Winter Adventure in Romania – 17 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2025

Day 1: Arrival & Evening Stroll

Morning: Your flight lands in Bucharest at 18:30. Take the Express Bus E2 from Henri Coandă Airport to the city centre (≈40 min).

Afternoon: After checking into your hotel in the Old Town, enjoy a brief walk to the illuminated University Square Christmas Market, where you can sip hot mulled wine and browse festive handicrafts.

Evening: Have a relaxed dinner at a traditional Romanian restaurant in the Lipscani district, then retire early to recover from travel.

Day 2: Bucharest Highlights & Christmas Market

Morning: Begin with a guided tour of the colossal Palace of the Parliament (≈2 h, pre‑booked tickets). Afterwards, stroll through Herăstrău Park for winter scenery.

Afternoon: Explore the historic Old Town (Lipscani) on foot, visiting the National Museum of Romanian History and enjoying a coffee in a cozy café.

Evening: Return to the University Square Christmas Market for live carol singers, a chance to buy souvenirs, and a hearty dinner at a nearby market stall.

Day 3: Day Trip to Brașov

Morning: Catch an early train from Bucharest North Station to Brașov (≈2.5 h). Upon arrival, wander the charming Council Square (Piața Sfatului) and admire its colorful buildings.

Afternoon: Visit the imposing Black Church and then take the historic cable car up to Tâmpa Mountain for panoramic views and a short winter hike.

Evening: Enjoy a traditional Transylvanian dinner in Brașov before boarding the evening train back to Bucharest, arriving late at night.

Day 4: Sinaia & Peles Castle

Morning: Take a train to Sinaia (≈1 h). Tour the opulent Peles Castle, exploring its lavish interiors and surrounding gardens dusted with snow.

Afternoon: Walk to the nearby Sinaia Monastery and then hike the short trail to the Bucegi Plateau viewpoint, offering stunning alpine scenery.

Evening: Return to Bucharest by train. Spend your final night enjoying a farewell dinner in the Old Town, perhaps trying the local dish “ciorbă de burtă”.

Day 5: Departure

Morning: Check out of the hotel and take the airport shuttle (E2) to Henri Coandă Airport for your 05:45 am flight.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Airport Express Bus (round‑trip) – 1 h total, €12
• Palace of the Parliament tour – 2 h, €10
• Herăstrău Park walk – 1 h, free
• Old Town (Lipscani) exploration – 2 h, free
• University Square Christmas Market (food & drinks) – 2 h, €20
• Train Bucharest–Brașov (round‑trip) – 5 h, €30
• Black Church entrance – 1 h, €5
• Tâmpa Mountain cable car – 1 h, €8
• Brașov dinner – 2 h, €25
• Train Bucharest–Sinaia (round‑trip) – 2 h, €15
• Peles Castle tour – 2 h, €12
• Sinaia Monastery visit – 1 h, free
• Bucegi Plateau hike – 2 h, free
• Final night dinner in Bucharest – 2 h, €30
• Miscellaneous (snacks, coffee, souvenirs) – – , €30
• Total Estimated Cost: €225

Tips

For a more relaxed pace, consider skipping the Brașov day and spending an extra half‑day in Bucharest to explore museums or the nearby Snagov Monastery. If you’d like to extend the trip, add a full day in Sibiu to experience another charming Christmas market and the nearby Făgăraș Fortress. Dress in layers, waterproof boots, and bring a warm hat and gloves, as December weather can be icy and snowy.