Welcome to the breathtaking UNESCO Danube Delta - a natural paradise that we're excited to share with you! This pristine natural garden is the second-largest wildlife biosphere in Europe, boasting over 320 species of birds and a vast variety of fish and plants. Our trip is designed to showcase the Delta's exceptional beauty and provide an unforgettable experience. We offer a birdwatching boat trip, where you can observe the rich wildlife in its natural habitat at a leisurely pace, as our boats are not speed boats. During the 2-night stay, we provide dinner and breakfast with an emphasis on delicious fish-based cuisine. In addition to the natural wonders, we also visit Constanta's old town, where you can explore historic landmarks such as the Grand Mosque, Archaeological Museum, and the iconic Casino. We also take a bird-watching boat trip and visit Halmyris Fortress, a remarkable ancient structure. To immerse yourself fully in the local culture, we offer an overnight stay in a traditional guesthouse in the charming village of Mahmudia, with comfortable en suite rooms. This is a unique opportunity to witness the daily life of the locals and enjoy regional fish-based specialties that are unique to Romania. We can't wait to show you the natural wonders and cultural treasures of the Danube Delta. Get ready for an unforgettable trip!
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Private Guide
- Meals
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Visit Constanta old town including Ovidiu Square
- Walk to the seafront quay dominated by the impressive Constanta Casino
- Explore Danube Delta
Day 1: Bucharest - Constanta - Danube Delta - Mahmudia
Pick you up at 9 am from your hotel in Bucharest and depart towards the Danube Delta. Visit Constanta old town including Ovidiu Square, the Grand Mosque (Carol I Mosque) and the Archaeological Museum where you will learn about the region`s rich history going back to the 6th century B.C. From the Old Town, we will walk to the seafront quay dominated by the impressive Constanta Casino, a stunning piece of Art Nouveau architecture inaugurated in 1910 and once a vibrant part of the city. Lunch in Tomis Harbour. Transfer to Mahmudia, an authentic fishermen village of the Danube Delta. Enjoy the traditional dinner based on the local fish - the caught of the day! You will see how locals live in the Delta area and can enjoy regional fish-based specialities that are unique in Romania! Overnight in a local guesthouse in the traditional village of Mahmudia, en suite room, breakfast included.
Day 2: Mahmudia - Danube Delta Safari Experience wild life and birdwaching boat trip - Halmyris Fortress - Mahmudia
Breakfast. Safari Experience 3 hours wildlife and bird watching boat trip in the Danube Delta. You will explore the surrounding lakes and canals where an abundance of the grebes, cormorants, pelicans, bitterns, egrets, storks, glossy ibises, common spoonbills, American flamingos, swans, wigeons, and pochards will offer you many splendid views. Visit Halmyris Fortress. Bronze Age fortified settlement. Greek emporium. Roman military fort and harbour town. Byzantine military and civilian urban centre. More than 1,000 years of history marks Halmyris, where multiple civilizations once ruled the point where the Danube river poured into the Black Sea. Halmyris was one of the most important military, civilian, economic and religious centres in the region throughout antiquity. Today Halmyris sits in the oasis of natural beauty that is the Danube Delta, a site of local tourism, religious pilgrimage, and archaeological exploration. Return to Mahmudia at the local guesthouse, traditional dinner included, overnight in an en suite room, breakfast included.
Day 3: Mahmudia - Malcoci village - Tulcea Danube Delta Aquarium - Bucharest
Before returning to Bucharest we will stop in Malcoci village to see The Catholic Church belongs to the German community. At Malcoci we find a Roman Catholic church, more precisely its ruins. The village was founded by German settlers in 1843. The Roman Catholic Swabians came from Alsace region. The Swabians were invited by Empress Catherine II in the mid 1700s, to settle in Southern Russia, where they obtained land and the guarantee to preserve their language and culture. Later when these rights were restricted by Russian Tsar Alexander I (he introduced compulsory military service and assimilative policies) they decided to emigrate in Dobrogea. The Germans arrived in Dobrogea in several waves, first time between 1841 and 1856. The Roman Catholic church was built in 1880 by the German community, and despite the fact that in 1940 the Germans were deported or forcibly were sent to Germany, the church withstood Communist dictatorship; today however it is on the verge of collapse. The roof was taken away, only the outer walls and the tower still exist. The small German community who remained in Malcoci is using the house of prayer near the church every Sunday. This combined museum and aquarium is a good primer on the delta's varied flora and fauna. Admire the Macin Mountains at Macin National Park on the way. Transfer to Bucharest to your hotel or to Henri Coanda International Airport.
