4 Days, Danube Delta

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Itinerary

Exploring the wilderness of the Danube Delta is the experience of a lifetime. Often referred to as one of Europe’s best kept secrets, the Danube Delta is an inspiring holiday destination for the leisure traveller as well as the serious naturalist. Delta is a world class conservation area and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, considered Europe’s last great wilderness destination. 

Day 1: Bucharest – Tulcea – Sulina Arm – Caraorman

Welcome to Romania!

Transfer from the Bucharest Airport or hotel, if applicable, to Tulcea City (195 miles).

After we arrive in Tulcea we do the boarding on the floating hotel, get the keys from the rooms, while we are welcomed by the crew and the Captain who will serve you with a local brandy from Dobrogea region. A briefing instructing time regarding security onboard will follow.

Welcome to Danube Delta!

The lakes, channels and estuaries of the vast Danube Delta are a paradise for birds, fish and plants. Delta is home to the largest colony of white pelicans in Europe, as well as to some protected bird species around the world – Pygmy cormorant, Little egret, Spoonbill, Glossy ibis. 

After you have settled all inquiries the ship will leave the touristic port of Tulcea following default route to reach the heart of the Danube Delta, while you enjoy your lunch and admire landscapes of the Sulina Arm for about 4-6 hours.

Once we reach the village of Caraorman, the dinner will be served and you will enjoy dishes from the area. Afterwards you have the option of a quiet, restful time in the nature or an evening with music and various entertainment elements.

Day 2: Danube Delta – Lumina Lake – Puiu Lake

After serving the breakfast, we do fishing. It’s time to meet the Romanian pike and carp! Explore some of the main channels and lakes of the Delta while fishing for carp, catfish, zander pike and perch. Hear the call of an egret, spot a group of pelicans lifting gracefully into the air or catch sight of other rare species, such as the pygmy cormorant or the red-breasted goose. For lunch sample the traditional fisherman’s soup. Continue the route heading to Lumina & Puiu Lake where a fishing contest will take place.

Day 3: Bogdaproste – Lopatina – Mila 23 – Macin Mountains

After serving the breakfast we visit Bogdaproste Lake. We will board the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon while the hotel will go smoothly through Lopatina channel we will get the chance to visit the cosy village of Mila 23.

We will then continue with a visit to the wonderful nature reservation of Macin Mountains where you will have the chance to taste the wine from the wine cellar of Macin.
The dinner will be served and followed by a bonfire on the beach with various fun games; we will spend the night in the hotel near the town of Mile 23.

Day 4: Saon Monastery – Tulcea – Bucharest

After the breakfast we start our journey to Tulcea Port but first we'll stop to visit Saon Monastery and here you can enjoy  a monastic lunch served by nuns in Saon Monastery and you’ll be able to purchase local goods, souvenirs & handicrafts. After the lunch we will continue our trip towards Tulcea Port where we will get to the bus back to Bucharest. Transfer to airport or hotel, if applicable.