Description
✦ Quick Highlights
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Explore Trajan’s Bridge ruins in Drobeta
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Scenic Iron Gates Gorge excursion & boat cruise
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Discover the dramatic Cazanele Mici & Mari
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Charming overnights in Drobeta & Orșova
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Return via Craiova, with Bucharest finale
📝 Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Bucharest → Drobeta Turnu Severin
Meet your guide in Bucharest and transfer westward toward the Danube frontier. On arrival in Drobeta Turnu Severin, visit the remains of Trajan’s Bridge, the legendary Roman crossing built in 105 AD. Overnight in Drobeta, where the Danube first enters the gorge.
Day 2 – Iron Gates Gorge & Orșova
Embark on an excursion to Orșova, the gateway to the Iron Gates. Enjoy a boat trip through the gorge, where the Danube carves its way between the Carpathians and the Balkans. Marvel at the Decebalus rock sculpture, Europe’s tallest carved rock face, and the panoramic cliffs. Overnight in Drobeta.
Day 3 – Cazanele Mici & Cazanele Mari
Board a boat for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Danube Gorges. Navigate the Cazanele Mici & Mari, narrow straits flanked by sheer limestone walls rising dramatically from the river. Explore hidden caves and monasteries along the banks. Overnight stay in Orșova, a peaceful riverside town.
Day 4 – Return via Craiova → Bucharest
After breakfast, depart northward, stopping in Craiova to explore its historic center and lively boulevards. Continue the journey to Bucharest, where you’ll spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 5 – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
✅ What’s Included
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4 nights accommodation (Drobeta, Orșova, Bucharest)
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Breakfast daily
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Private transfers with English-speaking guide
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Boat excursions on the Danube Gorges
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Visits to Trajan’s Bridge ruins, Orșova, Craiova
