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11 Day Cycle Tour: Transylvania to Danube Delta Adventure
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Cycle the best that Romania has to offer, from enchanting Transylvania to the ecological wonder of the Danube Delta, this trip has it all. Transylvania is home to some of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns, old Saxon architecture, citadel ruins, and ancient forests. For the first half of this adventure, we’ll encounter the likes of Bran ‘Dracula’s Castle, the medieval town of Brasov, and the beautiful Saxon villages with their fortified churches surrounded by rich pastoral landscapes. From there, the diversity of this adventure will truly be experienced as we then head to Eastern Romania, travelling first class, to a completely different landscape, the UNESCO’s World Heritage-listed Danube Delta. It’s one of the best preserved ecosystems in Europe, consisting of hundreds of water inlets and providing a sanctuary for 300 species of birds, 160 species of fish and one of the largest single expanses of reed beds in the world. It’s no wonder it was featured on David Attenborough’s ‘7 Worlds, One Planet’. Make no mistake this is an absolutely amazing tour with huge diversity and a full but exciting travel schedule; so be sure to bring your sense of adventure for a truly memorable time.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Cycle Romania’s highlights from Transylvania to the Danube Delta
- Explore medieval towns, Saxon villages, and ancient forests
- Visit Bran Castle and historic Brașov
- Discover fortified churches across scenic pastoral landscapes
- Experience the UNESCOlisted Danube Delta rich ecosystems
- Spot diverse wildlife in Europe’s bestpreserved natural habitats
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Brasov
Welcome to Brasov! You will arrive before the first day of riding. You can check in to the hotel from 3 pm on the day. We will then all meet later in the afternoon/evening (around 5pm) at the cycle store for your bike fit out. After getting your bike we will later head to a 'Meet and Greet' drinks & dinner in the evening. All the specific details will be provided in your information pack after you book.
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Day 2
Bran
Sightseeing at Bran Castle. Brasov to Bran return Today’s ride is a great circular trip, out to one of the most famous castles in the world, Bran Castle, a Gothic fairy-tale structure and the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula. In the evening, there will be ample opportunity to explore Brasov to see its mix of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture and sample the tasty local cuisine.
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Day 3
Brasov
Trains. Brasov to Saxon Villages An hour’s train journey takes us high into Brasov County where you’ll find many fortified churches and wildflower meadows.
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Cycling. As we ride further northwest, the scenery becomes captivating, and the pastel-coloured architecture and rural existence of Saxon life with all its history, can be experienced firsthand.
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Day 4
Brasov
Sightseeing. Saxon Villages circular A 40km ride exploring the wonderful Saxon Villages in the Bunesti region, a unique collection of rural communities established by German settlers in the 12th-13th centuries. The five villages - Bunești, Criț, Meșendorf, Roadeș, and Viscri are renowned for their preserved medieval architecture and fortified churches.
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Day 5
Brasov
Cycling. Saxon Villages to Brasov After a night living like a true Saxon indulging in all their traditions, we head south, taking on part of the region’s best off-road cycling routes, through fields of farm animals on steep grassy banks and primeval Beech Forests. This is another excellent day’s ride, taking in the sights and charm of Transylvania.
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Trains. The day’s cycling ends back in Brasov before we take a longer, ‘first class’ train journey to eastern Romania, arriving in Galati for a well-deserved rest.
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Day 6
Brasov
Boating at Danube Delta. Galati to Niculitel There’s a later start on this day, giving a bit more time to freshen up the legs. As we head out on our 5-day odyssey of the incredible Danube Delta, we cross the river by ferry, where you'll start to notice the vastly different scenery.
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Cycling. We ride adjacent to the Danube river for the first part of the day before heading into the Muntii Mountains on designated cycle paths with many vantage points of the Delta.
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Day 7
Tulcea
Cycling. Niculitel to Sfântu Gheorghe A steady and relaxing day on the bike, this time we travel along back roads to our last major town Tulcea.
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Boating at Danube Delta. The final 15km is a breeze - we jump off the bikes and take a boat down the river to our accommodation. There is no better way to see this amazing section of the Danube than floating down it!
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Day 8
Sfantu Gheorghe
Leisure. Sfântu Gheorghe Rest Day A chance to relax, enjoy the resort, swim at the beach, enjoy strolling around town and relax on this rest day.
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Boating at Danube Delta. In the afternoon until sunset, we have a boat tour of the Delta. For those bird watchers, it will be a delight of bird spotting or a chance to sit back and simply enjoy being on the water before getting back to the resort for a nice cold beverage!
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Day 9
Sfantu Gheorghe
Sightseeing. Sfântu Gheorghe to Gura Portitei It’s time to leave to the winding waterways of the Delta and get some miles under the belt again. After a short boat ride, we begin riding from Murighiol and then head west hugging the western edge of the huge Lacul Razim Lake. The tranquil lifestyle that exists in the Delta is apparent as we pass through many traditional fishing villages along the way.
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Boating. The day finishes with a boat trip through the delta swamplands to Gur Portitei where we spend the evening, arriving in time to watch the magnificent sunset.
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Day 10
Brasov
Cycling. Gura Portitei to Vadu An interesting and challenging day in the saddle as we head into the most remote area of the region on mainly flat off-road terrain. We leave the resort of Gura Portitei and wind through some dirt tracks around Lake Sineo. At the back end of our ride we cross elevated farmlands which have some very nice views back to Gura Portitei and down to the lake, giving you some great perspective and where we have just ridden. We will be greeted with a big smile by our hosts in Vadu and a swimming pool!
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Day 11
Constanta
Cycling. Vadu to Constanta A much shorter day as we head towards suburbia, passing through the beachside resort of Mamaia, before reaching Constanta, where the cycling for this unforgettable journey ends.
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Thank you for visiting!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- Fully guided trip with an experienced guide - Bike supplied - fitted with rack, panniers and repair kit. - Tour of Peles Castle and entry into all Saxon churches - Local transfers - Detailed information pack with maps
Not Included
- FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED. You will need to arrange a flight to arrive at the latest into Basov on the day the tour starts. - Other meals are not included - Traveller’s Insurance (compulsory)
What to Bring
Travel light! Personal luggage will need to be carried for all but 2 of the 11 days in panniers provided. The weather is usually very good in Romania in July, so generally pack for good weather, but remember to bring a wet-weather riding jacket and jumper for the evenings in the Carpathian Mountain region. A full list of items to bring will be provided after you book.
Meeting & Pickup
The riding commences at a designated hotel in Brasov
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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