Into the Black Sea
This cycling trip by “hotel boat” meanders through the stunning beauty of Europe's last natural paradise, the Danube Delta. Pedal to mile "0", where the mighty Danube River empties into the Black Sea.
The tour takes you through Romania’s delta, the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas. You will >
Into the Black Sea
This cycling trip by “hotel boat” meanders through the stunning beauty of Europe's last natural paradise, the Danube Delta. Pedal to mile "0", where the mighty Danube River empties into the Black Sea.
The tour takes you through Romania’s delta, the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas. You will travel along canals with floating reed islands, lagoons and lakes. The landscape alternates between gently rolling hills and swamp and prairie land and amazes one with its diversity and beauty.
Life in small fishing villages is tranquil, the solitude and silence of the almost impenetrable thicket many times interrupted only by the calls of of Dalmatian Pelicans, Cormorants and Egrets. Under expert guidance you will discover the fauna and flora of this landscape, which is also rich in history, and enjoy Romania hospitality and cuisine on board your floating hotel and in the cozy guesthouse.
With our experienced local wildlife and bike-guides you will learn to recognize birds by their calls, discover rare plants and animals, and hear about the life of the Delta residents and the incredible eventful past of this region, which historically fascinated the Romans, Greeks and Dacians.
Day 1: Individual arrival to Bucharest
Individual
arrival to Bucharest/Airport. Meet your local representative at 2:00pm
and transfer by bus (approximately 4 hours) into the Danube Delta to
Tulcea. Embark on the comfortable floating hotel where you'll enjoy your
first dinner of the trip.
Overnight on boat.
Day 2: Nufaru – Sfantu Gheorge (19 miles/31 km)
Cycle
along the most southern Danube arm through the nature reserve Bestepe
Hills. A wonderful view deep down into the Delta will make you forget
some ascents. At the small fishing village Murighiol, we enter by boat
into a maze of channels, floating islands, dense forests and a pure
wilderness experience.
Overnight on boat.
Day 3: The journey to mile "0" (16 miles/25 km)
Travel a
bumpy gravel path--on the right side view the wide open of the Black
Sea; on the left enjoy the lush green reeds and marshland. In the
loneliness of the Danube Delta, cormorants and great white egrets are
our companions.
Finally you reach mile "0" at Sulina; here the Danube has reached its
destination at the lighthouse and starts merging with the salt of the
sea.
Overnight on boat.
Day 4: Gulf of Musura – Crisan (14 miles/23 km)
Cycle
through a paradise of birds, Musura Bay, on natural streets to the
picturesque village Letea. It seems as if time stays still here. The
houses are made of reed and loam, lovely painted in blue, and a
contemplative silence envelopes us. Nearby, the village, located on a
sandbank and a special wonder of nature, can be seen: a tropical forest
with climbing plants and lianes. We will reach the fishing village
Crisan by boat.
Overnight on boat.
Day 5: The Fauna and Flora of the Danube Delta (rest day)
During
the boat ride through a labyrinth of narrow waterways, we will pass by
small fishing villages and again experience very intensively the
incredible diversity of the fauna and flora of the UNESCO World Heritage
Danube Delta. In the afternoon we return from a surreal dream world to
the vibrant town life of Tulcea.
Overnight on boat.
Day 6: Monasteries of Dobrogea (16 miles/26 km)
Take
a round trip through a gently rolling landscape to the Orthodox
monastery Celic Dere, the biggest convent of the Dobrogea territory. The
beautiful monastery of Saon with its distinctive windmill is located
amidst vineyards right on the bank of the Danube. From a ridge, enjoy a
fantastic view over the extensive, juicy green floodplain directly on
the border to the Ukraine. Transfer back to Tulcea.
Overnight in Tulcea guesthouse.
Day 7: Lagoon tour to the cape Dolosman (26 miles/42 km)
Travel
by bus to the old town Ceamurlia de Jos. The nature reserve of Cape
Dolosman with the Greek-Roman excavations of Argamum separates the
Delta-lakes Golovita and Razim. By bike, you reach the medieval fortress
of Enisala, which is located high above the Danube. Enjoy a
breath-taking view over the Lagoon Razim.
Overnight in Tulcea guesthouse.
Day 8: Disembarkation – Transfer Tulcea-Bucharest
After
breakfast, we will transfer by bus back to the Romanian capital
Bucharest. Plan to arrive at the airport at approximately 1:00pm. Or
you could extend your stay with additional nights in Tulcea or
Bucharest.
4-Star Hotelboat
You
will be accommodated and caringly looked after on a comfortable and
modern 4-star floating hotel. The boat has a spacious sundeck with
deckchairs and an air-conditioned restaurant.
All meals are traditionally prepared with a lot of fish, meats, and vegetables. For lunch, picnics or lunch packs will be offered.
All cabins are approximately 97 square feet and equipped with separate beds, two windows (can be opened), and a private bathroom.
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4-Star Guesthouse, Tulcea
This comfortable hotel, with air-conditioned rooms, is about 5-10 minutes walk from the market square.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
4-Star Hotelboat
You
will be accommodated and caringly looked after on a comfortable and
modern 4-star floating hotel. The boat has a spacious sundeck with
deckchairs and an air-conditioned restaurant.
All meals are traditionally prepared with a lot of fish, meats, and vegetables. For lunch, picnics or lunch packs will be offered.
All cabins are approximately 97 square feet and equipped with separate beds, two windows (can be opened), and a private bathroom.
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4-Star Guesthouse, Tulcea
This comfortable hotel, with air-conditioned rooms, is about 5-10 minutes walk from the market square.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
