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🌍 8 Days, 3 Cities: Cologne, Hamburg, Bucharest 🌍

Bengü Yücebalkan

Bengü Yücebalkan

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 8-day adventure through Cologne, Hamburg, and Bucharest. Discover iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in vibrant cultures. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, history, and delicious surprises!

Trip to Cologne

Day 1Art, Nature, and Wildlife in Cologne
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$215

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$ 46

1st Floor Köln

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Museum Ludwig
The formerly private collection of Peter Ludwig, with paintings, ceramics, sketches & prints.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln
Garden with 11.5 hectares of plants from all climatic zones, plus spring blooms & greenhouses.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Dank Augusta
An der sonnigen Südterrasse des Flora-Prachtbaus findet sich die leichte und ungewöhnliche Sommerküche von Dank Augusta. Phantasievolle Rezepturen, in Weckgläsern angerichtet, machen bekanntes Hausgemachtes zum ungewöhnlichen kleinen und großen Genuss unter freiem Himmel.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
6 - 9 min

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Cologne Zoological Garden
Long-established zoo with elephant park, aquarium & rainforest house, plus bird shows.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
8 - 10 min

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Max Stark
Max Stark ist ein beliebter Klassiker und nach wie vor ein Paradebeispiel für kölsche Brauhäuser, was die gute Küche, das süffige, eiskalte Päffgen-Kölsch und die kölsche Gastlichkeit betrifft.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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Cologne Triangle
Modern office building with an upscale restaurant & an observation deck for panoramic city views.
No time set
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Claudius Therme
Sleek spa with thermal pools & saunas, plus hot-stone treatments, relaxation rooms & upscale dining.
No time set
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Heumarkt
Spacious cobblestone plaza lined with cafes & renowned for its annual Christmas market.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Cathedrals, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Cologne
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$114

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$ 27

1st Floor Köln

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Pasticceria Galestro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Cologne Cathedral
Landmark Gothic cathedral with a huge facade, plus guided tours & Rhine views.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Saana Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$34
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Odysseum
High-tech & interactive science & technology museum aimed at children, plus 3D cinema & live shows.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Pizzeria Il Futuro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Deutzer Brücke
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Great St. Martin Church
Massive Romanesque church with a landmark tower built on top of Roman temple ruins.
No time set
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Historisches Rathaus der Stadt Köln
Germany's oldest city hall, this building displays a Renaissance loggia & Gothic-style tower.
No time set
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Heinzelmännchenbrunnen, Köln - Edmund Renard
Ornate 19th-century fountain & sculptures commemorating a local legend about house gnomes.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Breweries, Parks, and Thrills in Cologne
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$218

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$ 33

1st Floor Köln

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Gaffel Kölschbar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
28 - 41 min

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Rheinpark
Large landscaped park on both banks of the Rhine, with fountains, playgrounds, a cableway & tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Cologne Chocolate Museum
Exhibits tracing the history of chocolate, from the Aztecs to today, housed in waterside museum.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
35 - 42 min

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Restaurant Zambesi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
7 - 10 min

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Phantasialand
Popular theme park with roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus stage shows & accommodation.
2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Restaurant Fotiadis
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $1349 In total

Activities & Food:$1153
Transport:$196

Trip to Hamburg

Day 1Art, Nature, and Wildlife in Cologne
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$148

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$ 36

Novum Hotel Alster Hamburg St. Georg

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Mothers Fine Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Panoptikum
Germany's oldest wax museum is family-owned & features historical figures & modern celebrities.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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St. Pauli Piers
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
13 - 20 min

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St. Michael's Church
Baroque Lutheran church known for its 132m-tall copper-covered spire, with city views from the top.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Strauchs Falco
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
1 - 2 min

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International Maritime Museum
Huge collection of model ships, art, uniforms & photographs in Hamburg's oldest preserved warehouse.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Directions

NENI
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
13 - 20 min

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Hamburg Townhall
Vast neo-Renaissance town hall with a vaulted hallway & opulent state rooms, plus guided tours.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Car museum Prototyp
Vintage German race cars, as well as Porsches & Volkswagens, are the focus at this airy car museum.
No time set
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Chile House
1920s impressionist building constructed to resemble a ship housing restaurants, shops & offices.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Beatles-Platz
Steel statues of the Beatles, including early members, in a plaza shaped like a vinyl record.
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

U-Boot Museum Hamburg
Soviet submarine with guided tours giving information on the fleet & living conditions on board.
No time set
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$20
Day 2Cathedrals, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Cologne
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$114

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$ 15

Novum Hotel Alster Hamburg St. Georg

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Enjoy Coffee Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum in 3 buildings, with works from medieval altarpieces to contemporary photography.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
7 - 9 min

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St. Nikolai Main Church
Site of a church destroyed in WWII air raids, with a museum in the ruins & a viewing platform.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Happy Waffel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
4 - 6 min

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CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
Interactive museum tracing process of chocolate making, with custom-made bars, tastings & a shop.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Burgerlich GmbH
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
6 - 9 min

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Alster Arcade
Historic Venetian-style arcade along the waterfront featuring upscale shops & restaurants.
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Main Church of St. Catherine
First built in the 13th century, this Lutheran church features a reconstructed historic organ.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Breweries, Parks, and Thrills in Cologne
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$171

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$ 29

Novum Hotel Alster Hamburg St. Georg

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Wasserschloss Speicherstadt
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Deichtorhallen
Spacious, former market halls now an art museum exhibiting famous contemporary art & photographs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
7 - 9 min

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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
The city's tallest building, this Herzog & de Meuron landmark concert venue overlooks the harbor.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Ti Breizh-Haus der Bretagne
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$42
5 - 8 min

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Miniatur Wunderland
Vast, constantly expanding model railway exhibit based on famous global sites, with guided tours.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Avelino Tapas y Vino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Kunstmeile Hamburg
No time set
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Binnenalster
Vibrant urban lake featuring scenic city views, a walking path, boat rides & an annual festival.
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Lombard Bridge
No time set
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Brahms Museum
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1349 In total

Activities & Food:$1153
Transport:$196

Trip to Bucharest

Day 1Art, Nature, and Wildlife in Cologne
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$72

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$ 7

Calea Moșilor

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park
Large park featuring a lake with 5 small islands, plus a church, playgrounds & sports facilities.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Children's Town Bucharest
Amusement park with classic rides like bumper cars, plus playgrounds & interactive water features.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Trattoria Daimon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Tineretului Park
Big park known for its lake, Sala Polivalenta sports complex, kids' area & trails for cycling.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Grădina Cișmigiu
This tree-filled, English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Cafe Late
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Church of Saint George
Early 1700s Orthodox church with frescoes, mosaics & the ornate tomb of Constantin Brâncoveanu.
No time set
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Directions

University's Square
A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Cathedrals, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Cologne
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$104

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$ 7

Calea Moșilor

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Coffee Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Izvor Park
Urban green space opposite the Palace of Parliament featuring open lawn areas & a playground.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Drumul Taberei Park
Large urban green space with a lake & a pool, plus a botanical garden, skate park & running trails.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Directions

Burger Van
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
15 - 22 min

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Therme
Popular center featuring a range of mineral pools, waterslides, saunas & an indoor botanical garden.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38
30 - 36 min

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King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA
Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Fior di Poesia
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $1349 In total

Activities & Food:$1153
Transport:$196