Bucharest urban odyssey: 7 days of culture and relaxation

Morning: Visit to the National Museum of Romanian History (2 hours).
For tickets we recommend that you visit their website and make an online reservation
Tickets are 22 RON for adults, 11 RON for pensioners, 5.5 RON for pupils/students or people with disabilities. Also, ticket prices may vary from year to year.
Lunch: In the museum area (1 hour). We highly recommend Caru' cu Bere (Strada Stavropoleos 5, Bucharest).
After lunch: Visit to the Palace of Parliament - appointment required (2 hours).

Reservations for 1-9 people can only be made by phone, 24 hours before the visit, between 09:00-16:00, on the following numbers: +40 733 558 102 or +40 733 558 103.​
Visiting hours: daily 09:00 - 17:00
We recommend standard tour + basement for a complete experience.
The visit fee for 1 adult is 65 lei.
Visiting fee for 1 student is 35 lei (19 - 26 years old, with valid student card)
The visiting fee for 1 child is 25 lei (7 - 18 years old)

Access rules:
Access is ONLY with a valid identity document (ID card, ID card, passport).
The Standard Tour + Basement is inaccessible to people with locomotor disabilities
For reservations, please arrive at the information desk 15 minutes before the start of the tour; failure to arrive will result in the cancellation of your reservation..
There is no luggage storage space and we recommend that you DO NOT leave your luggage unattended!
On tour we recommend that you keep quiet and disciplined.
Evening: Dinner and a walk in Izvor Park to relax (2 hours). Approximately 10 minutes from the Caru' cu Bere and 5 minutes from the Palace of Parliament.

Morning: Visit to the National Art Museum of Romania (2 hours).

Please also visit their website as prices may differ from year to year.
Lunch: Near the museum (1 hour). You can visit, take pictures or do other activities around the Roman Athenaeum. Also nearby are the Memorial of the Renaissance, the Equestrian Statue of Charles I, the statue of Eve, the Royal Palace in Bucharest. Behind the museum you will find the Palace Hall, where with a bit of luck you can also find some concerts or events.
After lunch: Free time in Cișmigiu Park (3 hours). Approximately 10 minutes walk from Sala Palatului/Ateneul Roman.
Evening: Dinner in a Romanian restaurant (2 hours). We recommend nearby: "Restaurant Vatra", "La Ceaunu' Crăpat". Or if you want to venture towards the centre, you will find near the Roman Athenaeum, the restaurant "La Mama" or "Casa Românească".

Morning: Visit to the Village Museum (2 hours).
NO appointment is necessary for the visit
Ticket prices are: 30 RON for adults, 15 RON for senior citizens, 8 RON for pupils/students
Lunch: Close to the museum (1 hour). We recommend the H Brewery, Il Calcio, Hard Rock Cafe or maybe even Taverna Racilor. These are right near the museum. Afterwards you can take a walk for about 2-3 hours through the Herastrau Park, where you can also see the Island of Roses or maybe even take a boat or boat ride on the Herastrau Lake.
After lunch: Visit to the Ceaușescu House in Bd. Primaverii (3 hours).
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant with a view, e.g. in the Herăstrău area (2 hours).

Morning: Visit to the Botanical Garden "Dimitrie Brândză" (2 hours).
After the tour, we also recommend admiring the Cotroceni Palace, where you can also visit the Cotroceni National Museum..
Lunch: Lunch nearby, we recommend "Burgeria Cotroceni" or maybe even cheaper "JoilPot Cotroceni" (2 hours).
After lunch: Relaxation at Therme Bucharest - requires transport and reservation (if you want to save time waiting in line) (4 hours).
We recommend at Therme that you have a towel, slippers and read the rules. Please note that electronic devices will be left in the closet/locker room. Therme has 3 zones and 3 intervals. 3 hours, 4.5 hours or full day. We recommend the 4.5-hour interval, departure from Cotroceni at 4 p.m. and the visit starting at 6 p.m. (or when you arrive).
An advantageous route in terms of time would be by train from the North Railway Station to Otopeni Airport, and then by bus 442 to the Petrești station.
A simpler option would be Bolt/Uber, where the cost will be around 100 lei.
Evening: Return to accommodation and rest.

Morning: Walking and exploring in the Cotroceni neighborhood (3 hours).
Lunch: In Cotroceni (1 hour).
After lunch: Shopping in AFI Cotroceni or Mall Baneasa (2-3 hours).
Evening: Dinner in an area with popular restaurants, such as Piața Victoriei, Bd. Kiseleff (2 hours).

Morning: Packing and preparation for departure (2 hours).
Lunch:Depending on the flight schedule, maybe a little exploring in the area you are in or a quiet lunch (2 hours).
After lunch: Transport to the airport and departure (2 hours).
We would like to point out that from and to Otopeni Airport during peak hours you can take even 2 hours depending on where you are. Our recommendation is to allow a time margin of about 1 hour in addition to the 2 hours you need to be in the airport before boarding. We recommend checking in online and using your passports to speed up the boarding process.
You don't stay at security for more than 20-30 minutes. There is the possibility to scan passports at automated systems. Upon arrival in the country it is mandatory that passports are checked by the border police, where there may be delays. Also, not all flights will drop you off directly at the airport. There is a possibility to be transported by bus to Arrivals.