Discover Banat in 2 Days - Rivers Legends and Living Traditions
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Experience the authentic beauty of western Romania on a captivating journey through the historic region of Banat. This two day tour blends traditional rural heritage, spectacular landscapes, and the legacy of ancient spa culture. The tour begins with a scenic ride on the historic Oravița–Anina Railway, one of the oldest mountain railways in Romania, offering impressive views as the train crosses tunnels, viaducts, and forested hills. The journey continues to Eftimie Murgu, where visitors can explore the traditional watermills along the scenic Rudăria Valley, a remarkable example of rural heritage. Next is the historic spa town of Băile Herculane, famous since Roman times for its thermal waters and elegant architecture. The highlight of our trips is the Danube Gorge where we will be having dinner, spending the night and exploring it the next day before heading back to Timisoara.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Train ticket Oravita-Anina
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Danube Gorge boat ride
- Entrance to the Apollo Baths in Herculane
What's not
- Lunch & dinner not included
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Unspoiled Romania
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Timișoara
- Its from-price is 327% above the median of the 39 experiences we list in Timișoara.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Timișoara
Timișoara is the main city of the Banat in western Romania, with colourful Habsburg squares, rose gardens, canals and a place in the story of 1989.
Timișoara is the largest city of the Banat, in western Romania near the Serbian and Hungarian borders, and the Habsburg era left it with wide squares and pastel baroque and Secession buildings. Union Square, with its baroque cathedral and the Serbian Orthodox cathedral, is the centre of the old town, while Victory Square is lined with the opera house and the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, with its coloured tiled roof.
Top-ranked sights in Timișoara: Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral.
