Choose the classic route based on how much you want to discover
Route 5 — the Small Gorge and the Big Gorge
the complete experience through the Danube Gorge
Included sights
Everything included in Route 4, plus the Big Gorge, Veterani Cave, Ponicova Cave and the Szechenyi Plaques
Suitable for
Visitors who want to see both the Small Gorge and the Big Gorge, groups who want a more complete trip, and people who want to spend more time on the Danube without choosing the longest route.
Guided boat tours through the Danube Gorge, departing from Orșova
Choose a boat trip from Orșova and discover the best-known places on the Danube: Decebal’s Rock Sculpture, Mraconia Monastery, the Small Gorge, the Big Gorge, Ponicova Cave, Veterani Cave, Iron Gates I and the site of the former Ada Kaleh island.
Our guided tours are created for those who want to see the Danube Gorge in a clear, relaxed and well-organized way. You depart from Orșova, board the boat and choose the route that suits you: a classic trip to the best-known sights or a premium option with traditional snacks and soft drinks included.
Premium options for Route 5 and Route 6
Add a more relaxed pace to the experience, with traditional snacks and soft drinks
For Route 5 and Route 6, you can choose the premium option. It is designed for visitors who want to spend more time on the Danube in greater comfort, with traditional snacks and soft drinks included.
The premium option changes not only what you see on the route, but also how you experience the trip. You have time to enjoy the places, relax with the people in your group, take natural pauses between sights and feel that your time on the Danube becomes a complete experience, not just a route from one point to another.
It is a good choice for groups, couples, families or visitors looking for a premium boat trip through the Danube Gorge, departing from Orșova.
The places you’ve heard about, seen directly from the Danube
A boat trip through the Danube Gorge begins simply: you leave Orșova, leave the port behind, and gradually the route opens toward some of the most sought-after tourist sights on the Danube.
For many visitors, the first moment that stays with them is approaching Decebal’s Rock Sculpture. In the boat, almost the same movement happens every time: people rise slightly, prepare their phones, look toward the cliff and begin to understand why this place is photographed so often. It is not just a stop to tick off. It is a moment where the scale of the work, its position and the surrounding natural setting create an image that is hard to ignore.
Further on, each route has its own rhythm. The Small Gorge offers the first entry into the main area of interest, the Big Gorge takes the experience further, and the extended route toward Iron Gates I adds an important historical dimension connected to Ada Kaleh and the transformations the Danube went through in this area.
For those looking for a boat trip from Orșova toward the Danube Gorge, to Decebal’s Rock Sculpture or even farther, these routes offer distinct, captivating and easy-to-choose options.
Not sure which route to choose?
Each route shows you a different part of the Danube Gorge. Route 4 is a short experience, suitable for a first encounter with the Mraconia area and Decebal’s Rock Sculpture. Route 5 is the complete choice for the Small Gorge and the Big Gorge. Route 6 is the extended option for those who want to reach Iron Gates I and the site of the former Ada Kaleh island.
Choose the classic option for a simple and memorable trip, or the premium option for more comfort, traditional snacks and soft drinks in an unmatched Danube experience.