Romania & Moldova in 10 Days: Bucharest to Chisinau
A captivating 10-day cross-border Eastern European itinerary. Begin in Romania bustling capital of Bucharest, cross into Saxon Transylvania at Brasov, tour the cultural university center of Iasi, and board the cross-border train into Moldova for world-class wine cellars and cave monasteries.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Bucharest Arrival & Old Town
BucharestArrive in Bucharest. Explore the historic Lipscani district and the immense Palace of the Parliament.
Calea Victoriei & Village Museum
BucharestStroll elegant Calea Victoriei, visit the Romanian Athenaeum, and explore traditional peasant homesteads at Herastrau Park.
Carpathian Rail to Brasov
BrașovTake the scenic CFR train climbing into the Transylvanian Carpathians to Brasov. Walk around Piata Sfatului and the Black Church.
Bran Castle & Medieval Citadel
BrașovTake the local bus to Bran Castle in the morning, followed by panoramic views from Mount Tampa.
Scenic Train to Moldavia & Iasi
IașiTravel east across the mountains to Iasi, Romania historical cultural capital. Tour the Palace of Culture and historic monasteries.
Copou Park & Cross-Border Bus to Chisinau
IașiWander through Copou Park in the morning. In the afternoon, board the 3-hour express coach crossing into Moldova at Albita-Leuseni.
Chisinau Arrival & City Exploration
ChisinauExplore Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, the Triumphal Arch, and taste placinte pastries at a traditional tavern.
Subterranean Cricova Wine City
ChisinauTour the vast underground limestone avenues and cellars of Cricova aboard an electric shuttle train.
Orheiul Vechi Cave Monastery Day Trip
OrheiTake the local minibus to Butuceni. Hike along the dramatic river gorge to the medieval cave monastery carved into the cliff face.
Chisinau Central Market & Departure
ChisinauShop for Moldovan wines and artisan cheeses at the Central Market before heading to Chisinau Airport.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 7 days, drop Brasov and take the direct overnight sleeper train Prietenia straight from Bucharest to Chisinau.
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