The Danube Delta is a unique land in Europe - so old but, never the less, its youngest and most restless landscape. The interaction between the River Danube and the Black See is constantly shaping and remodeling it. It is a vast area of reeds and shifting land that provides a unique habitat for over three hundred species of birds (many of them found nowhere else in Europe), as well as shelter for other wildlife. It's a paradise for birds watching "addicts" - the birds pass through from Mongolia, India and China during the spring and autumn migrations, or come from Africa to breed in summer. The Carpathians - a symphony of untamed nature. One can discover a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The forests shelter wolves, deer, Carpathian bear, chamois and other wildlife.
Highlights
Constanta
A lively riviera town and Romania's principal port to the Black Sea, dotted with Turkish, Byzantine and Greek and Roman remains. The town is proud of its superb archeological museum.
Istria
The ruins of the most important Greek city along the coast during the fifth and sixth centuries.
Sinaia
Includes Peles castle and the Sinaia monastery.
Bran
Includes visit to the castle.
Itinerary
Day 1:BUCHAREST - CONSTANTA - ISTRIA - TULCEA
Departure from your hotel in Bucharest (around 09:00 am). On to Constanta. Panoramic tour of the city. Departure to Istria - visit of the ruins of the Greek settlement. Accommodation in Tulcea - 3*.
Day 2 - TULCEA & THE DANUBE DELTA
Boat trip into the realm of unspoiled nature of the Danube Delta. Accommodation in Tulcea.
Day 3 - TULCEA - SINAIA
After Breakfast we leave Tulcea, cross the Danube and continue towards the Carpathians. Accommodation in Sinaia - 4 *.
Day 4 - SINAIA - BRAN - BRASOV - SINAIA
The day includes the visit of the Bran Castle (It has been built in 1377 to safeguard the vital route between Valachia and Transilvania and it is known nowadays as "Dracula Castle" because of its associations with Vlad Tepes (the Impaler) and of Brasov, a town the still preserves its medieval centre. Return to Sinaia. Accommodation.
Day 5 - SINAIA
Sinaia is known as "the Pearl of the Carpathians" for its magnificent mountain scenery and architecture. The most important attractions are The Peles Castle and the Monastery, both included in the programme. Accommodation in Sinaia.
Day 6 - SINAIA - BUCHAREST
After Breackfast, departure to Bucharest. We'll leave you at the hotel of your choice.
Departure dates
The tour starts from Bucharest upon request, from June till September. Please note that Bran Castle is closed on Monday. Peles castle is closed on Monday from May 19th till September 13th and on Tuesday also for the rest of the period.
Included services
5 nights BB accommodation in the following hotels DELTA 3* in Tulcea and PALACE 4* in Sinaia
English speaking guide
autocar/minibus/car for the tour (depending on the number of participants)
panoramic s/s tour of Bucharest and Constanta, walk on the medieval centre of Brasov
entrances to Histria and Bran and Peles castles
Price
Price valid for minimum 2 persons: pax in double - 1090 €/pax
Price valid for minimum 2 persons: pax in double - 700 €/pax
sgl supl - 115 €