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East European Discovery – Moldova’s Transnistria and Gagauzia

6 days
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From Chisinau to Cricova
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East European Discovery – Moldova’s Transnistria and Gagauzia - Penguin Travel
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 14 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Orheiul Vechi archaeological site
  • Tour Tighina Fortress and Milesti Mici
  • Experience Soviet vibes in Tiraspol
  • Visit villages and learn about minorities
  • Discover Cricova's underground wine cellars

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Chisinau (Moldova)
  2. Day 2 Chisinau City Tour - Orheiul Vechi - Chisinau
  3. Day 3 Chisinau - Milesti Mici Winery - Tighina Fortress - Tiraspol (Transnistria)
  4. Day 4 Tiraspol - Tvarditsa - Beshalma - Comrat (Gagauzia)
  5. Day 5 Comrat - Chisinau
  6. Day 6 Departure from Chisinau (Moldova)
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Penguin Travel

4.4
(419 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

28

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

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,...

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  • Itinerary
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  • Transport
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
    Penguin Travel
    4.4
  • East European Discovery – Moldova’s Transnistria and Gagauzia reviewer 1
    · July 2nd, 2024
    Great staff. Dedicated
    Trip date: June 2024

Dates & Availability

6 days
East European Discovery – Moldova’s Transnistria and Gagauzia
From Chisinau to Cricova

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 270312

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Moldova. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Moldova. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Moldova. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Moldova. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before March 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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