Black Sea Coast & Dobrogea
Take a summer road trip along the Black Sea coast, driving south from ancient Greek ruins and historic old towns to the bohemian beach of Vama Veche.
Drive from Bucharest along the highway to Constanța to see the restored Casino and Roman mosaics, then visit the ancient city of Histria and Mamaia Beach. Continue south to Mangalia and Vama Veche, returning via the inland route to see the Tropaeum Traiani monument. Perfect for a summer getaway with friends or partners. Beaches are crowded in high season, while many resorts close down in the off-season.
Beach facilities operate roughly from June to September; weekend accommodation in Vama Veche in July and August must be booked well in advance.
Day by day
Day 1 · Constanța Old Town
Constanța（Ovid Square & Old Town、Roman Mosaic Edifice、Grand Mosque of Constanța (Carol I Mosque)、Constanța Casino、Tomis Marina）
Drive along the A2 Sun Highway (approx. 2.5–3 hours) or take a train (approx. 2 hours), and explore the Old Town on foot.
The Casino is now an exhibition venue and is closed on Mondays; check opening information in advance.
Stay: Old Town and Ovid Square
Day 2 · Histria & Mamaia
Danube Delta（Histria Ancient City） → Constanța（Mamaia Beach）
Drive north to Histria (approx. 1 hour), and return to Mamaia after exploring (approx. 50 minutes).
Stay: Mamaia
Day 3 · South to Mangalia & Vama Veche
Vama Veche & Mangalia（Lake Techirghiol、Callatis Archaeological Site & Museum、Esmahan Sultan Mosque、Vama Veche Beach）
Drive south along the coast for about 80 km, passing mud-therapy lakes and Mangalia (approx. 1.5 hours total).
Stay: Vama Veche
Day 4 · Inland Ruins & Return to the Capital
Vama Veche & Mangalia（Tropaeum Traiani (Adamclisi)、Cave of Saint Andrew） → Bucharest
Drive west to Adamclisi (approx. 1 hour), then return to Bucharest via the Cave of Saint Andrew (approx. 3.5 hours).