Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Folk Art & Ethnographic Museum
( 0240-516 204; Str 9 Mai 4; adult/student 6/3 lei; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
This mod-
est museum displays the ethnic and cultural diversity of the delta region over the centur-
ies, and the interaction of Romanians with Turks, Russians, Ukrainians and Bulgarians.
There is some signage in English, though you can get the general idea without linguistic
help.
MUSEUM
Fine Arts Museum
( 0240-513 249; Str Grigore Antipa 2; adult/child 6/3 lei; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
The
Fine Arts Museum has over 700 wood and glass icons and a large collection of Romanian
paintings and sculptures, including some surrealist and avant-garde works.
MUSEUM
Activities
Tulcea's main activities are
boating
,
fishing
and
birdwatching
. The port is lined with
private boat operators offering a variety of excursions on slow boats, speedboats and pon-
toon boats; these can be tailored to accommodate special pursuits. Prices vary according
to the operator, length of time, type of boat and number of passengers. Excursions are
generally priced per person, assuming a minimum number. If the minimum is not reached,
prices can go higher. Hotels and the tourism information centre (
Click here
)
can help
plan trips and choose operators.
Safca
( 0744-143 336;
www.egretamica.ro
;
port)
This small father-and-son company offers a
variety of boat excursions for individuals or groups up to around eight people. They have
both faster boats and a pontoon boat. Among their tours is a popular all-day 'hyper' trip to
Sulina, including a visit to the beach, for 250 lei per person.
BOAT TOUR
Escape
( 0743-609 626;
www.deltaescapetravel.ro
)
This private operator comes highly recom-
mended. Offers a standard mix of four-, five- and eight-hour boat trips, on both slow and
BOAT TOUR
