5-day city break in vibrant Bucharest
A five-day city break in Bucharest is all you need to get a glimpse of Romania. Bucharest, the capital of Romania, will unveil to you its main attractions, an old town designed for parties and a history that shaped the town and made it an interesting mix of old and new.
After you’ve met Bucharest, spend the next two days outside it. Visit beautiful castles and enjoy a green paradise with rich fauna and flora. If you plan to stay longer, spice your holiday with other day trips from Bucharest.
Services
Included:
- A friendly, English-speaking guide
- Assistance during the entire tour
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Wifi in the car
- 4 nights accommodation (local taxes included)
- 4 x Breakfast
- Private transfer from the airport on day 1
- Private transfer to the airport on day 5
- Entrance fees
Excluded:
- Other Meals
- Medical insurance
Optional:
- Boat trip in the Neajlov Delta (from USD 20 per person)
- Peles & Bran Castle visits (from USD 20 per person)
- Single supplement
Itinerary at a Glance
Bucharest
Welcome to Bucharest!
Bucharest
Explore the Old Town and highlights of Bucharest
Bucharest - Comana - Bucharest
Enjoy a green paradise at the Neajlov Delta
Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Bucharest
Explore incredible castles
Bucharest
Bye, Bucharest!
Detailed Itinerary
Bucharest
Day 1: Welcome to Bucharest!
Your first day in Bucharest is for relaxing. A private driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. For the rest of the day, discover the city on your own or simply opt to recover after your flight. The choice is entirely yours!
Bucharest
Day 2: Explore the Old Town and highlights of Bucharest
Begin your day with a walking tour in the Old Town of Bucharest. Admire the ruins of old inns, beautiful palaces built a century ago, and ancient churches camouflaged amongst modern pubs and restaurants.
Parliament Palace, the second-largest building in the world, will stun you with its opulence and powerful aura. Built by Nicolae Ceaușescu, the Romanian dictator, it is an important building from the Communist era. Next, the National Village Museum will offer an oasis of tranquility in the city, filled with buildings and traditional houses from the important regions of Romania.
Bucharest - Comana - Bucharest
Day 3: Enjoy a green paradise at the Neajlov Delta
Leave behind the noise of the city and discover a green paradise located just 30km outside of Bucharest: the Neajlov Delta. There you can visit the Comana Monastery built by Vlad the Impaler, an icon who inspired the character of Dracula. You could take a boat trip and admire the varied fauna and flora, for an unforgettable experience surrounded by natural beauty.
Then, spend a free afternoon back in Bucharest, where you could enjoy shopping or walking around in search of more city sights and attractions.
Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Bucharest
Day 4: Explore incredible castles
Use this day to visit two amazing icons of Romanian history and architecture: Peles Castle and Bran Castle. Peles Castle is located in Sinaia, a beautiful mountain resort town, and will greet you with its sprawling panoramas and opulent rooms. Meanwhile, Bran Castle is known as Dracula's home, and a visit of its spectacular interior is a must. There, you will discover a unique facet of Romanian history and learn all about the castle's connection to the famous vampire.
Bucharest
Day 5: Bye, Bucharest!
This Bucharest city break will have hopefully increased your appetite to explore the rest of the country! Romania's many other wonders await with pleasant surprises of their own. For now, though, it is time to say goodbye: a private driver will transfer you to the airport in time for your departure flight. Safe travels, and visit again soon!
