14-Day Romania Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bucharest traveling north to Brasov, Sighișoara, Sibiu, Cluj Napoca, Targu Mures, Vatra Dornei, and Suceava

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 14-day road trip in Romania! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Bucharest, Sinaia, Bușteni, Brasov, Bran, Sighișoara, Sibiu, Arefu, Alba Iulia, Cluj Napoca, Turda, Targu Mures, Bistrița, Vatra Dornei, Suceava, Vatra Moldoviței, Moldovița, Voroneț, and Iași.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Romania. You will spend 3 nights in Bucharest, 2 nights in Brasov, 1 night in Sighișoara, 2 nights in Sibiu, 2 nights in Cluj Napoca, 1 night in Targu Mures, 1 night in Vatra Dornei, and 1 night in Suceava. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Romania. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Bucharest, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Romania on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Romania. Bran Castle and Peleș Castle are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Bucharest, Sinaia, Bușteni, Brasov, Bran, Sighișoara, Sibiu, Arefu, Alba Iulia, Cluj Napoca, Turda, Targu Mures, Bistrița, Vatra Dornei, Suceava, Vatra Moldoviței, Moldovița, Voroneț, and Iași, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Romania. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Romania.

Throughout your road trip in Romania, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Romania.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Romania fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Romania today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Bucharest - Arrival day
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  • Lipscani
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Say hello to Bucharest! Your exciting road trip through Romania is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Bucharest for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Bucharest 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Bucharest. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Romania. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Bucharest, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Romania!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bucharest
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Drive 17 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA
  • Romanian Athenaeum
  • Cișmigiu Gardens
  • Palace of the Parliament
  • Constitution Square
  • Cotroceni
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You have 1 night left in Bucharest. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

A visit to Cotroceni is a must on the agenda today. This neighborhood is full of hidden gems and character, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Plus, you’ll be close to some of the city’s most famous sights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Romania. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

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 Bucharest, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Bucharest and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Romania.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Bucharest
  • Brasov
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Drive 190 km, 3 hours 31 min

  • Peleș Castle
  • Sinaia Monastery
  • Dimitrie Ghica Park
  • Caraiman Monastery
  • Cantacuzino Castle
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On day 3 of your road trip in Romania, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Sinaia and Bușteni are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Brasov, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Brasov, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Brasov. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Romania!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Brasov
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Drive 67 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Parcul Nicolae Titulescu
  • Black Church
  • The Council Square
  • Tâmpa
  • Bran Village Museum
  • Bran Castle
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Brasov, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Brasov and Bran.

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

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Brasov's best restaurants.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Romania!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Brasov
  • Sighișoara
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Drive 118 km, 1 hour 56 min

  • Biserica din Deal (Sf Nicolae)
  • Covered Stairway
  • The Clock Tower
  • Muzeul De Istorie Sighișoara
  • The Ironsmiths' Tower
  • Monastery's Church
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in Romania includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Sighișoara. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Sighișoara, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Sighișoara. Sighișoara offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Sighișoara's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Romania!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Sighișoara
  • Sibiu
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Drive 108 km, 2 hours 26 min

  • ASTRA Museum
  • Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park
  • Citadel Park
  • The Large Square
  • The Bridge of Lies
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in Romania. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Sibiu. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Sibiu, where will spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Sibiu. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Sibiu. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Romania.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Sibiu
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Drive 266 km, 5 hours 34 min

  • Vidraru Dam
  • Poenari Citadel
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Wake up to day 7 of your road trip in Romania. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Arefu. With 1 night to stay in Sibiu, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

Sibiu is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Sibiu.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Romania!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Sibiu
  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 184 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Reunification Cathedral
  • Roman-Catholic Cathedral Saint Michael
  • The Union Hall
  • The Citadel Alba-Carolina
  • The Citadel's Square
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Romania, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Alba Iulia. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Cluj Napoca, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Cluj Napoca, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour 3 min

  • Cetățuia Park
  • Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu
  • Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania
  • Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
  • Centru
  • Strada Republicii
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You’ll stay in Cluj Napoca for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Romania. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Cluj Napoca. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Romania.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Târgu Mureș
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Drive 121 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • Salina Turda
  • Târgu Mureș Palace of Culture
  • Platoul Cornesti
  • Targu Mures Fortress
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in Romania. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Turda and Targu Mures. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Targu Mures, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Targu Mures. Targu Mures offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Targu Mures's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Targu Mures and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Romania.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Târgu Mureș
  • Vatra Dornei
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Drive 175 km, 3 hours 35 min

  • Parcul Municipal Bistrita
  • Agrement Vatra Dornei
  • Parcul Central
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On day 11 of your road trip in Romania, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Bistrița and Vatra Dornei are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Vatra Dornei, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Vatra Dornei. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Vatra Dornei is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Vatra Dornei.

Say good night to Vatra Dornei and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Romania!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Vatra Dornei
  • Suceava
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Drive 265 km, 4 hours 58 min

  • Seat Fortress of Suceava
  • Moldovița Monastery
  • Painted Eggs Museum Lucia Condrea
  • Voroneț Monastery
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Your itinerary for day 12 of your road trip in Romania includes 4 stops and features some of the highlights of Suceava, Vatra Moldoviței, Moldovița, and Voroneț. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Suceava, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Suceava, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Suceava. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Romania!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Suceava
  • Bucharest
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Drive 537 km, 8 hours 15 min

  • Eminescu's Linden Tree
  • Equestrian statue of Stefan cel Mare
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 13 of your road trip in Romania. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Iași. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bucharest, where will spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Bucharest. Bucharest offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bucharest's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Romania!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Bucharest - Departure day
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  • Calea Victoriei
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Day 14 of your road trip in Romania is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Romania!

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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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