road trip through Romania. You'll stay here for 4 nights.

Exploring the food culture in Hateg offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the town.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the town.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Romania!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Hateg
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Drive 140 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle)
  • Pietonala Corvin
  • Gradistea Muncelului - Cioclovina Natural Park
  • Sarmizegetusa Regia
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On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Romania, you’ll explore the area around Hateg, where you’ll be staying for another 3 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Hateg will make you fall even more in love with the town and uniqueness of Romania.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Hateg and your accommodation.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Romania. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Hateg, explore the town like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Hateg.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Romania!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Hateg
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Drive 203 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Straja Resort
  • Bolii Cave
  • Bison Nature Reserve
  • Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip in Romania, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Hateg and visit amazing attractions in Bănița, Hateg, and Sarmizegetusa, just outside the town. You still have 2 nights left in Hateg, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Hateg.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Romania, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Hateg.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Hateg. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Romania!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Hateg
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Drive 128 km, 2 hours 11 min

  • Clocota Fall
  • Germisara - Roman Termal Bath
  • Arsenal Park Transilvania
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Your relaxed road trip in Romania continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Romania better by exploring the top attractions of Hateg and beyond. With 1 night left in Hateg, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the town.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Hateg and your accommodation.

Exploring the food culture in Hateg offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the town.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Hateg and unwind at the coolest bars in the town.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Romania.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Hateg
  • Sibiu
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Drive 187 km, 3 hours 1 min

  • Prislop Monastery
  • Citadel Park
  • Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation
  • Statue of Decebal
  • Arboretum Park Simeria
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On day 8 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Romania, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Hateg.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Sibiu. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Romania.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Sibiu, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Sibiu.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Romania!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Sibiu
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Drive 60 km, 1 hour 59 min

  • Sibiu Zoological Garden
  • ASTRA Museum
  • Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park
  • Arena Platos
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Romania. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Romania and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Romania. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Sibiu, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Romania.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Sibiu
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Drive 1 km, 15 min

  • Stairs Passage
  • The Bridge of Lies
  • Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary
  • Turnul Sfatului
  • The Large Square
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Romania more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Sibiu has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Sibiu and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Romania!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Sibiu
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Drive 2 km, 26 min

  • Natural History Museum
  • Citadel Park
  • Astra Park
  • "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral
  • Strada Nicolae Bălcescu
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Romania by joining a traveler-approved tour in Cluj Napoca. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Cluj Napoca that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Romania more memorable.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Romania, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Sibiu.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Sibiu.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Sibiu as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Romania!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Sibiu
  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 329 km, 4 hours 11 min

  • Targu Mures Fortress
  • Zoo Tîrgu Mureș
  • Târgu Mureș Palace of Culture
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Romania will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Romania, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Cluj Napoca. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Cluj Napoca has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Cluj Napoca. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Romania!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Cluj-Napoca - Departure day
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  • Students' Cultural House
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip in Romania is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 13 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 13-day relaxed road trip in Romania is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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