9-Day Romania road trip from Craiova to Râmnicu Vâlcea, Bucharest, Ploiești, and Brasov

Craiova has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Târgul de Crăciun Craiova. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,941 visitors.

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 Craiova, Casa Ghincea. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,494 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova is Big Ben. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,194 customers.

Locals recommend Craft as one of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 988 customers.

Craiova also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Craiova is Epoca Steak House & Wine Bar Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Craiova is Soho. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 844 customers.

Locals also enjoy Curtea Berarilor Craiova. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 714 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Romania!

Day 2 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Râmnicu Vâlcea for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Craiova is the amazing "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,057 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Parcul Tineretului. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,313 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Craiova is the outstanding Nicolae Romanescu Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,839 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Taverna D'Amici, one of the best restaurants in the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,995 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Levant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea. Restaurant Levant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 107 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea is Restaurantul Belvedere. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 542 customers.

After dinner, visit Brothers Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like ClubWinners. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 683 customers.

Alternatively, SOHO PUB is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Râmnicu Vâlcea and embark on a scenic drive to Bucharest, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Râmnicu Vâlcea and Ilfov County 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Zăvoi. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,683 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ștrand Ostroveni. This attraction, a beloved bowling alley, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 3,780 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Râmnicu Vâlcea is the stunning Anton Pann Memorial House. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 432 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cernica monastery. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,058 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Pasărea monastery. This orthodox monastery‎ and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,603 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Ilfov County, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bucharest. When you arrive in Bucharest you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like PAPILA. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 805 customers.

Locals also recommend Caru' cu bere, another of the best restaurants in Bucharest. Caru' cu bere is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30,392 customers.

After dinner, visit QP Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bucharest, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Zeppelin Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Zeppelin Pub has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 585 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 4 of your road trip across Romania, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Bucharest. You’ll stay in Bucharest for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Continental Forum Bucuresti, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Bucharest. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,305 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Bucharest is the 5-star The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection®. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,085 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Bucharest is the 3-star MyContinental Bucharest. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,632 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Tineretului Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,054 visitors.

Carol Park is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,167 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Constitution Square. This top-tier point of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 19,305 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Bucharest Fountains. Around 9,393 visitors have given this top-tier point of interest an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park. Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park is a popular park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,317 travelers.

Come to Bucharest prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Bucharest.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc, after your day of exploring the city of Bucharest. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,726 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Romania.

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 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 Ploiești. You’ll stay in Ploiești 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 Romanian Athenaeum. This much-appreciated concert hall and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,801 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cișmigiu Gardens. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36,761 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Izvor Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Izvor Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 19,208 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 King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 59,946 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 Ploiești. Ploiești 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 Dublin GrillHouse Pub. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 610 reviews.

The remarkable Bistro Deluxe is another top restaurant in Ploiești we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 310 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Jazz Cafe is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 209 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Ploiești, the fantastic Restaurant The New London. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,648 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bulevard Pub OK. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,024 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Fable. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 679 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in 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 Dimitrie Ghica Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,469 visitors.

Sinaia Monastery is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular monastery, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 11,170 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Peleș Castle. This attraction is an amazing castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,746 visitors.

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 Dimitrie Ghica Park in the city of Sinaia for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,469 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the town of Sinaia is the outstanding Sinaia Monastery. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,170 visitors, this monastery deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Peleș Castle. This attraction, a stunning castle, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,746 travelers.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Dei Frati, one of the best restaurants in the city of Brasov. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,030 customers.

Locals also recommend La Birou Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brasov. La Birou Bistro is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 968 customers.

After dinner, visit Tipografia, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Brasov. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,566 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Deane's. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,019 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Pitesti for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Brasov today is Tâmpa. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,855 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Pietrele lui Solomon, an outstanding park, in the city of Brasov. Around 3,471 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brasov is Brașov city hall. This amazing attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,011 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Parcul Nicolae Titulescu. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,848 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Romania, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Romania. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Tâmpa for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,855 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,471 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Brașov city hall. This attraction, a stunning building, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,011 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Parcul Nicolae Titulescu. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,848 travelers, the magnificent Parcul Nicolae Titulescu is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Pitesti, BURBON PUB - Turkish Pub & Lounge Pitesti. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 325 customers.

Locals recommend Terasa La George as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pitesti. Terasa La George is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Pitesti, Kell’s Craft Beer. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Urban Home. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 908 customers.

Barock is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Pitesti. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Romania with a toast!

Day 8 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Craiova for 1 night. 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 top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,623 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cathedral, Curtea de Argeș Monastery. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,479 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.

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 Craiova, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Iberico, one of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,229 customers.

Locals also recommend The Manor Restaurant & Lounge as one of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova. The Manor Restaurant & Lounge is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 717 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova is Taverna to Petrino. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

After dinner, visit Steam Punk, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Craiova. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Toska. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Alternatively, Miky's Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Craiova. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 523 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in Romania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Craiova 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.

Craiova's Old Town is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Craiova. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,944 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Craiova at Restaurant Baba Novac before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 531 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Dong Fang Restaurant Chinezesc for your last chance at a meal in the city of Craiova. The Dong Fang Restaurant Chinezesc restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 190 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Excelsior. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 458 customers.

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