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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.

Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Privat Tour från Bukarest
Bucharest
Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Privat Tour från Bukarest
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från$372/ person
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2-dagars Transylvania från Bukarest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara
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2-dagars Transylvania från Bukarest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara
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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