Dobrogea in 2 Countries - Romania and Bulgaria, 7d/6n - Private

A Journey Through the Mystical Landscapes of Dobrogea

Dobrogea is more than just a region, it’s a world of contrasts, a land where ancient history meets untamed wilderness. Spanning both Romania and Bulgaria, this hidden gem of Southeastern Europe is a paradise for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers. Here, in this land of endless diversity, each day is a new adventure.

Imagine standing atop an ancient dwarf mountain, scanning the skies as an imperial eagle soars high above the steppe. Picture yourself by a hidden marshland, where thousands of red-breasted geese gather in winter. Or walking along the rugged Black Sea coast, watching migrating shorebirds and raptors following ancient flyways.

This exclusive 7-day private tour takes you on a journey across two countries, exploring the best landscapes and habitats that Dobrogea has to offer, from rocky plateaus and old-growth forests to salt lakes and rolling steppes. Every night, you’ll stay in a different location, sampling local cuisine and immersing yourself in the culture of this extraordinary region.

A Land of Endless Variety

🌿 Romanian Dobrogea – The Wild Frontier
A land shaped by time itself, Romanian Dobrogea is home to some of the oldest mountains in Europe, vast steppes, wetlands, and an untamed Black Sea coast. In winter, thousands of red-breasted geese arrive from the Arctic, creating one of the most breathtaking birding spectacles. Rough-legged buzzards dominate the skies, while flocks of larks forage across the steppe. The coastal lagoons and lakes host smew, whooper swans, and great egrets, offering fantastic photographic opportunities.

🌊 Bulgarian Dobrogea – A Coastal Wonderland
Crossing into Bulgaria, the landscape transforms into a patchwork of salt lagoons, cliffs, and lush forests. Along the Black Sea, Cape Kaliakra stands as a guardian of the coastline, offering dramatic views and rare species such as Pied Wheatear and Yelkouan Shearwater. Meanwhile, the vast agricultural fields become a wintering ground for long-legged buzzards, rough-legged buzzards, and thousands of geese.

A Tour That Adapts to the Seasons

🦆 Winter (November – February): The Kingdom of Geese and Raptors

Witness the spectacle of red-breasted geese gathering by the thousands in frozen landscapes.
Track rough-legged buzzards and saker falcons hunting over the plains.
Experience the magic of frost-covered lakes, where smew and whooper swans glide peacefully.

🦅 March: The Great Spring Migration Begins

Follow the migration routes of shorebirds, raptors, and passerines along the Black Sea coast.
Discover rare passage birds such as Pallas’s gull, greater spotted eagle, and pallid harrier.
Watch as pelicans, herons, and storks return to their nesting grounds.

Why Choose This Private Tour?

✔ A Journey Through Two Countries – Experience the unique biodiversity of both Romania and Bulgaria, exploring landscapes untouched by mass tourism.
✔ Exclusive & Personalized – Private guiding means the tour is adapted to your pace, interests, and sightings.
✔ Landscape & Wildlife Focus – A perfect mix for birders, photographers, and nature enthusiasts who want both incredible wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
✔ Seasonal Adaptability – Whether it’s wintering geese, raptor hunting grounds, or spring migration, the tour follows the natural rhythms of nature.
✔ New Places Every Day – With different accommodations each night, you’ll truly experience the soul of Dobrogea, its traditions, and its local flavors.

Tour at a Glance

📅 Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
👥 Group Size: Private (just your group and your guide)
🏡 Accommodation: Different locations each night, carefully chosen for comfort & authenticity
🚙 Exploration: A mix of vehicle excursions, short walks, and coastal visits
🍽️ Cuisine: Traditional dishes from both Romania & Bulgaria, with fresh local ingredients
🦢 Best Season: November – March (wintering birds & migration spectacles)

A Wildlife & Birding Adventure Like No Other

This is not just a tour, it’s an immersion into the wild heart of Dobrogea. It’s the thrill of discovering a hidden canyon full of raptors, the joy of watching thousands of geese lift off at sunrise, and the quiet satisfaction of standing on a cliffside at dusk, listening to the call of an eagle owl.

Every day brings a new place, a new experience, a new sighting. Whether you’re a dedicated birder, photographer, or nature explorer, this tour is designed for you.

👉 Step into the untamed beauty of Dobrogea, across two countries, across landscapes, across time.

The price of this program is

No of persons	Price
1	4.500
2	2.520
3	2.020
4	1.490
5	1.300
6	1.150
SINGLE +	200

* For groups 1,3 and 5 people, a single is included.

The price is in Euro (EUR) and include all taxes.

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The price includes

Guide, ENGLISH language
Accommodation in guesthouses or hotels, in en-suite double rooms for 6 nights
Full board
Day Trips in Dobrogea with car and guide (5 days of tours + the return day)

The price does not include

Soda and Alcohol Drinks, besides water and tea or coffee are not included.
Snacks and Drinks outside of normal meals
International Medical and Travel Insurance Coverage
Services of personal nature (telephone calls, laundry etc.)

Bookings

Bookings are based on 30% deposit.
The rest of the payment have to be done 30 days before the tour start. If the tour is booked less then 30 days before departure, the full price will be paid.

Cancellation

More then 90 days before the program you can postpone the trip (you will receive a voucher available 2 years).
Less then 90 days before the trip, the deposit is not refundable.

Airport transfers (optional)

Bucharest (including Airport) transfers – 300 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons;
Constanta (including Airport) transfers – 200 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons.

Itinerary

Day 1 – You’ll meet the guide in Tulcea and you will be accommodated in a local hotel. In the evening the guide will inform you about next day’s program.

Day 2 – The hour for breakfast / departure is subject to agree on. The guide is available for an early departure, even with breakfast to go. After breakfast (or before, it’s up to you), depart for Northern Dobrogea, Macin Mountains. Hike (lite hiking) the most spectacular area of Macin Mountains, admiring the beautiful countryside and birds that find their winter site here. Winter in Macin Mountains can provide an unique experience. Then go to other areas in Macin and show you the beauty of places and fauna.

Since the days are short and nights long, the guide will use the maximum period of light to visit as many places as possible. In the evening, you’ll have enough time to move to the location of the accommodation that evening.

Lunch will be packed and in the evening you’ll return to the hotel for a good dinner.

Day 3 – The breakfast rule from Day 1 apply every day. Today you’ll go to Histria and Enisala fortresses. On the way you’ll stop in places that guide knows it as good spots for birds, especially Geese. Lunch you’ll have again to go. Overnight in Constanta.

Day 4 – Today you’ll go to see a very special places, Dobrogea Gorges. The guide have much to tell you about these places and have much to show you, out of the touristic trail. Of course, you’ll stop in some places where you’ll see birds. Overnight in the area.

Day 5 – Early in the morning you’ll go to Bulgaria, to the Black Sea shore, you’ll see Shags (the guide know some really good spots) and other birds wintering on the seashore, in a spectacular landscape. You’ll go to see Cape Kaliakra and Varna City (evening short visit). Overnight in Varna.

Day 6 – Today you’ll go around Varna lake, looking for birds and beautiful places then you’ll head to Dobrich to see other interesting places. Overnight in Dobrich.

Day 7 – After breakfast you’ll depart back to Romania. Around 10:00 you’ll be in Constanta (if you want to finish the tour here) and around 13:00 you’ll be back in Tulcea. If you come by car, we bring you back in Tulcea. If you come by public transport, you can be dropped-off in Constanta, if you have a better connection back home. End of our tour.

You can see pictures from this tours here: Dobrogea in 2 Countries Album

Personal Equipment

Being an winter tour, which involves traveling by land, you need a good personal equipment. It should contain:

Binoculars
Waterproof clothes – in Dobrogea even if it does not rain, winter is likely to be fog and / or wind. Only good quality clothes will remain warm and dry.
Waterproof shoes / boots and / or rubber boots. You will travel through mud or snow, even if are not long distances, though you should be well prepared for this.
Color of the clothes is also very important. Please bring your clothes in colors more natural, as close to the colors of nature surrounding. Camouflage pattern on brown are best. If clothes come in red, yellow or other colors of the city you will certainly not go too close to wildlife.