9-Day Romania Road Trip from Craiova traveling west to Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Timișoara, Sibiu, and Bucharest

Craiova has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,690 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 Epoca Steak House & Wine Bar Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Craiova also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Craiova is Soho. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 844 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Craiova is Curtea Berarilor Craiova. This bar is rated an average 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 Drobeta-Turnu Severin 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 Craiova's Old Town. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,252 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Nicolae Romanescu Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,785 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Drobeta-Turnu Severin, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try NEST Hotel & Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,017 customers.

Locals also recommend Kripton Pub&Grill as one of the best restaurants in the city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin. Kripton Pub&Grill is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,873 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin is Good Burger. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 634 customers.

After dinner, visit C’PUB, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 312 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Timișoara. You’ll stay in Timișoara for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Craiova’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Craiova, start your day with a visit to the amazing Severin Medieval Fortress. This much-appreciated fortress and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,056 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Fântâna Cinetică. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,974 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Water Castle to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Water Castle is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,269 visitors.

The lovely "Saint Ana" Monastery is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,227 visitors have left this place of worship average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Craiova has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Timișoara. Timișoara 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 Neața Omelette Bistro. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,131 reviews.

The remarkable NARU is another top restaurant in Timișoara we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Papa Sam is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,043 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Timișoara, the fantastic The 80's Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,176 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Csíki Beer House. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Berăria 700. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,227 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

You still have 2 nights left in Timișoara.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Bigar Cascade Falls. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,688 visitors.

Izvorul Bigăr is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,907 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Romania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Timișoara.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara, like Berăria 700. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,227 customers.

The Drunken Rat Pub is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Timișoara. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,371 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Timișoara, The Scotland Yard. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like D'arc pe mal. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,615 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Romania!

On day 5 of your road trip across Romania, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Craiova. You’ll stay in Craiova 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 Pensiunea Red Rose, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Craiova. This guesthouse has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 386 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Craiova is the 5-star ZET Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 58 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Craiova is the 3-star PENSIUNEA UNO. This 3-star guesthouse has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 151 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 in the city of Craiova, like the outstanding Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,321 visitors.

Roses Park, Timișoara is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Craiova. This incredible attraction is a rose garden and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,126 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Craiova is the extraordinary Ion Creangă Children's Park. This park is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,012 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Theresia Bastion. Around 2,534 visitors have given this architectural structure an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic piața Unirii. Piața Unirii is a popular square, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,959 travelers.

Come to Craiova 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 Craiova.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Rivière Brasserie, after your day of exploring the city of Craiova. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,839 customers.

Dinar Restaurant is another of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,177 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Craiova is The Scotland Yard. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

Locals recommend Scârț, a Chill Place, one of the best bars in the city of Craiova, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,451 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Craiova, Irish Public House. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Joy Pub is also one of the best bars in the city of Craiova. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 917 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Craiova and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Sibiu. You will stay in Sibiu 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 Victory Square. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,402 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Botanic Park. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,008 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Craiova is the outstanding Libertății Square in Timișoara. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,907 visitors.

The spectacular Banat Village Museum, Timișoara is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating architectural structure and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,638 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Craiova by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Sibiu, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Cuptor, one of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,526 customers.

Locals also recommend Cafe Wien as one of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu. Cafe Wien is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,020 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu is Supporter Sports Pub & Grill. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

After dinner, visit Music Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Sibiu. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,373 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Craiova is the amazing The Bridge of Lies. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,633 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible The Large Square. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,318 visitors.

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Craiova. This well-known attraction, a spectacular protected area, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 20,525 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Craiova 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 Ștrand Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,947 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try PAPILA, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest is Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,726 customers.

After dinner, visit QP Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Zeppelin Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

Alternatively, Control Club is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bucharest. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,063 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Craiova. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Craiova. You’ll stay in Craiova for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Craiova’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Craiova, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cișmigiu Gardens. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 34,920 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Carol Park. This urban park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,216 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Tineretului Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Tineretului Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 35,370 visitors.

The lovely Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 29,915 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 57,016 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Craiova has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Craiova. Craiova 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 Craft. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 988 reviews.

The remarkable Iberico is another top restaurant in Craiova we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,229 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous The Manor Restaurant & Lounge is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 717 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Craiova, the fantastic Steam Punk. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Toska. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Miky's Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 523 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in 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.

Parcul Tineretului is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Craiova. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,134 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 Curtea Berarilor Craiova before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 714 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Steam Punk for your last chance at a meal in the city of Craiova. The Steam Punk restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Taverna to Petrino. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 526 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!