10 days in Danube Countries Itinerary
10 days in Danube Countries Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Romania trip planner
Start: Bucharest
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Bucharest
— 2 nights
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Brasov
— 2 nights
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Sighisoara
— 1 night
Drive
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Baia Mare
— 1 night
Drive
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Cluj-Napoca
— 1 night
Drive
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Sibiu
— 1 night
Drive
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Bucharest
— 1 night
End: Bucharest
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Bucharest — 2 nights
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The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): walk around Herăstrău Park, then make a trip to Stavropoleos Monastery, and then ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then take in the exciting artwork at Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", and finally stroll around Cismigiu Parc.
To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Bucharest online holiday planner.
If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiport is Henri Coandă International Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Brasov.
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Brasov — 2 nights
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With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.Venture out of the city with trips to Sinaia (Peles Castle & Manastirea Sinaia), Crucea Caraiman (in Busteni) and Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) (in Bran). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Church (Biserica Neagra), step into the grandiose world of Rasnov Citadel, steep yourself in history at Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer, and stop by Brasov Historical Center.
To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Brasov vacation builder app.
You can drive from Bucharest to Brasov in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Sighisoara.
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Sinaia, Crucea Caraiman, Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer, Rasnov Citadel
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Sighisoara — 1 night
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As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sighisoara itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Brasov to Sighisoara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Baia Mare.
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Baia Mare — 1 night
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Baia Mare is a municipality along the Săsar River, in northwestern Romania; it is the capital of Maramureș County. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Surdesti Wooden Church, see the interesting displays at Mineralogy Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wooden Churches of Maramures, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Stephen's Tower.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Baia Mare tour itinerary planning app.
Getting from Sighisoara to Baia Mare by car takes about 4.5 hours. October in Baia Mare sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Baia Mare tour itinerary planning app.
Getting from Sighisoara to Baia Mare by car takes about 4.5 hours. October in Baia Mare sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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Cluj-Napoca — 1 night
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The multicultural Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the historic region of Transylvania.On the 28th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Cheile Turzii, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedrala Sfantul Mihail, and then appreciate the history behind Rex Matia Corvin Statue.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Cluj-Napoca trip planner.
Traveling by car from Baia Mare to Cluj-Napoca takes 2.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Cluj-Napoca can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Sibiu.
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Sibiu — 1 night
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Reminiscent of the height of the bourgeoisie and retaining much of its medieval architecture, Sibiu is Romania's cultural gem.Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): examine the collection at Muzeul ASTRA, make a trip to Big Square (Piata Mare), then take in the views from Bridge of Lies, then take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Sfatului (The Tower of the Council), and finally take a stroll through Passage of Stairs.
To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Sibiu trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October in Sibiu, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can fly to Bucharest.
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Bucharest — 1 night
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On the 30th (Wed), savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Bucharest tour itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Sibiu to Bucharest by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Bucharest tour itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Sibiu to Bucharest by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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Maramures County travel guide
Maramureș is a county of Romania, in the Maramureș region. The county seat is Baia Mare.NameIn Hungarian, it is known as Máramaros megye, in Ukrainian as Мараморо́щина, and in German as Kreis Marmarosch.HistoryMaramureș County as an administrative division within Romania was formed following the union of Transylvania with Romania. During World War II, it was ceded to Hungary, and after the war returned to Romania. The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary. Since then Máramaros served as the north-eastern border of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1920, the Trianon Peace Treaty. 11th century historical Maramureș counties separation from Borsova (Rom. Borșa) 1241 Tartar invasion decimated about half of the local population 14th century Duke (knyaz) Bogdan of Maramureș said to be founder of Moldova In the Middle Ages, the historical region of Maramureș was known for its salt mines and later for its lumber In 1920 after the Treaty of Trianon, the northern part of the county became part of newly formed Czechoslovakia. The southern part (including Sighetu Marmației) became part of Romania. For more information regarding the history see Máramaros, referring the historical Hungarian name of the county.
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