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- Tour Operator:
- Penguin Travel
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 14 to 80
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 268511
Highlights
- Explore Peles Castle's rich armory collection
- Tour Bran Castle, the legendary Dracula's home
- Admire frescoes in Bucovina's painted monasteries
- Visit Orheiul Vechi's ancient Cave Monastery
- Taste wines in Milesti Mici's vast cellars
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov (Romania)
- Day 2 Brasov - Bran - Lacu Rosu
- Day 3 Lacu Rosu - Voronet
- Day 4 Voronet - Suceava - Iasi
- Day 5 Crossing Moldova border to Chisinau (Moldova)
- Day 6 Chisinau City Tour - Orheiul Vechi - Chisinau
- Day 7 Chisinau Milesti Mici Winery - Tighina Fortress - Tiraspol - Tiraspol (Transnistria)
- Day 8 Tiraspol - Tvarditsa - Beshalma - Comrat (Gagauzia)
- Day 9 Comrat - Chisinau
- Day 10 Departure from Chisinau (Moldova)
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Penguin Travel
Number of tours
27
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
76%
Established in 1989 in the heart of Copenhagen (Denmark), Penguin Travel rose as a pioneering travel agency offering trips to off-the-beaten-path destinations. The company started out operating cultural and active tours to little-known destinations in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East,...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AAstrid Johanna· March 29th, 2024Our trip through Moldova and Romania was great. The accommodations were cozy and welcoming, providing a comfortable retreat each evening. Our itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to explore each region's distinct history thoroughly. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share their stories. Overall, it was a memorable journey that exceeded our expectations.Show more
Penguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Penguin Travel - AKristi Liisu· March 29th, 2024Overall, the trip was enjoyable with plenty of fascinating sights, and we encountered no major issues. However, it's advisable to replace some guides. Some local guides were really good, but others fell short of delivering the expected services. Some of the hotels could be better.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
- ALiam Giles· March 29th, 2024Throughout our tour, the Penguin tour leader demonstrated exceptional organization, remained calm, and showed great consideration. I am thoroughly impressed and intend to use Penguin again in the future. The price was justified, and I am completely satisfied with the tour experience.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
- ALiam Giles· March 29th, 2024Our journey through Moldova and Romania, including Transnistria and Gagauzia, was a nice blend of history, culture, and hospitality. The itinerary was well-crafted. Transnistria is a very interesting place to explore its Soviet echoes and also the Turkic traditions of Gagauzia. The accommodations surpassed our expectations. Our guides were not only knowledgeable but also passionate and had fascinating insights and personal anecdotes. Overall, it was a truly unforgettable adventure that left us with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for this lesser-known corner of Eastern Europe.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
- AScott Cade· March 29th, 2024Our trip to Moldova, Romania and Transnistria was a great adventure. We learned so much about the history previously unknown to us. We explored very interesting towns and landscapes, we gained a genuine insight into local life. Guided by an exceptionally knowledgeable and hospitable guide, we savored delicious traditional cuisine and left with a longing to return and explore further. Overall, our experience was deeply enriching and one we wholeheartedly recommend to others seeking an authentic cultural journey.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
Dates & Availability
10 days
East European Discovery – Romania and Moldova’s Transnistria and Gagauzia
From Bucharest to Chisinau
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