Itinerary
- Day 1
Brasov
You'll arrive in Brasov and check in from 3pm. Head to the cycle store around 5pm to get your bike sorted and fitted properly. Later in the evening, join the group for a meet and greet with drinks and dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Meet and Greet drinks and dinner)
Included Activities
- Bike fit-out and collection at cycle store
- Meet and Greet drinks and dinner
- Day 2
Brasov
Take a circular bike ride out to Bran Castle, a Gothic structure that inspired the Dracula legend. Back in Brasov by evening, you'll wander through the old town to see the mix of gothic, baroque, and renaissance buildings, then try some local food at dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided circular bike ride to Bran Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Brasov's architecture and sample local cuisine
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 3
Saxon Villages
A train ride takes you high into Brasov County to see fortified churches and wildflower meadows. After that, you'll bike northwest through scenic terrain with pastel-colored Saxon villages, getting a real feel for how people live in this rural area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Train journey to Brasov County
- Guided bike ride through Saxon villages and fortified churches
- Day 4
Saxon Villages to Galati
After spending the night in a Saxon village, cycle south on some of the region's best off-road routes through fields and old beech forests. The riding ends back in Brasov, then you'll take a first-class train east to Galati to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided off-road bike ride through Transylvania
- Train journey to Galati
- Day 5
Galati to Danube Delta
You'll start a bit later today before heading out on a 5-day Danube Delta journey. Cross the river by ferry to see how different the landscape becomes. After that, ride the Danube cycle path all day, completely separate from traffic on flat terrain with a quiet, peaceful feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride on Danube cycle path
- Ferry crossing
- Day 6
Danube Delta to Tulcea
This is a slower day as you bike along back roads heading toward Tulcea. For the last 15km, you'll leave the bikes behind and take a boat down the river to your accommodation, which gives you a better look at this section of the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride along back roads to Tulcea
- Boat ride down the Danube to accommodation
- Day 7
Danube Delta (Rest Day)
You have the day to relax and do what you want. Swim at the beach or take a walk around town. In the evening, join a sunset boat tour to watch for birds or just spend time on the water before heading back to the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Sunset boat tour of the Danube Delta
Optional Activities
- Relax at resort
- Swim at beach
- Stroll around town
- Bird watching during boat tour
- Day 8
Bestepe Hills Nature Reserve
Head further east through the Delta and into Bestepe Hills Nature Reserve, known for having the largest biodiversity in Europe. Since few visitors come here, you'll have this wild landscape mostly to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride through Danube Delta and Bestepe Hills Nature Reserve
Landmarks Bestepe Hills Nature Reserve - Day 9
Lacul Razim Lake to Gura Portitei
Ride along the western edge of Lacul Razim Lake for good views across the water. You'll pass through traditional fishing villages and stop at the medieval fortress of Enisala. Finish with a boat trip through the delta swamplands, arriving at Gura Portitei resort in time for sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride along Lacul Razim Lake
- Visit medieval fortress of Enisala
- Boat trip through delta swamplands
Landmarks Lacul Razim Lake Enisala Fortress - Day 10
Gura Portitei to Vadu
Leave the quiet village and bike through off-road tracks heading inland. As you go south, you'll ride through typical local towns. The route takes you across elevated farmlands with nice views back toward the lake and village. You'll arrive in Vadu where hosts greet you and the accommodation has a swimming pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided off-road bike ride from Gura Portitei to Vadu
Optional Activities
- Swimming pool at Vadu accommodation
- Day 11
Vadu to Constanta
This is a shorter cycling day with stops at ancient Greek-Roman ruins of Argamum and historical towns Ceamurlia de Jos and Baia where the biking ends. A shuttle takes you to a beachside resort near Constanta to finish the trip relaxing with your feet up by the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride to Argamum
- Visit Argamum Greek-Roman excavations
- Visit Ceamurlia de Jos and Baia
- Shuttle transfer to beachside resort
Landmarks Argamum
