Apr–Oct usually brings together more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
ROMANIA · HISTORY + CULTURE
ROMANIA — TRANSYLVANIAN CASTLES
Castles, legends and medieval cities across Transylvania.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCEHistory + Culture
COUNTRYRomania
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bucharest → Brașov → Bran → Sighișoara → Sibiu
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Bucharest Heritage
2Braşov historic center
3Bran Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Castles, legends and medieval cities across Transylvania. The combination of Bucharest and Sibiu gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bucharest
First hours in Bucharest for monuments, traditions and daily life in Bucharest and adapting to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Bucharest → Brașov
The route between Bucharest and Brașov changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter Brașov's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 3
Brașov in depth
The stay in Brașov continues with Brașov's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 4
Braşov → Bran
From Brașov to Bran, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Bran's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 5
Bran — full day
Day in Bran for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Bran.
DAY 6
Bran → Sighișoara
Moving from Bran to Sighișoara. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Sighișoara.
DAY 7
Sighișoara — landscapes and culture
Sighișoara gets a full day for Sighișoara's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 8
Sighișoara → Sibiu
Departure from Sighișoara towards Sibiu, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Sibiu.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Bucharest to Sibiu, cities, monuments and traditions reveal different layers of the destination's history and identity.
YOUR WAY
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