Summary

This cycling trip by “hotel boat” meanders through the stunning beauty of Europe's last natural paradise, the Danube Delta to mile "0", where the mighty Danube River empties into the Black Sea. The tour takes you through Romania’s Delta the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas. You will travel along canals with floating reed islands, lagoons and lakes. The landscape alternates between gently rolling hills and swamp and prairie land and will captivate you with its diversity and beauty. Life in small fishing villages is tranquil, the solitude and silence of the almost impenetrable thicket interrupted only by the calls of the Dalmatian Pelicans, Cormorants and Egrets. Under expert guidance you will discover the rich flora and fauna of this landscape, and embibe the culture and history of the area. You will also enjoy the Romanian hospitality and cuisine on board your floating hotel and in the cosy guesthouse.

Highlights: The biosphere Reserve of the Danube Delta, Orthodox monasteries of Celic Dere and Saon, the ancient colony Argamum, the medieval fortress of Enisala. 

Characteristics:

Mainly easy/gentle riding; amidst the Danube Delta flat, sandy or paved paths, 2 days asphalted country roads in a gently hilly landscape (some traffic). 

Your Floating Hotel

Comfortable and cosy hotel boat with restaurant (air conditioned) and spacious sundeck with deckchairs; cabins (9 m2) with private facilities.