A day at the spa - mud baths on the Romanian Black Sea coast
Tour description: The Romanian Black Sea Coast is the perfect destination for relaxation and pampering, with some of the best spas in Romania offering unforgettable moments based on the renowned local treatments that use the sapropelic mud of Techilghiol lake. Due to its revitalizing effect that helps skin regain its flexibility, the renowned treatment using Techirghiol sapropelic mud and salty water has spectacular healing benefits for various rheumatic, orthopaedic and skin conditions.
This tour combines the relaxing effects of a short walking tour in the streets of the historical centre of Constanta in the cool morning breeze with the revitalizing benefits of the mud baths and underwater shower massage in one of the most famous spas in Romania.
NOTE: The tour includes a two-hour walking tour of Constanta, drive to Ana Aslan Spa in Eforie and a 45-minute spa treatment that involves a mud bath and an underwater shower massage. The tour and visit to the spa can be customised to include any other types of treatments and therapies for extra cost. For more info, check the list of available treatments and therapies offered by Ana Aslan Spa at http://www.anahotels.ro/europa/spa/default-ro.html.
Starting time: at your own convenience
Meeting point: cruise terminal/ hotel lobby
How much: €90 / person
What’s included: transportation, 45-minute spa session as described above
What’s NOT included: incidentals and personal expenses
Who: all age types
What to wear: confortable shoes and clothes, for church visit – no shorts and cover shoulders preferred
Constanta Food and Cultural Tour
Tour description: We believe that the cuisine of a country tells a lot about its culture and history. This tour gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand the ethnical mix Constanta was and still is today and then to taste it in its delightful culinary experiences: “mamaliga” (the famous polenta) and mixed grilled meats, an assortment of various local cheeses and delicious cold vegetable stew we call “zakuska”, all sprinkled with local wine or beer and interesting stories about our food.
We begin the tour in Constanta with a stroll in the old historical city, pay a visit to the Archaeological museum and to Ovid, the famous Roman poet who found his end here, and then we get to experience the religious tolerance typical of Constanta with the Orthodox Church, the Turkish Mosque, the Catholic Church and the Jewish Synagogue within walking distance from one another. We end the tour with the promenade by the Black Sea and the Casino and delicious food tasting in one of the local restaurants.
Tour duration: 5 hours
Starting time: at your own convenience Tour duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: cruise terminal/ hotel lobby
How much: €70 / person
What’s included: transportation, entrance fees to museum, food tasting in one of the local restaurants
What’s NOT included: incidentals and personal expenses
Who: all age types
What to wear: confortable shoes and clothes, for church visit – no shorts and cover shoulders preferred
Constanta Past and Present City Tour
Tour description: This tour helps you connect the dots of the eclectic city Constanta is today. From the exquisite marble statues and artifacts of the Greek and Roman heritage to the unprecedented development of the city at the end of the 19th century and the complete redesign of the communist period – you need a local to make sense of it all.
We begin our tour with a visit to the Archaeological Museum and then move next door to see the remains of the ancient Roman mosaics. We follow Ovid, the unfortunate poet who found his end here, and find out his sad story. We continue our tour with a walk in the streets of the historical district of Constanta and slowly reach the promenade and its romantic Casino and Genoese lighthouse at the Black Sea, the landmarks of the city. On the way, we get to understand the essence of religious tolerance of Eastern Europe with four major worship places located within 300 meters of one another. The tour ends with a drive to Mamaia, Romania’s best resort on the Black Sea Coast, and some time at the beach for shopping and refreshments.
Tour duration: approximately 5 hours
Starting time: at your own convenience
Meeting point: cruise terminal/ hotel lobby
How much: €55 adult/ €45 child (12 years old or under)
What’s included: transportation; entrance fees to museum and mosaic; coffee/ tea/ refreshment drink at one of the local cafés in Mamaia.
What’s NOT included: incidentals and personal expenses
Who: All age levels - 14 people per tour max
What to wear: comfortable shoes and clothes; no shorts/ cover shoulders preferred inside cathedral
Constanta “Ethnic
Mosaic” Walking Tour
Tour description: Constanta is a two- millennia old city striving to find its rightful place in the 21st century. Its historical quarter bears the marks of all the various peoples and ethnic groups that lived here throughout the centuries. Fifty years of communism scattered them across the globe – some went back to their countries, others crossed the ocean to find their freedom, a few stayed behind to keep the community together.
Our walking tour will take you into the narrow streets of the historical district of Constanta and we will discover the secret of this amazing mix of cultures and civilizations. Walk past the Greek Orthodox Church, the Armenian Church, the Jewish Synagogue and Turkish Mosque to reach the Catholic Church right next door to the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral. Relax by the statue of the great Roman poet Ovid, take your time and sip a cup of coffee in front of the beautiful building of the Archaeological Museum and then head to the Black Sea shores to see the grandiose Casino and its lovely promenade.
Tour duration: approximately 3 hours
Starting time: at your own convenience
Meeting point: shuttle bus drop-off point/ at your own convenience
How much: groups 1-2 persons €70/ groups 3-6 persons €110/ groups 7-14 people €150
What’s included: coffee/ tea/ refreshment drink at one of the local cafés.
What’s NOT included: transportation from and to the ship/ hotel; entrance fees; incidentals and personal expenses.
Please NOTE that the cruise terminal is located deep within the port of Constanta and about 2 km away from the city. Guests who want to reach the city from the cruise terminal may decide to either walk or take the shuttle bus. For details about schedules of shuttle buses please contact your ship. Private transportation from and to the cruise terminal can be arranged on request at an extra cost of €10/ person.
Who: All age levels - 14 people per tour maxWhat to wear: comfortable shoes and clothes; no shorts/ cover shoulders preferred inside cathedral
Lunch with the Locals in the Countryside
Tour description: Almost half the population of Romania live in rural areas and still share a traditional way of living that is long gone in other parts of the country. This tour is the perfect opportunity to meet local people and get to know exactly how they are and what their life is like. They may not speak your language, but they welcome you into their home and share their lunch with you. Visit their home, meet the neighbours, pick your own vegetables from the garden and taste their home-made wine.
We begin the tour in Constanta with a stroll in the old historical city and then we visit the ethnographic museum to have an introduction into Romanian traditions. Then, we drive to a small village located 45 minutes south of the city and meet the locals. After lunch and wine and some music, we make our way back to the ship.
Please NOTE that this tour is not meant for people with dietary constraints. Tour is organised for a party of minimum six.
Tour duration: 5 hours
Starting time: at your own convenience
Meeting point: cruise terminal/ hotel lobby
How much: €70 / person
What’s included: transportation, entrance fees to museum, lunch with the locals
What’s NOT included: photo fees at the museum, incidentals and personal expenses
Who: all age types
What to wear: confortable shoes and clothes, for church visit – no shorts and cover shoulders preferred inside cathedral
Greek
and Roman Heritage at Histria
Tour description: Founded more than 2,500 years ago, the former Greek colonies on the Romanian Black Sea shore have all the attributes to satisfy the archaeological interest and fascination of visitors. This tour is all about a passion for archaeology: from the marble statues of ancient Tomis to the extensive ruins of Histria, from the remains of the largest Roman mosaics in Romania to the well-organized museum in Histria, this tour is especially designed for keen history lovers.
Our tour starts with the former Greek colony of Tomis, present day city of Constanta, where we explore one of the best archaeological museums in south-eastern Europe and the remains of the Roman mosaics and discover what brought the famous poet Ovid on the shores of the Black Sea. We continue by exploring the present-day city of Constanta and then we relax by the beach in Romania's most famous beach resort. We finish the day with a drive through the countryside outside the city of Constanta towards the abandoned former ancient colony known as Romania's Pompeii, the 7th century B.C. Greek citadel of Histria.
Tour duration: 7 hours
Starting time: at your own convenience
Meeting point: cruise terminal/ hotel lobby
How much: €80 adult/ €65 child (12 years old or under)
What’s included: transportation, entrance to museums, coffee/ tea/ refreshment drink at one of the local cafés.
What’s NOT included: incidentals and personal expenses
Who: All age levels - 14 people per tour max
What to wear: comfortable shoes and clothes
NOTE: tour dedicated primarily to archaeology aficionados because of heat and difficult conditions at Histria
The Wonders of the Danube Delta
Tour description: Recognized as an official Biosphere Reserve site at the beginning of the 1990s, the Danube Delta is a spectacular natural paradise, home to a multitude of wildlife, from hundreds of species of birds to plants and large mammals not found anywhere else in Europe.
This full-day trip takes you to the heart of the delta and gives you the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of this birds' paradise, while getting to know the local lifestyle and indulge in tasting the local cuisine. Spend your time sailing the narrow channels and shallow lakes, listen to the sounds of the delta and get close to nature.
Perfect tour for keen bird watchers, nature lovers and people looking for a true authentic experience.
Tour duration: 11 hours
Starting time: at your own convenience
Meeting point: cruise terminal/ hotel lobby
How much: €150/ person
What’s included: transportation, transfer by boat to the delta, exploration of the delta by motorboat, fishermen traditional lunch
What’s NOT included: incidentals and personal expenses
Who: all age types
What to wear: comfortable shoes and clothes, sun block and mosquito repellant