Bucharest in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Bucharest covers the capital, Transylvania and beyond. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Romania — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: city & Palace
2Day 2: Transylvania
3Day 3: salt mine or coast
4Capital & beyond

Day 1: the capital

Old Town, the Palace and communism history.

Day 2: Transylvania

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

Day 3: beyond

The Slănic salt mine or the Black Sea coast.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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De volta à comunista Bucharest Tour: Parliament Palace + Authentic 80s Apartment

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Bucharest in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Bucharest?

Three days is ideal — the capital on day one, a Transylvania day trip to Dracula’s and Peleș castles on day two, and the Slănic salt mine or Black Sea coast on day three.

What is the best day trip from Bucharest for 3 days?

Transylvania’s castles are the most iconic, the salt mine the most unusual, and the Black Sea coast the most relaxing; all reward a third day.

How do I plan a 3-day Bucharest itinerary?

Spend day one in the capital, day two in Transylvania, and day three at the salt mine or coast, booking the popular castle day trips ahead.