Two-Week Romania Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bucharest traveling west to Pitesti, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Alba Iulia, Cluj Napoca, Sighișoara, and Brasov

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through Romania. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Romania. You will spend 4 nights in Bucharest, 1 night in Pitesti, 1 night in Râmnicu Vâlcea, 2 nights in Alba Iulia, 2 nights in Cluj Napoca, 1 night in Sighișoara, and 3 nights in Brasov. 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, Pitesti, Curtea de Argeș, Arefu, Păușa, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Deva, Hunedoara County, Hateg, Geoagiu-Băi, Cluj Napoca, Turda, Targu Mures, Sighișoara, Rupea, Vâlcea, Bran, Rasnov, Brasov, Sinaia, Bușteni, Ghighiu, and Chitila, 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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  • Cișmigiu Gardens
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Your road trip adventure in Romania begins as soon as you reach Bucharest and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 3 nights and explore what to see in Bucharest, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

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 15-day road trip in Romania!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bucharest
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Drive 27 km, 1 hour 31 min

  • King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA
  • "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
  • Tineretului Park
  • Children's World Park
  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park (I O R )
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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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bucharest'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 3

Day 3

  • Bucharest
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Drive 10 km, 1 hour 22 min

  • Izvor Park
  • Constitution Square
  • Bucharest Fountains
  • Radu Vodă Monastery
  • "Carol I" Park
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Day 3 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Bucharest. You’ll stay in Bucharest for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

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.

Bucharest 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 Bucharest.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bucharest
  • Pitești
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Drive 132 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • Bucharest Botanical Garden
  • Parcul Crângași
  • “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History
  • Romanian Athenaeum
  • National Museum of Art
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On day 4 of your road trip in Romania, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Bucharest are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Pitesti, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Pitesti, 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 Pitesti, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Pitești
  • Vâlcea
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Drive 162 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Ștrand Park
  • Curtea de Argeș Monastery
  • Vidraru Dam
  • Cozia Monastery
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in Romania includes 4 stops and features some of the highlights of Pitesti, Curtea de Argeș, Arefu, and Păușa. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Râmnicu Vâlcea, 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea. Râmnicu Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea's best restaurants.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Romania.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Vâlcea
  • Alba County
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Drive 190 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Sibiu Zoological Garden
  • Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park
  • The Large Square
  • Turnul Sfatului
  • The Bridge of Lies
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Romania, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Sibiu. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Alba Iulia, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

Alba Iulia 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 Alba Iulia.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Romania.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Alba County
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Drive 250 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • The Fortress of Deva
  • Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle)
  • Prislop Monastery
  • Clocota Fall
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Alba Iulia, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Alba County
  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 127 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • The Citadel Alba-Carolina
  • Reunification Cathedral
  • Cheile Turzii
  • Wind Mill
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in Romania. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Alba Iulia and Cluj Napoca. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Cluj Napoca, where will spend 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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Cluj Napoca'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 9

Day 9

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 11 km, 57 min

  • Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park
  • Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
  • Students' Cultural House
  • Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu
  • Cetățuia Park
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You have 1 night left in Cluj Napoca. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

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.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Romania.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Sighișoara
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Drive 181 km, 3 hours 25 min

  • Salina Turda
  • Targu Mures Fortress
  • Platoul Cornesti
  • Târgu Mureș Palace of Culture
  • Zoo Tîrgu Mureș
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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 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.

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

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Romania!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Sighișoara
  • Brasov
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Drive 176 km, 3 hours 11 min

  • Rupea Citadel
  • Mănăstirea Rupestră Șinca Veche
  • Bran Castle
  • Valea Cetatii Cave
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On day 11 of your road trip in Romania, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Rupea, Vâlcea, Bran, and Rasnov are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Brasov, where you will stay for 3 nights.

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

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.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Brasov
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Drive 27 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Brașov Zoo
  • Parcul Nicolae Titulescu
  • The Council Square
  • Tâmpa
  • Pietrele lui Solomon
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You’ll stay in Brasov for 2 nights.

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.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Brasov
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Drive 93 km, 3 hours 9 min

  • Peleș Castle
  • Sinaia Monastery
  • Pelișor Castle
  • Dimitrie Ghica Park
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On day 13 of your road trip in Romania, you’ll start and end your day in Brasov, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Brasov, there’s no need to rush. Experience Sinaia to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Romania!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Brasov
  • Bucharest
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Drive 186 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Cantacuzino Castle
  • Caraiman Monastery
  • Orthodox Monastery Ghighiu
  • Arboretum Chitila
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in Romania includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Bușteni, Ghighiu, and Chitila. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Bucharest, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bucharest, 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 Bucharest, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Bucharest - Departure day
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  • University's Square
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Day 15 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.
Personalize your itinerary
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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