Excursion Constanta sights, romanian folk and wine-tasting tour at 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.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Constanta, Casino Building, Ovidiu's Square, National History and Archaeology Museum, Royal Mosque, Orthodox Cathedral, Romanian folk show, Romanian wine tasting.

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking of approximately 2 kilometers on mostly flat, even walk ways, including numerous steps at the museums. This tour is not suitable for mobility challenged guests or wheelchair users. Comfortable walking shoes, seasonal clothing and sun protection are recommended. The order of venues visited may vary. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served wine.