Silversea Luxury Cruises To CONSTANTA

Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to Romania's second largest city and visits to its major places of interest during this half-day walking tour.

Being the fourth largest port in Europe and Romanian second largest city, Constanta is more than just one of the Black Sea ports. Its historical monuments, ancient ruins -vestiges of Roman domination here, museums and mosques that add a peculiar colour to the old downtown and proximity to beach resorts make the city especially attractive.

Casino

The walking tour starts at the Casino, a beautiful building on a cliff directly at the Sea, with a beautiful view over the harbour of Constanta.

Royal Mosque and Orthodox Cathedral

Continue your walk through the old city centre passing by the Turkish Mosque, which, with its 155 feet high minaret, is the most important mosque in Constanta. Although orthodox, Romania has many other religious minorities; thus you can also admire a catholic church. After a few minutes' walk, arrive at St. Peter and Paul, the main Orthodox Cathedral.

City Centre. Ovid Square

Walk through the city centre to the Ovid Square, named after the famous Roman poet, Ovid, exiled here by the Roman Emperor in 8 A.D. His statue, built 1888 by the famous sculptor, Ettore Ferrari, faces the Sea.

Museum of National History and Archaeology

Behind the statue you will find the Museum of National History and Archaeology, which provides a deep insight into the Hellenistic and Roman heritage of Constanta. An impressive collection of artifacts from Greek, Roman, and Daco-Roman civilizations are displayed in the museum. On the ground floor of the museum, see jewelry and garments made of silver, bronze and gold, the selection of vessels from the Hellenistic epoch and the church silver plates.

The highlight of the museum is a unique collection of Tanagra statuettes. The most outstanding of them are the original marble statuette of the serpent Glykon (the 2nd century AD), the statuette of the Goddess Fortune, the city's Patroness with Pontos - the Black Sea God and the statuettes of the Thinker and his Woman.

Romanian Folk Show and Wine

Leave Constanta and within a half an hour drive reach Eforie Nord, one of the most popular resorts on the Romanian Black Sea coast. Visit the Restaurant Nunta Zamfirei (Zamfira's Wedding), where you will attend a Romanian folk show, representing a typical Romanian wedding, with all its traditions, while sipping Romanian wine.

Discover some of the famous wineries of the Dobrodgea Region.

Viisoara Winery

After a short drive through Constanta and countryside, you will arrive at the Viisoara Winery, a family owned winery founded in 1998 by the Albu family. The winery stretches over 260 ha and produces more the 1.2mio liters of bottled wine. After the visit of the winery and its production area, you will have the chance to taste some of the wines produced here, among them Feteasca Alba, Sauvignon Blanc, Tamaioasa Romaneasca, Pinot Noir and Feteasca Neagra.

Vladoi Family Winery

Board your coach again and drive deep into the countryside of the Dobrodgea region towards the Vladoi Family Winery, where you will find the 19ha of vine located in the village Siminoc. The winery was founded in 1995 and modernized by 2009. Today the winery has a processing capacity of 200 tons of grapes and a storage capacity of 80 000 L (stainless steel barrels are used). The winery is equipped with: air pressure, steel wine makers, cold fermentation facility, controlled cooling system for filters, pumps and so on. To obtain a higher quality, the selection of the grapes takes place in the vineyard; they are picked in boxes of 15 to 20 kg in order to avoid their compaction and oxidation of the unfermented wine. Furthermore, before going into production the grapes are sifted out once more. Bottling is semi-automatic with a capacity of 350 bottles per hour. The aging and maturation are done in 225 liter oak Romanian and French barrels. The vineyards include domestic and international varieties such as: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel, Chardonnay, Tamaioasa Romaneasca, Feteasca Regala, Italian Riesling Italian for white wines; for red wines: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Feteasca Neagra, Syrah. Vladoi family founded in 2008 an orchard of about 1.5 ha with these varieties: nectarines, apricots, cherries, quinces, plums and apples.

Gabai winery

Your next stop will be the Gabai winery, a small family owned winery with just 3ha of vine that was born out of love for high quality wine. Blessed by God with good and fertile land, with warm sun and clean soul, the Gabai winery transposes the beauty of the Dobrodgea lands into the flavor of a glass of wine from the Gabai Wine Cellar. Visit the production area and enjoy a wine tasting of different grape varieties such as Muscat Ottonel, Italian Riesling, Feteasca Neagra and Pinot Noir.

Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to Romania's second largest city and visits to its major places of interest during this half-day walking tour.

Being the fourth largest port in Europe and Romanian second largest city, Constanta is more than just one of the Black Sea ports. Its historical monuments, ancient ruins -vestiges of Roman domination here, museums and mosques that add a peculiar colour to the old downtown and proximity to beach resorts make the city especially attractive.

Museum of Ethnography

Begin with a short drive to the Museum of Ethnography. It displays over 16,000 ethnographic exhibits from all the Romanian regions including among others, the collection of unique glass icons and the colourful festive folk costumes exhibited in four upper halls.

City Centre. Ovid Square

Then walk through the city centre to the Ovid Square, named after the famous Roman poet, Ovid, exiled here by the Roman Emperor in 8 A.D. His statue, built 1888 by the famous sculptor, Ettore Ferrari, faces the Sea.

Museum of National History and Archaeology

Behind the statue you will find the Museum of National History and Archaeology, which provides a deep insight into the Hellenistic and Roman heritage of Constanta. An impressive collection of artifacts from Greek, Roman, and Daco-Roman civilizations are displayed in the museum. On the ground floor of the museum, see jewelry and garments made of silver, bronze and gold, the selection of vessels from the Hellenistic epoch and the church silver plates.

The highlight of the museum is a unique collection of Tanagra statuettes. The most outstanding of them are the original marble statuette of the serpent Glykon (the 2nd century AD), the statuette of the Goddess Fortune, the city's Patroness with Pontos - the Black Sea God and the statuettes of the Thinker and his Woman.

Refreshments

Take a rest from the sightseeing at one of the local cafes where a refreshing cup of tea or coffee will be served.

Royal Mosque and Orthodox Cathedral

Continue your walk through the old city centre passing by the Turkish Mosque, which, with its 155 feet high minaret, is the most important mosque in Constanta. Although orthodox, Romania has many other religious minorities; thus you can also admire a catholic church. After a few minutes' walk, arrive at St. Peter and Paul, the main Orthodox Cathedral.

Casino

The walking tour ends at the Casino, a beautiful building on a cliff directly at the Sea, with a beautiful view over the harbour of Constanta. Afterwards return to the ship.

Gain a deep insight into the country's great legacy while visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Histria referred to as the Romanian Pompeii

Museum of Ethnography

Depart the pier for a short drive to the Museum of Ethnography. It displays over 16,000 ethnographic exhibits from all the Romanian regions including among others, the collection of unique glass icons and the colourful festive folk costumes exhibited in four upper halls.

Histria

Continue with an approximately 1 hour scenic drive along the Black Sea coast to ancient town of Histria, located on the shore of the lake Sinoe and founded by the Greek colonists from Millet 2.600 years ago. It was the first Greek colony on the west shore of Pontos Euxinus (Black Sea) and is the oldest antique city on the Romanian territory discovered in 1914 by the Romanian archaeologist and historian Vasile Parvan. For 8 centuries during the Greek and Roman epoch Histria was a prosperous and developed city with the paved streets, comfortable houses, aqueducts, gymnasiums and temples. The city was destroyed several times by the invasions of the nomadic tribes and with time left in ruins and at last abandoned.

The town's fascinating past will be revealed as you walk along its streets and explore its ruins. Delve deep into the history of this ancient city and listen to the guide's narration bringing the remnants of the ancient walls, temples, sacred fountains and baths to life.

Histria Archaeological Museum

Next to the fortress is the Museum of Histra displaying collection of sculptural and architectural fragments, amphoras, statuettes, ceramics, glass vases, coins and jewelry.

Conclude the tour with the return drive to the pier.

Explore Constanta at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Constanta at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.