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Home/Destinations/Bucharest/Bucharest in 2 days
2 days · Bucharest itinerary

Bucharest in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Bucharest lets you reach Transylvania. This 2-day itinerary adds Dracula’s Castle and Peleș — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & Palace
  2. 2Day 2: Dracula’s Castle
  3. 3Peleș & Brașov
  4. 4Transylvania

Day 1: the capital

Old Town, the Palace and communism history.

Day 2: Transylvania

Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, Peleș and Brașov.

Evening: return

Back to Bucharest for dinner.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bucharest — prices per person.

Private Walking Tour: Essential Bucharest + Hidden Gems
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Private Walking Tour: Essential Bucharest + Hidden Gems
5.0(53)·2–3 hours
from$83/ person
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Private Tour to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle from Bucharest
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Private Tour to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle from Bucharest
5.0(44)·12–13 hours
from$158/ person
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Contrasts of Communism - Small Group Walking Tour in Bucharest
Bucharest
Contrasts of Communism - Small Group Walking Tour in Bucharest
5.0(47)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest
Bucharest
2-Day Private Tour of Transylvania from Bucharest
5.0(30)·2 days
from$401/ person
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Full-Day Private Tour to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov from Bucharest
Bucharest
Full-Day Private Tour to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov from Bucharest
5.0(26)·6–8 hours
from$232/ person
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Experience Athenaeum on Private Bucharest Walking Tour
Bucharest
Experience Athenaeum on Private Bucharest Walking Tour
5.0(27)·1 hour
from$57/ person
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8h Dracula's Castle Private Tour from Bucharest - Fast Tour
Bucharest
8h Dracula's Castle Private Tour from Bucharest - Fast Tour
5.0(21)·7–8 hours
from$367/ person
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Private Day Tour: Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle
Bucharest
Private Day Tour: Dracula's Castle and Peles Castle
5.0(22)·9 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator

Bucharest in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Bucharest?
Two days covers the capital — the Old Town, the Palace of the Parliament and communism history — on day one, and a Transylvania day trip to Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, Peleș Castle and Brașov on day two.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Bucharest?
The Palace of the Parliament and Old Town, and a Transylvania day trip to Dracula’s Castle, Peleș Castle and Brașov.
Is the Dracula’s Castle day trip worth it?
Yes — combining Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, the fairy-tale Peleș Castle and medieval Brașov, it’s the most rewarding day trip from Bucharest.

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Old Town & City ToursDracula’s Castle & TransylvaniaPeleș Castle & BrașovPalace of the ParliamentCommunism History