The Black Sea and the city of Constanţa

Cazinoul Constanta - A great piece of Art Nouveau architecture from the early 20th century, the Casino was once the symbol of Romania’s main port, Constanta, on the shore of the Black Sea.

No other monument illustrates so perfectly the Belle Epoque in Constanta like the building of the Casino. Dating from the first years of the last century, the Casino was built at the initiative of Romania’s first King, Carol the 1st. It was inaugurated in 1910, and until the Second World War, it was the main seaside meeting point for the rich tourists who enjoyed gambling.

Moscheea Carol I - Carol I Mosque, located in Ovid Square area, is the main religious muslim edifice and one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of our land. The building started in 1910 at the initiative of King Carol I (which is why the building is named so) and was completed in 1913. The inauguration took place on 31st of May in the presence of the royal family and muslim representatives of Romania.
The project was conducted by Victor Stefanescu, one of the senior architects of the early twentieth century, and the building was raised by Gogu Constantinescu
Sharing a beautiful and unique mixture of Egyptian, Byzantine and Romanian architecture, Carol I Mosque is the first building in our country for whose construction reinforced concrete was used. A distinctive feature of the building is huge dome made of innovative materials listed above. Although many specific Muslim places of worship, is an architectural dome by Christian inspiration, more exactly, Byzantine.

Piaka Ovidiu - The former Independence Square (now Ovidiu Square), where they found the town hall (now the seat of National Museum of History and Archaeology) is a place full of history.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Ovidiu Square general line was given by houses with two levels stuck together (describing the square as a medieval inner courtyard), roof tiles, wrought iron balconies. The square was full of shops, cafes, summer gardens, etc.

Enisala Medieval Fortress - Enisala tells the hundreds of years old story of the time when the powerful Genovese merchants controlled the maritime commerce of the Black Sea.
The fortress was built at the beginning of the 14th century after the Genovese merchants took the monopoly of the Black Sea commerce from the Byzantine Empire. In search of new markets for their goods, the merchants raised the fortress on the location of an older Byzantine construction from the 10th-11th centuries, the fortress of Heracleea. The commercial activities flourished for the next two centuries, allowing the inhabitants of the fortress to buy expensive Italian and Turkish pottery as the archaeological discoveries indicate.

Tulcea - Tulcea is a city located in the southeastern part of Romania, near the confluence of the Danube River and the Black Sea. It serves as the administrative center of Tulcea County. The city is a significant port and gateway to the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most important and biodiverse wetland areas, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tulcea has a rich history dating back to ancient times and was known as Aegyssus during the Roman period. Today, it is known for its cultural diversity, historical sites, and its role as a starting point for eco-tourism and boat trips into the Delta.

Boat trip in Danube Delta

The Danube Delta Museum - The Danube Delta Museum, located in Tulcea, Romania, is an institution dedicated to the natural and cultural heritage of the Danube Delta, one of the most significant wetlands in Europe. The museum provides comprehensive exhibits on the region’s biodiversity, ecology, and the way of life of its human inhabitants. It features a variety of displays, including taxidermy specimens, interactive exhibits, and information on the Delta’s flora and fauna, as well as historical artifacts related to the local communities. The museum plays a key role in education and conservation efforts, promoting awareness about the importance of preserving this unique ecosystem.

Danube Delta - The Danube Delta is one of Europe’s largest and most biodiverse wetlands, located in southeastern Romania and partly in Ukraine, where the Danube River empties into the Black Sea. Covering over 4,000 square kilometers, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a biosphere reserve.

The Delta is renowned for its rich biodiversity, home to over 300 species of birds, including pelicans, cormorants, and herons, as well as numerous species of fish, mammals, and plants. Its unique landscapes include marshes, reed beds, sand dunes, and forests.

The region is also culturally significant, with a history of human settlement dating back thousands of years. It supports traditional fishing and farming communities, maintaining unique ways of life.

The Danube Delta is a critical area for conservation and eco-tourism, offering activities such as bird watching, boating, and nature exploration.

• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest area
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional tourism guide

• Food
• Boat fee: 100€ for group at 1-3 tourists; 30€ per person for grups at 4 to 15 tourists
• Hotel - Accommodation: 50-70€ per double room

This is a private tour in Dobrogea area, at the Black Sea and in the wonderful Danube Delta.
We pick you up from your place with a private car (or mini-van) and we take you to the oldest city in Romania which is the city of Constanța.
Here we will take a walking tour in the old center.
We will have lunch at a restaurant on the seashore.
From here we go to visit the former fortresses Enisala built early 14th century.
We will spend the night at a hotel in the Tulcea city and in the morning we visit the Ecotourism Museum in Tulcea and after we will do a boat trip on the narrow canals of the delta.
We’re going to see a lot of birds, animals and fish and then we’re going to have lunch in a fishermen house/garden.
We will enjoy the beauties of nature in the reservation of the Biosphere.
In the evening we will return to Bucharest.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.