From Belgrade: Private Day Trip to Romania
ID: GYG126950-188492
Category:
Country: Serbia
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Spend the day in Romania and get a taste for a different culture on a private day trip to Timișoara from Belgrade. Explore one of Romania's biggest cities, built on the site of an ancient Roman fortress.
Depart Belgrade and relax in air-conditioned comfort on the 2.5-hour journey to Timișoara across the border in western Romania.
Meet a local guide on arrival to take a 2.5-hour tour of the historic inner city of Cetate, and admire the Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings and large public squares from the Austrian Empire. Gaze at the impressive Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral, along with the Romanian Opera House. Continue to Liberty Square to see the Old City Hall that reflects the city's mix of cultures and religions.
Move on to Union Square, dominated by St. George's Cathedral, and then walk through the ruins of the old fortress. Discover highlights such as the defensive walls of the Theresia Bastion, and then break for lunch at your own expense and follow your guide`s recommendations taste traditional food at a local restaurant. Get about 3 hours of free time in the afternoon to explore at leisure before the return journey to Belgrade.
Highlights
- Visit the historic city of Timișoara
- Explore the first city in Europe to use horse-drawn trams and electric street lightning
- Hear stories about the 1989 revolution against the Communist regime
- Get some free time to explore on your own and find a nice spot for lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to the border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pickup from your accommodation in Belgrade.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
