Sail down the Danube from Tulcea to “Mile 0”, where it meets the Black Sea, passing through untouched wilderness, observing the unique flora and fauna of the area, whilst spending your days cycling through nature's untouched beauty, from gently rolling hills, to flat, pastoral landscapes, visiting fishing villages on the way. Observe the Dalmatian pelicans, cormorants, and egrets in their natural habitat - the tranquil, seemingly-endless vista of the Danube Delta, bordering on the Black Sea.
Our expert guidance will take you through the natural and historical highlights of this tour, where you will discover the amazing wildlife in the Delta region, and the story of the land about you. Enjoy Romanian hospitality and traditional food onboard of your floating hotel and in our cosy guesthouse.
The tour includes an overnight stay in a 4-star Tulcea Guesthouse, and transfers between Bucharest Airport and Tulcea for arrivals prior to 2:00 p.m. (14:00), and the return transfer to Bucharest Airport for flights after 4:00 p.m. (16:00) on the last day.
Day 1: Bucharest
Individual arrival to Bucharest/Otopeni Airport(OTP), 2:00 p.m bus transfer (approx. 4 h) to the starting point Tulcea in the Danube Delta. Embarkation on the comfortable floating hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Nufaru – Sfantu Gheorghe, approx. 31 km
Along the most southern Danube arm through the nature reserve Bestepe Hills. A wonderful view deep down into the Delta will make the ascents worthwhile. At the small fishing village Murighiol we enter into a maze of channels, floating islands, dense forests and a pure wilderness experience by boat. Overnight on hotelboat.
Day 3: The journey to “Mile 0”, approx. 25 km
A bumpy gravel path – on the right the open range of the Black Sea, on left side the lush green reeds and marsh land. In the loneliness of the Danube Delta, cormorants and great white egrets are our permanent companions. “Mile 0” at Sulina: the mighty Danube has reached its destination at the lighthouse and empties into the Black Sea in a myriad of shades and unforgettable sunsets. Overnight on the hotelboat.
Day 4: Gulf of Musura – Crisan, approx. 23 km
Along the birds' paradise Musura Bay, the path leads you to the picturesque village Letea. It seems as time stands still, here. The houses are made of reed and loam, lovely painted in blue and all surrounded by contemplative silence. Close to the village, located on a sandbank, a special wonder of nature can be observed – a tropical forest with climbing plants and lianas. We will reach the fishing village Crisan by boat. Overnight on the hotelboat.
Day 5: The Flora & Fauna of the Danube Delta, day of rest
During the boat ride through a labyrinth of narrow waterways we pass by small fishing villages and again experience the incredible diversity of the flora and fauna 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 the hotelboat.
Day 6: Monasteries of the Dobrogea, approx. 26 km
Round trip through a gently undulating landscape to the Orthodox monastery Celic Dere, the biggest convent of the Dobrogea territory. The beautiful monastery of Saon with their distinctive windmill is located amidst vineyards right on the bank of the Danube. From a ridge you have a fantastic view over the extensive, green floodplain directly on the border to the Ukraine. Transfer back to Tulcea. Overnight at a Tulcea 4-star guesthouse.
Day 7: Lagoon-tour to the cape Dolosman, approx. 42 km
By bus to the old town Ceamurlia de Jos. Cycle through the nature reserve of Cape Dolosman, which separates the Delta lakes Golovita and Razim. Perhaps visit the Greco-Roman excavations of the ancient settlement of Argamum. By bike you reach the mediæval fortress of Enisala, which is located high over the Danube. Let us enjoy a breathtaking view over the Lagoon Razim! Overnight in a 4-star Tulcea guesthouse.
Day 8: Tulcea-Bucharest
After breakfast bus transfer back to the Romanian capital Bucharest; arrival at the airport approx. 2 p.m. Please do not book any flights before 4 p.m. There is a possibility of booking additional nights in Tulcea or Bucharest. Please call us to check.
A wonderful guided tour through the Danube Delta in Romania for 8 days/7 nights.
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Total distance cycled: 147 km
Starting point of the cycling holiday:Bucharest
We recommend flying to Bucharest/Otopeni Airport(OTP) airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights are not included in the advertised holiday price.
Provided your flights arrive before 2 pm on the arrival date and leave after 4 pm on the day of departure, transfers to/from Tulcea will be included as part of the tour.
Included services:
Not included:
This cycling holiday uses 24-speed hybrid bikes, which are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, comfort gel saddles, flat palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.
E-Bike Upgrades:
Sorry! E-bikes are not available on this trip.
The houseboat consists of a raft with cabin area, sun deck and restaurant as well as a main ship (tugboat) with an engine. In addition, there is an accompanying boat that transports the cyclists to the narrowest canals of the delta and brings them back to the main ship, and another small one with a platform especially for the bicycles.
In the air-conditioned restaurant, typically Romanian specialities are served - you will be surprised with the ingenuity of the national cuisine!
CABINS
The cozy cabins, approx. 9m² in size, are equipped with separate beds and two windows. Showers and toilets are provided in each cabin. The windows, which have insect protection, can be opened, as no air-conditioning is installed in the cabins. However, the evenings on the water are not especially hot.
CATERING
The onboard cook is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast, packed lunch, and a warm dinner in the evening. Catering starts with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure. Vegetarian catering is possible, please request this when booking and discuss it again with the tour guide on your arrival.
route Summary | |
day 1: Bucharest - Arrival & embarkation | Arrive at Bucharest / Otopeni Airport. Transfer to Tulcea and board the boat. |
Day 2: Nufaru – Sfantu Gheorghe (31 km) | River trip from Tulcea to Nufaru, then cycle from Nufaru to Sfantu Gheorghe, then back on the boat for a trip through one of the Delta's areas of wilderness. |
Day 3: mile “0” (25 KM) | The trip to Mile “0”, where the Danube meets the saltwater of the Black Sea at Sulina. |
Day 4: Gulf of Musura – Crisan (23 KM) | Another trip through the wilderness of the Delta, observing the flora and fauna. Then back on board to sail to Crisan. |
Day 5: The Flora & Fauna of the Danube Delta | Day of rest - observe the wildlife of the Delta from the sundeck, whilst we make our way to Tulcea. |
Day 7: Lagoon-tour to the cape Dolosman (42 KM) | Bus to Ceamurlia de Jos, then cycle through the nature reserve, Cape Dolosman to see the Greco-Roman archaeology at Argamum; a visit to mediæval fortress Enisala; then view Lagoon Razim from a high viewpoint. |
Day 8: Disembarkation & transfer to the airport | After breakfast, disembarkation and the opportunity to take the transfer back to the airport, or you may wish to stay for further nights in Tulcea or in Bucharest - Please call us to check availability. |
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.
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Season | Date(s) | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 18th April 2020 | Saturday |
Season 1: | 29th September 2020 | Tuesday |
Season 2: | 2nd May | 9th May | 16th May 2020 | Saturday |
Season 2: | 7th June 2020 | Sunday |
Season 2: | 18th June 2020 | Thursday |
Season 2: | 24th August 2020 | Monday |
Season 2: | 9th September | 16th September 2020 | Wednesday |
Season | Price per person including bike hire and airport transfers |
Season 1: | £1159 |
Season 2: | £1399 |
Single Supplement : | £389 |
Extra night prices in Tulcea or Bucharest at the start/end of the trip: | Please call for availability and price |
Date From | Date To |
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18 April 2020 | 06 October 2020 |