b'IN TRAJANS FOOTSTEPSScan here for the full SERBIA TO ROMANIAitinerary25 June3 July 2027 Historical Background9 days In the late 1st century AD the Dacian tribes were reinvigorated by their leader Expert Historian: Decebalus and became increasingly belligerent towards the Romans along the Oliver GilkesDanubian frontier. Peace with Rome in 89 AD led to stability but as Dacia was a source of much needed precious metals for the Empire further war seemed Activity Level: 2 likely. The First Dacian War (101102 AD) started when the Emperor Trajan advanced from Viminacium into the heart of Dacian territory and defeated This is a tour of the frontiers of the Romantheir army at the Second Battle of Tapae (depicted on Trajans Column). After Empire and the remarkable campaigns ofa series of hard-fought battles Decebalus was persuaded to submit and was the Emperor Trajan (r. 98117 AD) to counterforced to surrender territory and weapons. But the peace did not last long threats from tribes north of the Danube in theas he continued to agitate leading to the Second Dacian War (105106 AD). two Dacian Wars (101102 and 105106). It is aTrajan advanced again into Dacia and laid siege to the capital Sarmizegetusa. journey rich in historical and archaeologicalSuffering from acute starvation the city surrendered and was razed to the discovery as we travel across a region shapedground. Decebalus fled and later took his own life. For Rome this was a great by centuries of political, military, religious,victory as the wealth of the area flooded into the Empirereportedly some 700 ethnic and linguistic flux.million denarii per year. But for the Dacians this meant subjugation and slavery as their land became more Romanised. Central to the narrative is Romes presence on the Danube and the mighty rivers place as a delineation of Empire and a barrier against the uncivilised non-Roman tribes to its north. But we also learn about the way Rome crafted these conquered areas in its own image and laid the foundations for the later development of the area most clearly reflected in the name of modern Romania and the language of that country with its roots in the Latin of the conquerors. Day 1Outward travel Fly London to Belgrade or make your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel Explore city Hotel in Belgrade2 nights (D)Day 2 Belgrade National Museum, Kalemegdan Park and Fortress (B,D)Day 3Sremska Mitrovica (Sirmium), Novi Sad - museum and Petrovaradian Fortress (B,D)Day 4 Viminacium, Golubac, Derdap gorge, Kladovo Hotel for 1 night (B,D)Day 5 Trajans bridge, cross Danube into Romania, Sarmezigethusa Hotelin areaTBC (B,D)Day 6Orastie museum, Sarmezigethusa Regia, Costesi and Alba JuliaSibiu - hotel for 1 night (B,L,D)ARCH AAG Day 7Arutel Roman fort Drive to Brasov Free time Hotel in Brasov - 1 night ESSENTIALS (B,D)Day 8Drive to BucharestVisit Bucharest National Museum, replica of Trajans 4-star or best available hotels, mealsColumn, Avenue of Socialist Victory Hotel in Bucharest1 night (B,D) as indicated, drinks with dinner, allDay 9Further explore Bucharestoptional visit to Palace of the Parliament entrance fees, tour manager and expertTransfer to Bucharest airport for our flight to London or perhaps extend historian throughout, all internal travel,stay in Romania (B)optional travel from UK.www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 235926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 23 22/08/2025 13:35'