Journey to the Heart of Moldova New Year's Special with Turkish Airlines
Day 1: Istanbul – Chisinau
Meet at the agency desk in the departure terminal of Istanbul Airport. Depart for Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, on Turkish Airlines flight TK269 at 08:35. After a comfortable flight, arrive at 09:05 local time and, after completing border entry procedures, begin our panoramic city tour by private vehicle. During our panoramic Chisinau city tour, we will explore Chisinau, the capital and largest city of Moldova. We start our tour along Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, one of the city’s landmarks, and see the Great Stefan Monument and Park. Then we will see, from the outside, the Orthodox Nativity Cathedral, one of Moldova’s most important places of worship, and the Triumph Arch. During our city tour, the Parliament Building, the Presidential Palace, the Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the National Museum of History will also be among the important structures seen from the outside. After short photo stops in Chisinau, which stands out with its wide avenues and green parks bearing traces of the Soviet era, we complete our tour. After the city tour, guests who wish may join the Moldova Night extra tour and go to the restaurant.
Moldova Night with Dinner per person: 50 EUR
After the day’s program, on our Moldova Night tour (Dinner + Show) scheduled for the evening, we will have the opportunity to get acquainted with Moldova’s traditional culture. At a local restaurant, while tasting flavors unique to Moldovan cuisine, we will enjoy lively moments accompanied by live music and folk performances. Transfer to our hotel after the program.
Day 2: Chisinau
After breakfast, the whole day is free. Guests who wish may join the extra tours organized throughout the day. Overnight at our hotel in Chisinau.
Milestii Mici Wine Cellar Tour: 95 EUR
Get ready to discover Milestii Mici, one of the world’s largest wine cellars! You will embark on a unique journey through impressive wine galleries stretching for miles underground, literally discovering an underground wine city. During this exceptional experience, while tasting Moldova’s world-famous wines, you will also gain enjoyable insights into the region’s long-standing wine-making tradition. Coming to Moldova and not seeing Milestii Mici would be like going to Cappadocia and not taking a balloon ride. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience, which will leave a lasting impression with its atmosphere, flavors, and uniqueness!
Day 3: Chisinau
After breakfast, the whole day is free. Guests who wish may join the extra tours organized throughout the day. Overnight at our hotel in Chisinau.
Lunch Included Gagauzia Turkish Republic Tour: 95 EUR
We set off toward the Gagauzia Turkish Republic in southern Moldova. Upon arrival in Comrat, the Gagauzia sign welcomes us at the entrance to the region. In this special area, where Gagauz people of Turkish origin have lived since declaring autonomy in 1994, our city tour will include panoramic views of the Square, Saint John Church, Atatürk Library and Bust, the Parliament Building, Lenin Monument, and Comrat University.
After our city tour, we have lunch at a local restaurant where we taste dishes unique to Gagauz cuisine. After lunch, we head to Besalma Village and visit the Ethnography Museum, which sheds light on Gagauz history. Inside the museum, we will have the opportunity to see cultural and artistic works from the last two centuries and learn about the region’s lifestyle and traditions.
After our museum visit, we watch a traditional folk show reflecting the colorful side of Gagauz culture. We then return to Comrat and complete our panoramic city tour, having the chance to closely experience the historical and cultural texture of the region. After the tour, we begin our journey back to Chisinau and, upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4: Chisinau – Istanbul
After breakfast, depart for Chisinau Airport. After check-in procedures, we will fly to Istanbul Airport on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK274 at 15:10. After a comfortable flight, arrive in Istanbul at 17:50 and the tour ends. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you again on your next journey.
What's Included
Included Services:
• Round-trip flight tickets with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul Airport / Chișinău / Istanbul Airport route
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Chișinău in the specified hotel categories
• Breakfasts
• All transfers mentioned in the program
• City tours mentioned in the program
• Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
• Mandatory insurance (Professional Liability)
Not Included
Services Not Included:
• Overseas Exit Fee Stamp
• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old)
• All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes: (City tax, check point fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses) a mandatory payment of 20 Euros per person, which will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour.
