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

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

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.

Explore more in Bucharest

Old Town & City Tours Dracula’s Castle & Transylvania Peleș Castle & Brașov Palace of the Parliament Communism History