Beautiful roads of Romania: a 7-day tour

Bucharest

Day 1: Welcome To Bucharest!

Welcome to Bucharest, the capital of Romania!

First, you'll pick up your rental car from the airport and go to your hotel.

After you check-in, embark on a guided tour in the city center and discover the main attractions.

Later, you'll have several restaurant recommendations - you must try some delicious Romanian dishes!  

Sinaia

Day 2: Explore Sinaia

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, it's time to pack and go to Sinaia. 

Sinaia is a beautiful mountain resort developed after the royal family built a castle here, Peles Castle, 100 years ago.

After you check-in at your hotel, you can go on a treasure hunt that will take you to see the main points of interest. You can also visit Peles Castle. In the evening, you'll spend the remainder of the night here.

Bran - Curtea De Arges

Day 3: Visit Dracula’s Castle!

Rise and shine! It's time to conquer the Romanian Mountains! 

Enjoy breakfast before leaving Sinaia behind to go to Bran. You will stop here to visit the best-known castle in Romania: Dracula’s Castle.

On the way, admire the high peaks because the road crosses the mountains. After you visit Bran Castle, go to Campulung Muscel, an old town, ex-capital of Romanian country centuries ago. Until you get there, stop and admire the Bucegi Mountains on one side and Piatra Craiului on the other. Afterward, you will spend your night in Campulung. 

Transfagarasan - Sibiu

Day 4: Witness The Highest Point In Transfagarasan!

Today, you'll take a tour of Transfagarasan Road, voted the most beautiful road in the world.

After breakfast, go to Curtea de Arges and continue until you reach Poenari Fortress. Stop here and climb 1,480 steps in the wood and admire the view from above.

After this, continue your ride to Balea lac, the highest point on Transfagarasan. Tight roads and unbelievable views will keep you alert during the whole road. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Sibiu, where you will spend your night. 

Paltinis - Sibiu

Day 5: Sightseeing In Sibiu

Have a quick breakfast before a day of exploring!

After spending several days in the car, you'll probably need a break.

Today, you'll have two options: stay in Sibiu and discover this amazing city, visiting its museums, attractions, and wandering on its narrow, medieval streets, or take your car to go to Paltinis, a mountain resort near Sibiu.

Finally, go back in the evening to your hotel in Sibiu. 

Transalpina - Horezu

Day 6: Ride The Highest Road In Romania: Transalpina

Today, you'll face a difficult dilemma: which road in Romania is your favorite? Take your car and drive to the highest road in the country, a road that is even wilder than Transfagarasan, Transalpina.

Explore alpine pastures and rocky peaks that will make you want to stop every other meter and will make you wonder: which one do you like better: Transfagarasan or Transalpina?

In the evening, you'll spend the night in Horezu, a mountain village known for its pottery masters. 

Horezu - Bucharest

Day 7: Bye Bucharest!

Today, marks your final day in Bucharest. 

You can spend your morning taking a walk in Horezu or go directly to Bucharest.

Drive and drop off your car at the airport and take the plane back home filled with memories and amazing pictures.