From Taksim Square to Galata Tower and beyond
From Dolmabahçe Palace we climb to Taksim Square and then continue towards our hotel enjoying the sights and eating dinner along the way
Out of the world Dolmabahçe Palace
Our first stop in Istanbul is the Dolmabahçe Palace, the last, oppulent palace of the Ottoman sultans and a major tourist destination
One day in Bucharest before our Turkey adventure
We spend the last day in Bucharest exploring the town a bit visiting the grave of relatives and getting our covid certificates for the return trip
The hidden and abandoned fortress of Dinogetia
Our last major stop for the trip is at Dinogetia fortress which seems forgotten and abandoned with ruined sections accessible via overgrown paths
The special Paleochristian Basilica in Niculitel
Stopping in Niculitel we visit the impressive Paleochristian Basilica housed in a modern building
The well known, in Dobrogea, Celic Dere Monastery
We make a brief stop at the large Celic Dere Monastery one of the more famous ones in Dobrogea before buying some good Dobrogean wine
Tulcea Museum of History, a worthy stop
The Tulcea History Museum is larger than expected with many interesting exhibits including the objects found in treasure hoards throughout the county
The wild horses of Letea forest
We spend a few hours exploring Letea from an open truck seeing the old forest and the dunes as well as the famous wild horses
A day long boat tour of the Danube Delta
Today it is the day to explore the Danube Delta passing through innumerable canals and seeing lots of birds while enjoying the beautiful nature
Halmyris Fortress, a key Roman castle
We end the day at the northernmost point of the Roman limes Halmyris a major fortress for hundreds of years