Two-Week Relaxed Romania Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Timișoara to Hateg, Cluj Napoca, and Oradea

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Timisoara, Romania. The Dome in Union Square, Banat historical region.
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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 15-day relaxed road trip in Romania! Timișoara, Deva, Hunedoara County, Hateg, Orăștioara de Sus, Simeria, Sarmizegetusa, Mălăiești, Bănița, Densuș, Geoagiu-Băi, Cluj Napoca, Tureni, Bologa, and Oradea await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Romania, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Timișoara, 3 nights in Hateg, 3 nights in Cluj Napoca, and 3 nights in Oradea, 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 Timișoara, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-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 15 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 15-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 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 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 15-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

  • Timișoara - Arrival day
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  • Union Square
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Your relaxed road trip through Romania starts when you reach the incredible city of Timișoara, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Timișoara and begin your adventure in Romania.

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

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

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Timișoara
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour

  • Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Roses Park
  • Theresia Bastion
  • Botanic Park
  • Banat Village Museum
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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.

Exploring the food culture in Timișoara 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 city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Timișoara’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Romania.

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 3

Day 3

  • Timișoara
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Drive 8 km, 43 min

  • Clăbucet Park
  • Scârț, a Chill Place
  • Victory Square
  • The Old Town of Timișoara
  • Liberty Square
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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 Timișoara. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Timișoara that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Romania more memorable.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Timișoara 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 Timișoara and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Timișoara
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Drive 14 km, 1 hour 12 min

  • Parcul Uzinei
  • Magyarok Nagyasszonya Temesvar Millenium Church
  • Stephen the Great Bridge
  • Regina Maria Park
  • Ion Creangă Children's Park
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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.

Bring home unique finds from Timișoara's bustling shopping hub, Iulius Town. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, Iulius Town offers plenty of options, including restaurants, primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

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 Timișoara, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Timișoara and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Timișoara!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Timișoara
  • Hateg
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Drive 207 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • Citadel Park
  • Statue of Decebal
  • Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle)
  • Prislop Monastery
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Day 5 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Romania lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Hateg, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

In Hateg, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Romania.

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 143 km, 2 hours 52 min

  • Sarmizegetusa Regia
  • Gradistea Muncelului - Cioclovina Natural Park
  • Arboretum Park Simeria
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Your relaxed road trip in Romania continues on day 6 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Romania better by exploring the top attractions of Hateg and beyond. With 2 nights 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 new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Hateg has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the town.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Hateg. The bars in Hateg make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Romania!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Hateg
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Drive 158 km, 2 hours 43 min

  • Bison Nature Reserve
  • Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
  • Cetatea Mălăieşti
  • Banita Gorges
  • Bolii Cave
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On day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Romania, you’ll explore the area around Hateg, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. 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.

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.

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

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.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Hateg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Romania.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Hateg
  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 239 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Densuș Church
  • Clocota Fall
  • Germisara - Roman Termal Bath
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Day 8 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Romania offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Cluj Napoca for 3 nights.

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

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 Cluj Napoca.

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.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Cluj Napoca 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 9

Day 9

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 94 km, 2 hours 8 min

  • Cheile Turzii
  • Tureni Gorge
  • Wind Mill
  • Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park
  • Grigorescu
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Romania, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Cluj Napoca and visit amazing attractions in Cluj Napoca and Tureni, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Cluj Napoca, 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 for the day, you’ll return to Cluj Napoca and your accommodation.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Cluj Napoca and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 5 km, 45 min

  • Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu
  • Cetățuia Park
  • Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
  • Centru
  • Strada Republicii
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Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Cluj Napoca.

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.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

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

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 11

Day 11

  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Oradea
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Drive 159 km, 3 hours 11 min

  • Fortress of Bologa
  • Holy Cross Monastery
  • Oradea Fortress
  • Parcul Libertatii
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip across Romania offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Oradea, where you’ll stay for 3 nights.

You'll be staying in Oradea on this laid-back road trip through Romania. You'll stay here for 3 nights.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Oradea 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 Oradea and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

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 12

Day 12

  • Oradea
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Drive 12 km, 46 min

  • Aquapark Nymphaea
  • Mushroom Hill
  • Magnolia Park
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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.

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 Oradea.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Oradea
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Drive 6 km, 30 min

  • Neologue Synagogue Sion
  • Canons' Row
  • Oradea Town Hall
  • Black Eagle Palace
  • Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului
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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 Timișoara. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Timișoara that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Romania more memorable.

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 Oradea, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Toast to another amazing day in Romania!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Oradea
  • Timișoara
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Drive 178 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Țării Crișurilor Museum
  • Oradea Zoo
  • Moskovits Palace
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Day 14 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 Timișoara. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

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.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Romania!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Timișoara - Departure day
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  • Alpinet Park
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Day 15 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 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-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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