Discovering the Danube Delta in 1 Day

  • 9:00AM: Dunavățu de Jos village
    1 hour and 45 minutes (133 km) from Bucharest

    Dunavățu de Jos is a picturesque village located on the banks of the Danube. It is a perfect starting point for a boat trip through the Danube Delta.

  • 12:00PM: Letea Forest
    1 hour and 30 minutes (55 km) by boat from Dunavățu de Jos

    The Letea Forest is the only delta forest made up of ancient trees, and it is home to wild horses, ravens, and eagles. In the heart of the forest, visitors will find Puiu Lake, a freshwater lake that sporadically appears and disappears.

  • 2:30PM: Mila23 Village
    1 hour and 30 minutes (23 km) by boat from Letea Forest

    Mila23 is a traditional fishermen village, where visitors can get a taste of the local life and try the famous fish soup.

  • 4:30PM: Sulina Town
    1 hour and 30 minutes (28 km) by boat from Mila23 Village

    Sulina is the largest town in the Danube Delta and boasts a rich maritime history. The town's architecture provides a glimpse of the past, and visitors can take a stroll along its charming promenade.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Danube Delta boat tour (7 hours, 350 RON)
  • Fish soup tasting in Mila23 (1 hour, 30 RON)
  • Bottled water and snacks (20 RON)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 400 RON (~80 USD)

Transportation

To get to Dunavățu de Jos village from Bucharest, visitors can rent a car, take a taxi or travel by bus. The boat tour can be arranged with local operators or booked in advance.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can spend a night in Sulina or explore the St. George branch. For those with less time, the trip can be shortened to a Dunavățu de Jos-Letea Forest or a Sulina boat tour.

Airports

Tulcea Airport (TCE) is the nearest airport to the Danube Delta, located about 45 km away from Dunavățu de Jos. The Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the largest airport in Romania, about 240 km away from the Danube Delta.

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