7-Day Romania Road Trip from Oradea to Hateg, Targu Mures, and Sighetu Marmatiei and surrounding area

Medieval St. Michael's Church and Union Square in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania.
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Romania.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Romania. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Cluj-Napoca, 1 night in Hateg, 1 night in Târgu Mureș, and 1 night in Sighetu Marmatiei, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Romania. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Cluj-Napoca, Hateg, Târgu Mureș, and Sighetu Marmatiei. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Romania you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Oradea, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Romania, including the stunning Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu and Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Romania. From the magnificent Prislop Monastery to the breathtaking Salina Turda and Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle), your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable The Bridge of Lies and learn more about the unique Bârsana Monastery to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Cluj-Napoca, Hateg, Târgu Mureș, and Sighetu Marmatiei, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Romania. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Romania.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Romania. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Romania.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Romania.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Romania has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Romania. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Romania extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

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

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Cluj Napoca upperview.Cluj-Napoca / 3 nights
Photo of the Small Square piata mica, the second fortified square in the medieval Upper town of Sibiu city, Romania.Sibiu
Baia Mare - city in RomaniaBaia Mare
Hateg - city in RomaniaHateg / 1 night
Târgu Mureș - city in RomaniaTârgu Mureș / 1 night
Sighetu Marmatiei - city in RomaniaSighetu Marmatiei / 1 night

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Attractions

Castelul Corvinilor, Hunedoara, RomaniaCastelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle)
Photo of Salt Mine Salina Turda in Romania.Salina Turda
Photo of Prislop monastery in Romania.Prislop Monastery
Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Metropolitan Area, Cluj, RomaniaCentral Park Simion Bărnuțiu
Podul MinciunilorThe Bridge of Lies
Bârsana Monastery, Maramureș, RomaniaBârsana Monastery
Grădina Botanică Alexandru Borza, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Metropolitan Area, Cluj, RomaniaAlexandru Borza Botanical Garden
Cetățuia Park
Memorial to the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance
Photo of Beautiful cloudy sunset over Union Square - Piata Unirii Timisoara. Aerial view from Timisoara taken by a professional drone .Unirii Square
Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park
City Park "Queen Mary"
Photo of traditional houses from Berbesti, Maramures. Dimitrie Gusti National Village museum in Bucharest, ROMANIA.Maramures Village Museum
Students' Cultural House, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Metropolitan Area, Cluj, RomaniaStudents' Cultural House
Nicula Monastery, Cluj, RomaniaNicula Monastery
Mara Park
Centrul vechi
Assumption Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Metropolitan Area, Cluj, RomaniaAssumption Cathedral
Cuiul
Mihai Vodă Monastery

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Small car

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small car
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Day 1

Day 1 – Oradea - arrival day

  • Cluj-Napoca - Arrival day
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Your road trip adventure in Romania begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Oradea. You’ll stay in Oradea for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Oradea has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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 Oradea, Samsara Foodhouse - Cluj restaurant plant-based. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,806 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea is Tortelli Pasta Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,372 customers.

Locals recommend Olivo Caffe & Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,251 customers.

Oradea also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Oradea is Café Bulgakov. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Oradea is O'Peter's Irish Pub & Grill. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,993 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Soviet. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,778 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Romania!

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Day 2

Day 2 – Oradea

  • Cluj-Napoca
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Drive 14 km, 47 min

  • Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park
  • Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu
  • Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
  • Assumption Cathedral
  • Cetățuia Park
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Oradea has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Oradea by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Oradea. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Oradea, like the extraordinary Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,719 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Oradea is the spectacular Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,937 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,157 visitors.

"Dormition of the Mother of God" Metropolitan Cathedral is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This church is a popular destination among visitors in Oradea. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,669 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Cetățuia Park. Cetățuia Park is a park and popular attraction in Oradea. More than 11,462 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Oradea does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Oradea on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Romania, be sure to eat at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Oradea is the popular GARLIC - bites&tales. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Oradea is Roots Urban Tastery. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Che Guevara Social Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Oradea for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,589 customers.

Klausen Pubhouse is another of the most popular bars in the city of Oradea. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,736 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Oradea is Shadow Cafe-Bar. Shadow Cafe-Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,086 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Oradea!

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Day 3

Day 3 – Turda, Nicula, and Hateg

  • Hateg
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Drive 293 km, 4 hours 11 min

  • Nicula Monastery
  • Salina Turda
  • Mihai Vodă Monastery
  • More

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Turda. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Hateg. You’ll stay in Hateg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Turda’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Turda, start your day with a visit to the amazing Salina Turda. This much-appreciated salt mine and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 27,771 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mihai Vodă Monastery. This place of worship and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 660 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Turda has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Hateg. Hateg offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

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Day 4

Day 4 – Hateg, Hunedoara County, Sibiu, and Targu Mures

  • Sibiu
  • Hateg
  • Târgu Mureș
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Drive 288 km, 4 hours 36 min

  • Prislop Monastery
  • Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle)
  • The Bridge of Lies
  • More

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Hateg and embark on a scenic drive to Targu Mures, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Hateg 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 Hateg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Prislop Monastery. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 22,759 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle). This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 42,393 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Taverna Diavolului. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,839 customers.

Locals also recommend Hotel Privo, another of the best restaurants in Targu Mures. Hotel Privo is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,151 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Negro Cafe&Lounge. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,496 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit J'ai Bistrot to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Targu Mures, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,001 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Piaf Cafe. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Piaf Cafe has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

The Office - Clubul Presei is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 711 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!

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Day 5

Day 5 – Baia Mare and Sighetu Marmatiei

  • Sighetu Marmatiei
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Drive 227 km, 3 hours 55 min

  • Bârsana Monastery
  • Memorial to the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance
  • Cuiul
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Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Târgu Mureș and embark on a scenic drive to Sighetu Marmatiei, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Târgu Mureș and Maramureș 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 Târgu Mureș. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Memorial to the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,363 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Cuiul. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,391 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Sighetu Marmatiei and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the region of Maramureș County has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Bârsana Monastery. This attraction is a place of worship that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 19,651 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Maramureș County, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Sighetu Marmatiei. When you arrive in Sighetu Marmatiei 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 Casa Iurca de Călineşti. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,555 customers.

Locals also recommend Hotel Grădina Morii, another of the best restaurants in Sighetu Marmatiei. Hotel Grădina Morii is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,306 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Casa Veche. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Carisma to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Sighetu Marmatiei, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 347 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Old Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Old Pub has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 340 customers.

Cowley's Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 203 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!

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Day 6

Day 6 – Lazu Baciului and Oradea

  • Baia Mare
  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Sighetu Marmatiei
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Drive 216 km, 4 hours 1 min

  • Maramures Village Museum
  • City Park "Queen Mary"
  • Centrul vechi
  • Mara Park
  • More

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 Lazu Baciului and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Oradea. You will stay in Oradea for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lazu Baciului is the amazing Maramureș Village Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,508 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Lazu Baciului 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 Oradea, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try London Brothers, one of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 736 customers.

Locals also recommend Klausen Burger as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea. Klausen Burger is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,882 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea is Euphoria Biergarten. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,949 customers.

After dinner, visit Enigma, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Oradea. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Charlie. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,712 customers.

Alternatively, Irish & Music Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Oradea. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,594 customers.

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

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Day 7

Day 7 – Oradea - departure day

  • Cluj-Napoca - Departure day
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  • Students' Cultural House
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Day 7 of your road trip in Romania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Oradea 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.

Students' Cultural House is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Oradea. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,473 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Oradea at Roata before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,229 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Jaxx for your last chance at a meal in the city of Oradea. The Jaxx restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,258 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Rochelle Restaurant & Pub. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,231 customers.

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

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