Danube Gorge & Banat Waterfalls
Overview
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Book a full day to explore some of the amazing places the Banat Region has to offer. Enjoy the complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Timisoara and explore the South-Western part of Romania in the company of a professional guide. See the most spectacular part of Danube, the 2nd largest river of Europe. Enjoy the view of the largest rock sculpture in Europe - Decebalus. Take the cruise on a small boat and see the stunning views of "The Couldrons" from the water. Enjoy an excellent lunch in a restaurant on the Danube's shore. See two of the nicest waterfalls in Banat on the way back to Timisoara. Drop off anywhere in Timisoara.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Statue of King Decebalus
Straight drive from Timisoara ( around 3h drive ) all the way to the Danube Gorge where we will be taking about the biggest rock sculpture in Europe and get some great photos of Decebal, the last king of the Dacians.
Danube Gorge
Our journey continues with the highlight of our trip - a motor boat ride on through the Danube Gorge. The narrowest part of the Danube river is right here, creating a natural border between Romania and Serbia and we'll explore the 9km by motorboat.
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Danube Gorge & Banat Waterfall
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Timisoara
Lunch
Danube Gorge Boat Ride
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing and Enjoyable
438eunices,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I were in Timisoara for a wedding and extended our stay to visit other parts of Romania. We choose this tour because we were interested in spending time in the nature, rather than visiting castles or cities. Our guide was Andrei, who picked us up punctually. We enjoyed learning the history of Timisoara and Romania, and hearing about his own family's experience in Romania's transformation from communism to EU membership. The 3-hour drive through the countryside was very pleasant. We visited two waterfalls before the river cruise, which was the highlight. If you are looking for spectacular waterfalls or caves, you may be disappointed. The lesson on geology, however, gave us the appreciation of this area's natural formation. The river itself bares witness to the history of the region, going back to the Roman Empire, and as shown by the various landmarks Andrei pointed out throughout the one-hour ride. The restaurant Andrei chose for the late lunch has a lovely view of the river and offers local fishes. We chose to have them prepared with the local flavor. Overall it was a relaxing and pleasant trip. Andrei was attentive, entertainting, and simply very enjoyable to spend a day with. We were glad to get to know Romania through a local like Andrei.
Terrible
Mariapaola B,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00If you choose this trip you will spend 10 hours (out of 12 hours ) sitting in the car!! You will loose your money! The trip was a nightmare: 10 Hours of car driving in total (at 70 km/h) just to: -see a first waterfall (5 minutes duration) -see a second waterfall (1 minute durations) -drive of 30 minutes in a shared boat (that you also have to pay separately) over the Danube
it was a scenic, relaxing, and well-guided nature trip that stood out because of the guide.
corinap306,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely unforgettable experience exploring the Danube by boat and visiting the nearby waterfalls! The scenery was breathtaking — from the calm, wide stretches of the river to the stunning natural beauty of the waterfalls. A special shoutout to our guide, Andrei, who truly made this trip exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history, geography, and local culture throughout the journey. On top of that, he was friendly, attentive, and always happy to answer questions or adjust the experience to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Everything was well-organized, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish. If you're considering a Danube boat trip with a waterfall visit, I highly recommend it — and if you can, ask for Andrei as your guide. He really makes all the difference!
Fabulous day out in Romanian countryside and on the Danube
annawS9014SK,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Sergiu. We wanted to see the Danube in Romania and a day trip from Timisoara seemed the best option within our itinerary. We're so glad we did this - Sergiu was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He took us on a great road trip so we saw a lot of Romanian countryside, then a lovely boat trip on the Danube seeing the Romanian and Serbian sides. We also took a nice hike which ended in spectacular views of the gorge.
Once in lifetime
zalo s,May 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Is a experience not to be missed also for seniors Sergiu was very competent,knowledgeable and helpful and also perfect driver The area is impressive and the trip with the boat was thrilling 😏 Not to be missed
A perfect autumn day along the Danube
G3217RZelisev,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day together with our guide, Dan. He took us safely from one place to another and led us to breathtaking places. He took our wishes into account so the day exceeded our expectations even more! Highly recommended!
Beautiful landscape!
Angela1702,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip! It's worth a little cruise. Beautiful scenery if you can see Decebalo is fantastic! I recommend 3 days is enough p this beautiful landscape.
Nice excursion
B805BFsarag,May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The excursion is 100% recommended. The beautiful landscapes and the charming guide Sergiu. We had a spectacular day.
Amazing trip and well worth it!
647ketanp,Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta took us on the tour and she was super cool. She knows the area well and explained the history. She was patient and we got along well. She even helped take photographs for us. We enjoyed our time and would recommend to anyone wanting to do this tour. On top of all that she had an awesome playlist for the cat ride. Thank you!
Never miss a visit to Timisoraia, Banat, or Transylvania with Amazing Friend Sergiu.
501nikhilp,Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dear friend Sergiu, From the moment we met, you made us feel welcomed and at ease. Your friendly and approachable demeanour put us all at ease, and I felt like I was exploring Romania with a friend. You answered all of our questions with patience and enthusiasm, and your insights added so much depth and context to our understanding of the culture that it truly made the tour an unforgettable experience. Your recommendations for places to eat and things to do really enhanced my Romanian stay. In short, I made new friends in Romania, and our travel with you was an absolute delight. I never imagined that we would have travelled 1K km together, and I am so grateful for the time and effort you put into making it a memorable experience. Thank you again for everything! I wish you the very best of luck and hope you keep in touch, my friend.
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