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By Active Weekends
Free cancellation available
Price is $167 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the impressive Roman ruins of Porolissum, a frontier city of Dacia.
    • Discover the spectacular sandstone formations of the Garden of Dragons.
    • Visit the historic wooden church of Racâș, dating back to 1558.
    • Walk through unusual rock formations, narrow passages and scenic landscapes.

Activity location

    • Cluj-Napoca
    • Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cluj-Napoca
    • Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania

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From Cluj-Napoca: Porolissum & the Garden of Dragons Day Trip

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
$167.15 x 2 Adults$334.30
Total
Price is $334.30

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Romanian certified tour leader
  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off from/to hotel
  • Inclusions
    Private transfer
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee Porollisum
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering, Making fire, Smoking, Touching plants
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Escape the city and discover three remarkable places in the heart of Transylvania on a full-day journey from Cluj-Napoca, combining ancient Roman history, unusual natural landscapes and authentic rural heritage.

    Explore the Roman ruins of Porolissum

    Travel back nearly 2,000 years as you explore Porolissum, one of the most important archaeological sites of Roman Dacia. Once a major military and administrative centre on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, this ancient settlement offers a fascinating glimpse into life along the Roman borders.

    Walk among the remains of the Roman fortifications, discover the impressive ancient gates and explore the archaeological landscape where soldiers, merchants and travellers once crossed paths. Enjoy the atmosphere of this historic place while learning about the Roman presence in the region and the strategic importance of Porolissum.

    Discover the spectacular Garden of Dragons

    Continue your journey to the Garden of Dragons (Grădina Zmeilor), one of Romania's most unusual natural attractions. This protected geological reserve is famous for its fascinating sandstone formations, sculpted over thousands of years by wind, rain and erosion.

    Walk among towering rock pillars, strange shapes and narrow passages that create an almost otherworldly landscape. Local legends and imaginative names add to the mystery of this place, making it a wonderful destination for photography, exploration and a little adventure.

    Visit the 1558 wooden church of Racâș

    Complete the day with a visit to the traditional wooden church in Racâș, dating back to 1558. This remarkable example of historic wooden architecture offers a glimpse into the religious traditions, craftsmanship and rural heritage of Transylvania.

    Admire its traditional construction and discover the stories preserved by these old wooden walls. It is an opportunity to experience a quieter, more authentic side of the region, away from the usual tourist routes.

    A day of history, nature and local heritage

    This experience brings together three very different but equally fascinating destinations. From the legacy of the Roman Empire to extraordinary geological formations and centuries-old wooden architecture, you will discover a side of Transylvania that many visitors never get to see.

    Travel comfortably from Cluj-Napoca, enjoy the changing landscapes of the countryside and let your local guide bring each destination to life through stories, historical insights and personal perspectives.

    Join us for a day that combines cultural discovery, beautiful scenery and authentic experiences beyond the city.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cluj-Napoca
    • Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cluj-Napoca
    • Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj, Romania