Trail #3: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ROMANS

A small taste of what you can expect, you can see in the video.

Naomi & Violin from TuristulLiber embarked on the journey of a lifetime with DANUBE TRAVEL STORIES to discover the traces of the Romans on the Danube!

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The map shows the area between Upper Austria and Ptuj, with roads, rivers and towns.

Route: Schärding (AT) - Ptuj (SI)

Schärding (AT)
Passau (DE)
Schlögen (AT)
Szombathely (HU)
Ptuj (SI)

This route is for you if ...

... you want to travel to several countries at the same time
... you are curious about the Roman times
... you want to discover charming places that most people haven't seen yet
... you are ready for a cool change of scenery
... you want to get to know Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovenia from a completely different perspective.

At the Schlögener Blick viewpoint, the striking Römerkopf rises above the Danube as a stone rock formation, surrounded by green forests and rolling hills.

Four hikers enjoy the panoramic view at Schlögener Blick, surrounded by green hills and the mighty Danube under a blue sky.

Two people stand in front of the historic Roman fort in Oberranna and gaze intently at the well-preserved stone walls and ruins.

Széchenyi Square in Györ is surrounded by Baroque buildings, with bustling streets, cafés and a bright, open square under blue skies.

St. Martin's Church in Szombathely shines brightly with colourful lights, showcasing its impressive architecture against the dark evening sky.

At the Roman games in Ptuj, several Romans stand in a row, armed and ready for battle, in front of a historical backdrop under blue skies.

Vor dem historischen römischen Poetovio in Ptuj sitzt eine Familie zusammen und probiert verschiedene Speisen, umgeben von antiken Mauern und sonnigem Wetter.

Experiences

Bike tour, boat tour, visit antique roman castles, guided tours, photo tours, visit roman ruin gardens, wine tasting in the oldest wine cellar of Slovenia, boat ride on the Drava River, Spa Day

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in the footsteps of the Romans from Schärding to Ptuj based on the trip by @turistulliber.ro with helpful links to experiences & mobility.

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Naomi & Violin from TuristulLiber embarked on the journey of a lifetime with DANUBE TRAVEL STORIES to discover the traces of the Romans on the Danube!

A couple stands on a bridge spanning a cycle path, posing relaxed in front of a green, open landscape.

Click through to the highlights on their Instagram channel @turistulliber.ro from their arrival with the train to Schlögen in the Danube valley.

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A couple dressed in traditional clothing explore cultural attractions together and immerse themselves in the history and atmosphere of the region.

Click through to the highlights on their Instagram channel @turistulliber.ro from Schlögen to Sopron.

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Selfie of Naomi & Violin in Hungary – a photo above the city.

Click through to the highlights on their Instagram channel @turistulliber.ro from Sopron to Szombathely.

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Selfie of Naomi & Violin with a Roman in Ptuj - Two men and a woman taking a selfie.

Click through to the highlights on their Instagram channel @turistulliber.ro from Szombathely to Ptuj.

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Trail #3: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ROMANS

A small taste of what you can expect, you can see in the video.

Route: Schärding (AT) - Ptuj (SI)

This route is for you if ...

Experiences

TEAM #IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROMANS

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