8 days in Romania Itinerary

As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Casa Vlad Dracul, take in the exciting artwork at Art & Crafts, go for a walk through Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway, then get to know the fascinating history of Sighisoara Historic Center, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church on the Hill, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Turnul Franghierilor. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Sighisoara Clock Tower, admire the striking features of The Fortified Church of Biertan, then take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Croitorilor, then explore the ancient world of Cetatea Rupea, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Saxon Church.

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Targoviste to Sighisoara is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Targoviste in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Sighisoara, with lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Targu Mures.

Târgu Mureș is the seat of Mureș County in the north-central part of Romania. On the 13th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Synagogue of Tg. Mures, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at La Gradina Zoo, then see the interesting displays at Petry Museum and Workshop, and finally step into the grandiose world of Targu Mures Fortress.

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You can drive from Sighisoara to Targu Mures in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Targu Mures, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Alba Iulia.

Alba Iulia is a city located on the Mureş River in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 63,536. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Citadel of Alba Iulia, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului (Coronation Cathedral), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral, and finally appreciate the history behind Obeliscul lui Horea, Closca si Crisan.

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You can drive from Targu Mures to Alba Iulia in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Alba Iulia are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hunedoara.

Change things up with these side-trips from Hunedoara: Colt Church (in Rau de Mori), Densus Church (in Densus) and Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa (in Sarmizegetusa).

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You can drive from Alba Iulia to Hunedoara in an hour. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride back home.