Staying in Arad? Timișoara, probably the most beautiful city in Romania, is only an hour away – the perfect half-day trip. We pick you up at your accommodation in Arad, show you the historic heart of Timișoara on a guided walk and bring you back the same day.
On the road
The drive takes about an hour each way. On the way there, your guide talks about the history of Romania and about Romania today, so you arrive with the bigger picture.
The walking tour
In Timișoara we explore the old town on foot for nearly three hours. The tour follows the chronological line of history, from the Mongol invasion to the end of the communist regime, with stops at:
- the castle
- St. George Square and the remains of the Central Mosque
- the Bastion
- Unirii Square, with the Catholic Dome, the Baroque Palace, the Serbian Orthodox Church and palace, Brück House and the Plague Monument
- Liberty Square
- Victory Square, with the Opera House and the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
Step by step you will see how the city changed hands over the centuries and how each era left its mark on the streets and squares.
Back to Arad
At the end of the tour there is time for a drink and a chat, before we drive you back and drop you off at your accommodation in Arad. Transport and bottled water are included; lunch is not.
