Day
01: (Friday) Arrive at Bucharest's Henri Coanda Airport,
board a luxury vehicle for the 180 mile transfer to Delta
Nature Resort, passing through picturesque villages and small
towns and getting a first experience of fascinating rural
Romania. Once you have checked in and are comfortable at the
Hotel you may attend a briefing by the resorts exploration
team. The day ends with a relaxing dinner at "Feathers".
 Day
02: (Saturday) After breakfast, head out by boat to
the Christian Orthodox Saon Monastery. It was built in 1846
and is home to some 40 nuns who run an organic farm on the
banks of the picturesque Parches Lake. Here you have lunch
prepared by the nuns and served in the refractory adorned
by hand painted frescos. After lunch stroll through the chapel
and church at Saon before moving on to the Badila Cellars
in the Niculetsel vineyards. The vineyards of the area are
said to have been planted by Roman soldiers in the 15th century.
Sample some of the 20 year old wines from the cellars before
heading back to the resort.
Later in the day, board a
boat trip to the Purchelu mixed bird colony close to Tulcea.
During this two hour trip you will see a number of the Delta's
bird species a such as spoonbills, cormorants, ibis, herons,
egrets, and - with a little luck - the white tailed fishing
eagle. Depending on season you may see a number of nests with
young chicks.
Dinner is a royal treat: sample
the famous Romanian Beluga Caviar - said to be amongst the
best in the world - and feast on traditional Romanian specialties.
 Day
03: (Sunday) A venture into the heart of the natural
reserve. After breakfast we take you to Tulcea, transfer into
a boat and explore some of the main channels and lakes of
the Delta. In addition to visiting the largest colony of white
pelicans in Europe, you can spot most of the birds of the
area and navigate the narrow channels that connect the lakes
and reed-beds. Lunch is a traditional Delta fish soup, freshly
cooked and served on one of the islands en-route.
Before returning to the resort,
spend some time in Tulcea to see the museums of natural history,
anthropology and archeology. Back at the resort enjoy a relaxing
massage or a dip in the pool before dinner at Feathers.
Day 04: (Monday) After breakfast,
departure for Bucharest in time for your return flight. (meals on the flight)
Tours must be booked at least 45 days prior to arrival.
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